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Orioles aim to ride 6-homer outburst in rematch vs. Jays
Mar 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles centre fielder Cedric Mullins (31) celebrates the win with shortstop Jorge Mateo (3) against the Toronto Blue Jays at the end of the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Baltimore Orioles turned on the power for Opening Day, and the host Toronto Blue Jays hope to recover from the shock by Friday night as the teams’ four-game series continues.
The Orioles blasted six home runs, a club record for an Opening Day, and outhit the Blue Jays 14-4 on Thursday afternoon in a 12-2 romp.
In one sense, Toronto is glad Opening Day is over. That is because Baltimore’s Tyler O’Neill extended his own record by hitting a homer — a three-run shot — on his sixth consecutive Opening Day.
“That’s crazy,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “It’s home and road, Canada and the U.S. You tip your hat, man. He likes Opening Day. I’m glad tomorrow’s not Opening Day.”
O’Neill, a native of Burnaby, British Columbia, acknowledged the streak was on his mind.
“Yeah, it’s there. It’s there for sure,” he said. “I’m just not trying to make too much of it. Just try to go out, have a good first at-bat, see what the game gives me from there. Obviously, I understand what’s going on, but not like I’m trying to go up there and do anything crazy like that.”
It was a rude opening for the Blue Jays fans, who had been encouraged by an 18-10 spring training record. By the eighth inning they were booing and leaving.
They had seen this act before with the lack of offense resembling their struggles of last season. The Blue Jays will look to better support their best hitter, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who was walked twice on Thursday.
Toronto will count on right-hander Kevin Gausman (14-11, 3.83 ERA in 2024) to turn off the Orioles’ power when he starts on Friday night.
Gausman was 1-1 with a 5.02 ERA in two starts against the Orioles last season. He is 2-4 with a 4.75 ERA in seven career starts against his former team.
The Orioles will counter with more craftiness than power with 41-year-old Charlie Morton (8-10, 4.19 ERA in 2024). The right-hander did not face the Blue Jays last season and is 2-2 with a 4.01 ERA in nine career starts against them.
The impressive thing about the Orioles’ outburst is that they were without two of their big home run hitters from last season in Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson.
Santander, who hit 44 homers, signed as a free agent with Toronto in the offseason. Santander was 0-for-4 on Thursday.
Henderson (intercostal strain), who had 37 homers and 92 RBIs last season, is expected to return soon.
“I was just thinking during the game, like, man we don’t even have Gunnar yet. This is pretty sweet,” said Jackson Holliday, who started at shortstop.
Also impressive is that the Orioles hit three homers and scored six runs against Toronto starter Jose Berrios, who entered the game with a 10-1 career record and an ERA of 2.95 in 16 starts against them.
There were some bright spots for Toronto. Andres Gimenez, a Gold Glove second baseman acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, hit a two-run homer.
Right fielder Alan Roden made his major league debut and had a single and a walk.
“I’ve been prepared,” he said. “I’ve been ready to go for this game for a long time. I’ve been excited for the past week, so when (Schneider) told me, it was just an affirmation of what I wanted to do. I was just trying my best out there.”
–Field Level Media
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Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Aug 21, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN; Hannah Green plays her tee shot at the third hole during first round play at the CPKC Women’s Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Australia’s Hannah Green held off Auston Kim on Sunday to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore for the second time.
Green, the 2024 champion, balanced three birdies and three bogeys on an eventful back nine to finish with a 3-under 69 and a final score of 14-under at Sentosa Golf Club. The 2019 Women’s PGA Championship winner tapped in for bogey at the 18th for her seventh LPGA Tour title.
“When I did win Singapore two years ago, I went on to win two other tournaments that season and pretty much had my best season on tour,” said Green, 29. “So having a win so early in the season gives me a bit more flexibility with the tournaments that I can play. So I’m hoping that this puts me in good stead for the rest of the year.”
Green was at 16-under after birdies at the first, 11th and 13th holes and an eagle at the par-5 eighth hole. Her birdie at the par-3 15th helped her survive a bogey-bogey finish.
“I knew that I had enough of a lead to be able to get away with making mistakes coming down the stretch. But I think 15 was the real turning point,” she said.
First- and second-round leader Kim nearly chased down her first title, matching the low round of the day with a 67 to finish one shot behind Green in the 72-hole, no-cut tournament.
Kim carded six birdies and an eagle at No. 8, but a bogey at the par-3 15th proved costly for the 25-year-old American.
“Overall, I think it was a really solid week,” Kim said. “A great way to start the year. I hit a lot of bad shots but I also hit a lot of good ones, and it was really confidence boosting. I hit all these bad shots, and I didn’t feel like I had anything chose to my A game, but I was still able it pull off a result like this and play some really solid golf.”
Australia’s Minjee Lee (72 on Sunday), Angel Yin (71) and France’s Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (68) tied for third place at 11-under with South Korea’s Haeran Ryu (72) another shot back in solo sixth.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand finished with a 73 and tied for 31st at 2-under, one shot behind defending champion Lydia Ko (72) of New Zealand.
–Field Level Media
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Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Feb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on from inside the dugout against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season.
“As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete relentlessly to set new standards in everything that we do,” president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said.
“He is invested in the progress of our young core and is unafraid to challenge himself and to help those around him grow. I am energized to continue working with him towards the on-field success that we expect and that our fans deserve.”
Marmol, 39, has guided the Cardinals to a 325-323 record during his four seasons as the skipper. He led St. Louis to the National League Central title in 2022 before the team fell in the wild-card series to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Last season, the Cardinals posted a 78-84 record to finish in fourth place in the NL Central.
Marmol was a coach with St. Louis from 2017-21 under previous managers Mike Shildt and Mike Matheny.
–Field Level Media
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Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
Oct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Tyler Reif (41) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Tyler Reif was treated for heat exhaustion after Saturday night’s street race in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Reif, 18, was transported to an area medical facility after finishing 16th in the race in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. He was later released.
“Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers and the local medical facility staff for their care,” Niece Motorsports said in a release.
Reif made his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series in 2025. Saturday’s race was just his third on the circuit, including a 17th-place finish at Atlanta on Feb. 21.
–Field Level Media
Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
