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Eovaldi gets 1st career complete game; Boston beats O’s 5-3

By Associated Press

Nathan Eovaldi Boston Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi pitches during the ninth inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)

By Associated Press

BOSTON — Nathan Eovaldi pitched a seven-hitter for his first career complete game, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

The Red Sox posted their eighth win in 10 games after blowing two six-run leads in a loss on Friday night.

The matchup was tied at 3 before slumping Bobby Dalbec’s pinch-hit homer in the sixth.

Rafael Devers had four hits for Boston, and Kiké Hernández added a two-run single.

Robinson Chirinos belted a two-run shot for Baltimore. The Orioles have lost three of four.

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