On May 4, 2012, the Boston Red Sox faced the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in a game that ended dramatically in extra innings. Here are the highlights:
- The game extended to 13 innings.
- The Orioles won 6-4, overcoming the Red Sox.
- Baltimore's Adam Jones and Chris Davis played pivotal roles. Jones hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth inning, and Davis, a position player, pitched the final two scoreless innings to secure the win.
- Both teams exhausted their bullpens, leading to Davis taking the mound for the Orioles and outfielder Darnell McDonald pitching for the Red Sox.
- The game featured a total of 14 pitchers, seven from each team.
- The Red Sox had a 5-2 lead going into the seventh inning, but the Orioles managed to tie the game by the ninth, leading to the extended play.
- Both teams scored in the 13th inning, but the Orioles pulled ahead with two runs while the Red Sox couldn't respond, ending the game.
This game is particularly notable for its length and the unusual circumstance of position players pitching in a close game.