Orioles crush Blue Jays 12-2 with record six homers

In a stunning opening day performance, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2, setting a franchise record with six home runs in the game. Tyler O'Neill extended his major league record by homering for the sixth consecutive opening day, hitting a three-run blast, while Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman each contributed two home runs and five RBIs combined. Pitcher Zach Eflin was effective for Baltimore, allowing only two hits and two runs over six innings. Toronto's starter, José Berríos, struggled, giving up six runs in five innings, leading to the snapping of the Blue Jays' franchise-record streak of five consecutive opening day wins. The game marked the Orioles' first season opener outside the United States and highlighted their offensive prowess with 14 hits overall. The Blue Jays' lineup, featuring key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander, failed to capitalize, going a combined 0-for-10 at the plate.