They took a 2-0 lead today in the first inning in Game 1 of a doubleheader, it began to pour again, Jarren Duran homered on Zach Eflin’s second pitch, and play was paused so the grounds crew could spread a drying compound on the field,

Rafael Devers hit a game-ending single with one out in the 10th inning and the host Boston Red Sox outlasted the Baltimore Orioles for a 6-5 victory on Saturday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader.

Bregman roped a single to left field in the fifth inning, rounded first base, then immediately called for the trainer and exited the game with a slight limp. Bregman told reporters on Saturday that he felt worse than expected. He subsequently underwent an MRI before being placed on the shelf.

Over time, Saturday could be remembered as the day the Red Sox called up star prospect Marcelo Mayer from the minors. But the Sox still had business to take of as Mayer made his way from Worcester to Boston for the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Orioles.

Marcelo Mayer, Boston’s No. 2 overall prospect, was promoted to the Red Sox and needed to get a ride to Fenway Park to start against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.

Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 2-1 loss to Baltimore Orioles in Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday at Fenway Park:

The Boston Red Sox have appointed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell as the club’s 27th man for today’s doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Per Major League Baseball rules, both teams are permitted to add an extra player for today’s games.