O'Neill launches record-breaking opening day homer for Orioles
Alona Yadav | Mar 29, 2025, 00:56 IST
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Tyler O'Neill hit his sixth consecutive Opening Day home run, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. O'Neill's three-run blast in the third inning extended his record streak and highlighted his outstanding performance for his new team.
Tyler O'Neill has once again etched his name in Major League Baseball history, hitting a record-extending sixth consecutive Opening Day home run during the Baltimore Orioles' decisive 12-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 29-year-old outfielder's three-run blast in the third inning propelled the Orioles to a commanding 5-0 lead, continuing a remarkable tradition that no other player in MLB history has achieved. While Todd Hundley, Gary Carter, and Yogi Berra each hit home runs on four consecutive Opening Days, O'Neill stands alone with his unprecedented six-year streak.
Joining Baltimore after signing a three-year, $49.5 million contract from the Boston Red Sox, O'Neill remained characteristically humble about his historic achievement. "I'm just trying to go out, have a good first at-bat and see what the game gives me," he told reporters.
His performance was nothing short of spectacular, finishing the game three-for-three with three RBIs and two walks. The Orioles' comprehensive win marked a promising start to their 2025 campaign.
Elsewhere in the MLB's Opening Day festivities, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their winning momentum with a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The game featured home runs from Tommy Edman, Teoscar Hernández, and Shohei Ohtani, while Hollywood royalty like Magic Johnson and Tom Hanks looked on.
As the baseball season kicks into full gear, O'Neill's consistent Opening Day heroics provide a compelling narrative of individual excellence and dedication to the sport.
The 29-year-old outfielder's three-run blast in the third inning propelled the Orioles to a commanding 5-0 lead, continuing a remarkable tradition that no other player in MLB history has achieved. While Todd Hundley, Gary Carter, and Yogi Berra each hit home runs on four consecutive Opening Days, O'Neill stands alone with his unprecedented six-year streak.
Joining Baltimore after signing a three-year, $49.5 million contract from the Boston Red Sox, O'Neill remained characteristically humble about his historic achievement. "I'm just trying to go out, have a good first at-bat and see what the game gives me," he told reporters.
His performance was nothing short of spectacular, finishing the game three-for-three with three RBIs and two walks. The Orioles' comprehensive win marked a promising start to their 2025 campaign.
Elsewhere in the MLB's Opening Day festivities, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their winning momentum with a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The game featured home runs from Tommy Edman, Teoscar Hernández, and Shohei Ohtani, while Hollywood royalty like Magic Johnson and Tom Hanks looked on.
As the baseball season kicks into full gear, O'Neill's consistent Opening Day heroics provide a compelling narrative of individual excellence and dedication to the sport.