In their Opening Day matchup, the Boston Red Sox secured a victory against the Seattle Mariners, with right fielder Tyler O’Neill making a notable mark in the game.
O’Neill achieved a significant milestone by hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning, marking his fifth consecutive Opening Day home run. This historic feat propelled the Red Sox to a 6-4 triumph over the Mariners.
Acquired from the Cardinals during the offseason, O’Neill’s accomplishment earned him a place in MLB history books, as noted by MLB writer Ryan Spaeder. He became the first player ever to hit a home run on Opening Day for five consecutive seasons.
This achievement surpassed the previous records held by Todd Hundley (1994-97), Gary Carter (1977-80), and Yogi Berra (1955-58), each of whom had hit Opening Day home runs for four consecutive seasons.
O’Neill’s decisive eighth-inning home run, launched to right-center field, solidified the Red Sox’s lead, ultimately contributing to their victory over the Mariners.
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