The Red Sox' win Saturday included a huge walk from Jarren Duran, five two-out RBIs and even a postgame shoutout to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.

Ceddanne Rafaela has been left out of the Boston Red Sox lineup for their latest clash against the Baltimore Orioles, with the outfielder missing his third consecutive game. Rafaela’s absence comes after he experienced discomfort in his right quadriceps during Boston’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

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BALTIMORE — Three regulars are not in the Red Sox lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Catcher Adley Rutschman, third baseman Caleb Durbin and center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela are not starting.

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Rafaela remained out of the starting lineup for the second straight day as he deals with a tight right quad. Tracy expects Rafaela to sit again Saturday, but the team will reassess him for Sunday’s game. Because of expanded rosters, Tracy said, they’re comfortable playing a man short with the hope Rafaela can avoid the injured list.

Red Sox' Mickey Gasper has filled in nicely for first baseman Willson Contreras, who is on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain.

Shane Baz delivered a great start, but his offense provided him no run support, and his defense was just as bad in the Orioles’ latest loss.