Expectations were low for the Orioles entering the 2020 season, and a 13-2 loss to Boston on Opening Day seemed to really hammer the point home. Fortunately, Baltimore responded with back-to-back victories to clinch its first series win of the season. The story, aside from panic and confusion in Boston, revolved around the Orioles hot-hitting third baseman.
Rio Ruiz laced a ball 102 MPH out of the ballpark in the top of the first that Sunday. The two-run shot gave Baltimore an early lead, and put the club in prime position to win the series.