Tyler O'Neill Smashes Record with Sixth Consecutive MLB Opening Day Homer

Tyler O'Neill has cemented his name in MLB history, kicking off his Baltimore Orioles debut with a bang on Opening Day. The outfielder blasted a three-run home run, marking his sixth consecutive Opening Day homer—a feat that stretches the boundaries of baseball greatness.

The historic moment unfolded in the third inning at Toronto's Rogers Centre, O'Neill’s home turf in Canada, as the Orioles faced off against the Blue Jays. His homer brought teammates Colton Cowser and Adley Rutschman across the plate, giving Baltimore an early 4-0 lead.

Adley Rutschman summed up the electrifying atmosphere: "When he hit it, I think everyone was just going crazy because that’s just such an amazing feat. It was just so cool to see." That’s the kind of reaction you save for moments that live in highlight reels forever.

O’Neill didn’t stop there. Over five plate appearances, he racked up three hits, two walks, and three runs scored. With his family and friends watching, he described the experience as "very special" and added, "Playing in Toronto is always special for me." A class act, if ever there was one.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was left marveling at the streak, calling it "mind-boggling." He also praised O’Neill for his "awesome personality" and "hard-nosed" approach, emphasizing his team spirit. Clearly, O’Neill is winning hearts both on and off the field.

For those keeping track, O’Neill’s Opening Day home run streak began with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2020, tying legends Todd Hundley, Gary Carter, and Yogi Berra before surpassing them in 2024 with a homer during his lone Opening Day with the Boston Red Sox. Now, with the Orioles, he’s taking sole ownership of the record.

Adding a touch of Canadian charm, O’Neill carried two boxes of Tim Hortons donuts to the stadium for his teammates—a tradition he started last season with the Red Sox. Orioles manager Hyde joked about the ritual, saying, "Whatever works. Wear the same clothes. Whatever he did today, do it tomorrow." If donuts fuel greatness, who’s complaining?

As the Orioles soared to a dominant 12-2 victory against the Blue Jays, the stage is set for Game 2 of the four-game series, with Charlie Morton pitching for Baltimore and Kevin Gausman taking the mound for Toronto. Baseball fans, buckle up.