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Tyler O’Neill extends record Opening Day home run streak

Tyler O'Neill did it again.

During the Orioles debut on Thursday, O'Neill, 29, belted out a three-run homer and marked his sixth homer on the first day.

The third explosion from the Canadian native was part of the six-round tripper's effort from the Orioles, who defeated the Blue Jays 12-2.

O'Neill's winning streak date date homer's record with four consecutive explosions from 2020 to 23, dating back to the 2020 season when he was a member of the Cardinals.

Tyler O'Neill hit three home runs in the Orioles' 12-2 blowout road victory on opening day at Rodgers Center on March 27, 2025. Getty Images

The outfielder then officially broke records while playing for the Red Sox last season, surpassing Todd Handley (1994-97), Gary Carter (1977-80) and Yogibella (1955-58).

O'Neill's sixth career season opening explosion also makes him high on the leaderboard of his career opening day home run.

Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey Jr. and Frank Robinson's eight career opening day home runs reached the highest ever list.

Entering the opening game of this season, O'Neill said he has a home run streak in his heart.

Cedric Mullins hits a home run and celebrates with Tyler O'Neill when he wins the Blue Jays on the opening day of the Orioles. Imaging images via Reuters Connect

“Yeah, it's there. It's there, certainly.” O'Neill According to MLB.com. “I'm not trying to do too much, go outside, have my first at-bat and see what the game has given me from there.

“I mean, it's fun, isn't it? It's a fun time, a fun winning streak, but I don't really have much thought,” O'Neill continued. “I had already had a record last year, so today was a bit of a cherry.”

Other members of the Orioles were hoping O'Neill's Homer would come on Thursday.

Tyler O'Neill jogs around the base after hitting a three-run home run when he scored the Blue Jays on the opening day road for the Orioles. Getty Images

“I think that's going to happen. So it's pretty good that he hit Homer on the first day,” infielder Jackson Holiday told MLB.com.

Adrie Latchman, who was deepened twice with the victory, added: “Yeah, I saw it. Everyone knew.”

O'Neill signed a three-year, $49.5 million contract with the Orioles in December, marking his third team in three seasons.

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