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Reuters
2 hours ago
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- Reuters
Rays' Zack Littell seeks to help taxed bullpen in start vs. Orioles
June 28 - Although the Tampa Bay Rays' pitching has been as sharp as it could be, the team might find itself in a bind this weekend. The Rays went through the bulk of their bullpen in Friday night's 22-8 loss to the host Baltimore Orioles, making for a potentially tricky second game of the series on Saturday afternoon. The Rays tossed 209 pitches over eight innings on Friday in game in which they failed to hold an early 6-0 lead. Perhaps complicating matters is that a couple of Tampa Bay pitchers (Cole Sulser and Connor Seabold) on the 40-man roster recently were sent to Triple-A Durham, therefore they're not eligible for an immediate return. So there will be a need for a bounce-back effort, something that the Rays have been inclined to deliver after most setbacks the past month. "We've done a lot of really good things," manager Kevin Cash said. "I know our guys are eager to see it continue." On the flip side, the Orioles overcame a rocky start to enjoy an uplifting evening. "There's going to be a lot of highs and lows, and we've had our lows," Baltimore interim manager Tony Mansolino said. "(Friday night) was a high." None of the runs carry over to Saturday, but maybe there's some momentum to be gained. "It's just one game," Mansolino said. "I think we all know that." But to the Orioles, it could turn into meaning something if they can replicate just some of what they accomplished in the series opener. "I feel like that's what this team is capable of," outfielder Colton Cowser said. "Being able to go out there and have a game like that, hopefully continues that motivation and confidence." Rays right-hander Zack Littell (6-7, 3.78 ERA) will start Saturday's game looking to avenge a June 17 home loss to the Orioles, who scored three runs in six innings off him. Since a stretch of six victories without a loss, he is 0-2 in his last three outings. Littell is 1-3 with a 3.03 ERA in eight career appearances (six starts) against the Orioles. Home run balls have hurt Littell, who has surrendered 22 this season. But he went five innings Sunday without being taken deep by the Detroit Tigers in a no-decision. Right-hander Zach Eflin (6-4, 5.46) will get the start for the Orioles on Saturday. Eflin has lost his last two starts, including tossing a season-low three innings against the New York Yankees last Saturday. He also was tagged with a defeat on June 16 at Tampa Bay, allowing seven runs and 12 hits in five innings. Eflin, a former Tampa Bay pitcher, is 1-3 with a 5.04 ERA in five career appearances (four starts) versus the Rays. It wasn't all perfect for the Orioles on Friday because infielder Jordan Westburg, who already spent significant time on the injury list this year, was taken out of the game in the second inning with discomfort in his left hand. "It sounds like it's not nearly as bad as last time," Mansolino said. "So hopefully it's a couple days and we get them back in there." --Field Level Media
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Henderson leads Orioles against the Rays after 4-hit game
Tampa Bay Rays (46-36, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (35-46, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zack Littell (6-7, 3.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Orioles: Zach Eflin (6-4, 5.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 42 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -110, Rays -109; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles play the Tampa Bay Rays after Gunnar Henderson had four hits against the Rays on Friday. Baltimore has an 18-21 record at home and a 35-46 record overall. The Orioles have a 23-8 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Tampa Bay has a 46-36 record overall and a 19-13 record in road games. The Rays have the fourth-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .408. Saturday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Orioles have a 3-2 advantage in the season series. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Henderson has 14 doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 25 RBIs while hitting .279 for the Orioles. Gary Sanchez is 13 for 34 with a double and four home runs over the past 10 games. Brandon Lowe has 10 doubles and 17 home runs for the Rays. Junior Caminero is 13 for 41 with two doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Orioles: 5-5, .239 batting average, 4.91 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs Rays: 6-4, .311 batting average, 5.76 ERA, outscored by one run INJURIES: Orioles: Jordan Westburg: day-to-day (finger), Maverick Handley: 7-Day IL (head), Ryan Mountcastle: 60-Day IL (hamstring), Adley Rutschman: 10-Day IL (oblique), Cade Povich: 15-Day IL (hip), Jorge Mateo: 10-Day IL (elbow), Cody Poteet: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler O'Neill: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Grayson Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Albert Suarez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Wells: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Bradish: 60-Day IL (elbow) Advertisement Rays: Manuel Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 15-Day IL (lat), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Richie Palacios: 10-Day IL (knee), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fox Sports
6 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Henderson leads Orioles against the Rays after 4-hit game
Associated Press Tampa Bay Rays (46-36, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (35-46, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zack Littell (6-7, 3.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Orioles: Zach Eflin (6-4, 5.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 42 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -110, Rays -109; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles play the Tampa Bay Rays after Gunnar Henderson had four hits against the Rays on Friday. Baltimore has an 18-21 record at home and a 35-46 record overall. The Orioles have a 23-8 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Tampa Bay has a 46-36 record overall and a 19-13 record in road games. The Rays have the fourth-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .408. Saturday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Orioles have a 3-2 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Henderson has 14 doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 25 RBIs while hitting .279 for the Orioles. Gary Sanchez is 13 for 34 with a double and four home runs over the past 10 games. Brandon Lowe has 10 doubles and 17 home runs for the Rays. Junior Caminero is 13 for 41 with two doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Orioles: 5-5, .239 batting average, 4.91 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs Rays: 6-4, .311 batting average, 5.76 ERA, outscored by one run INJURIES: Orioles: Jordan Westburg: day-to-day (finger), Maverick Handley: 7-Day IL (head), Ryan Mountcastle: 60-Day IL (hamstring), Adley Rutschman: 10-Day IL (oblique), Cade Povich: 15-Day IL (hip), Jorge Mateo: 10-Day IL (elbow), Cody Poteet: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler O'Neill: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Grayson Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Albert Suarez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Wells: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Bradish: 60-Day IL (elbow) Rays: Manuel Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 15-Day IL (lat), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Richie Palacios: 10-Day IL (knee), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Associated Press
6 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Henderson leads Orioles against the Rays after 4-hit game
Tampa Bay Rays (46-36, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (35-46, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zack Littell (6-7, 3.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Orioles: Zach Eflin (6-4, 5.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 42 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -110, Rays -109; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles play the Tampa Bay Rays after Gunnar Henderson had four hits against the Rays on Friday. Baltimore has an 18-21 record at home and a 35-46 record overall. The Orioles have a 23-8 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Tampa Bay has a 46-36 record overall and a 19-13 record in road games. The Rays have the fourth-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .408. Saturday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Orioles have a 3-2 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Henderson has 14 doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 25 RBIs while hitting .279 for the Orioles. Gary Sanchez is 13 for 34 with a double and four home runs over the past 10 games. Brandon Lowe has 10 doubles and 17 home runs for the Rays. Junior Caminero is 13 for 41 with two doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Orioles: 5-5, .239 batting average, 4.91 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs Rays: 6-4, .311 batting average, 5.76 ERA, outscored by one run INJURIES: Orioles: Jordan Westburg: day-to-day (finger), Maverick Handley: 7-Day IL (head), Ryan Mountcastle: 60-Day IL (hamstring), Adley Rutschman: 10-Day IL (oblique), Cade Povich: 15-Day IL (hip), Jorge Mateo: 10-Day IL (elbow), Cody Poteet: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler O'Neill: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Grayson Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Albert Suarez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Wells: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Bradish: 60-Day IL (elbow) Rays: Manuel Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 15-Day IL (lat), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Richie Palacios: 10-Day IL (knee), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Washington Post
10 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Orioles make history by turning a 6-0 deficit into a 14-run win against Tampa Bay
BALTIMORE — No lead is safe this year when the Baltimore Orioles face the Tampa Bay Rays. Certainly not with seven innings still to play. On June 18, Tampa Bay beat Baltimore 12-8 after the Orioles had taken an 8-0 lead in the top of the second. Then on Friday night — nine days later — it was the Rays who opened the scoring with six runs in the second. Only for Baltimore to storm back and rout Tampa Bay 22-8 .
