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Orioles vs Rays game
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The gist
Orioles beat Rays 6-5 on Friday, snapping Tampa Bay's nine-game winning streak. The Rays still lead the AL East by 6.5 games.
Background
The Orioles and Rays are playing a four-game series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays entered the series with the best record in the AL East, while the Orioles are in fifth place. The series is part of the regular MLB season.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 2026Orioles defeated Rays 6-5 in the series opener, snapping Tampa Bay's nine-game winning streak.
- Aug 15, 2026Rays host Orioles for the second game of the series at 6:00 p.m. ET.
- Aug 16, 2026Rays host Orioles for the third game at 12:15 p.m. ET, with Freddy Peralta starting for Tampa Bay and Trevor Rogers for Baltimore.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Rays are playing too well to fade at home, with a 41-18 home record and a top-tier offense.
- Bears
- The Orioles have the better traditional starter in Kyle Bradish, but their road record is poor at 26-33.