After finishing the first half strong, the Tampa Bay Rayas have not had an ideal start to the second half. But after picking up a valuable extra-innings win last night, they can leave Baltimore with a series split this afternoon.
After winning in Kansas City to begin the second half, the Rays lost the last two games of their series against the Royals and the first two games of their series in Baltimore.
But after Colin Poche was unable to close out last night's game in the ninth inning, Randy Arozarena hit a clutch two-run double in the top of the tenth to help Tampa Bay to a big 6 -4 win.
This afternoon, the visitors will try to secure a series split before heading back to the Sunshine State for a weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians. But the numbers actually favor the home team, even if Tampa Bay is the better team.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Matchup Information and Betting Odds
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (53-45, 22-27 away, 3rd in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (49-49, 28-20 home, 4th in the AL East)
- Venue & Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore, Maryland)
- Game Time: 12:35 p.m. Eastern Time
- How to Watch Rays vs. Orioles: ESPN+ (subscription)
- Tampa Bay Rays: Ryan Yarbrough (2022: 10 appearances – 7 starts, 0-5, 5.61 ERA)
- Baltimore Orioles: Jordan Lyles (2022: 20 starts, 6-8, 4.79 ERA)