Game Recap

ST. PETERSBURG — A six-game stretch that has been largely for the birds ended on a strong be aware for the Rays on Sunday. Just when it appeared the Cardinals and Orioles would conspire to basically knock Tampa Bay from wild-card rivalry, the Rays (59-58) moved again above .500, rallying for a 2-1 triumph towards Baltimore to keep away from a three-game sweep and snap the Orioles’ eight-game win streak at Tropicana Field. The introduced attendance was 16,848.

Rays Take the Lead

After Craig Kimbrel deliberately walked Josh Lowe to load the bases with one out within the backside of the eighth, Curtis Mead launched a sacrifice fly to deep proper subject, scoring Brandon Lowe, who had walked and stolen second and third. The Rays had been 0-for-5 with runners in scoring place earlier than pinch-hitter Dylan Carlson’s two-out single within the seventh scored pinch-hitter Jose Caballero — who had doubled — to tie the rating at 1.

Strong Pitching Performance

Making his third begin of the season, Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs allowed one hit by way of the primary three innings earlier than surrendering a leadoff house run within the fourth to Anthony Santander, his main league-leading twenty sixth because the begin of June. Otherwise, Springs sparkled, permitting six hits, hanging out eight and strolling none earlier than being pulled after permitting a leadoff infield single within the sixth.

Contact Information

Contact Joey Knight at jknight@tampabay.com. Follow @TBTimes_Bulls

Final Thoughts

The Rays’ victory towards the Orioles was a much-needed win to hold their wild-card hopes alive. The workforce confirmed resilience and willpower within the face of powerful competitors.

FAQs

Q: How many hits did Jeffrey Springs permit within the sport?

A: Jeffrey Springs allowed six hits throughout his robust pitching efficiency.

Q: Who scored the successful run for the Rays?

A: Brandon Lowe scored the successful run for the Rays on a sacrifice fly by Curtis Mead.