After back-to-back losses, the Rays avoided the sweep against the first-place Orioles. The Rays closed out the season series against the Os at Tropicana Field as they lost 5 of the 6 games played. To salvage a win, Springs and the bullpen combined for a dominating outing against the red-hot Orioles starting pitchers worked around their respective lineups in the first three innings. Two doubles from the Lowes were the only offensive showing in the first three innings; however, the Rays couldnt connect with runners in scoring position. Albert Suarezfed a steady dose of 95 MPH fastballs on the upper third of the zone that kept the Rays offense silent. On the other hand, the first time through the lineup, Jeffry Springs threw some excellent change-ups that kept the Os lineup on their the fourth inning, Anthony Santander got a fastball over the plate in a full count, and he didnt miss. Santander deposited the ball on the other side of the left field fence. It was the only real mistake of the game for the Rays Santander: The Home Run ExtraordinaireBaltimore OriolesAugust 11, 2024Today, Springs looked like his old self. The fastball is still a tick-down velocity-wise; however, the change-up is still a game-changing pitch that can carry the responsibility of generating swings and misses. He finished his outing with 5+ innings pitched, 1 earned run, 6 hits, and a season-high 8 strikeouts. It was an extremely encouraging start for Springs as he gathered 19 whiffs in only 83 pitches. A combined. 173 xBA is the major reason why this start should go into the elite Springs departed the game the Orioles put up a solid threat with two men on and two outs. Nevertheless, Uceta was able to work around the pinch hitter Ryan OHearn who leads the MLB with a. 371 AVG while pinch hitting. The Rays have only allowed one run through six innings, but they were still searching for a Suarez put together a phenomenal outing, shouting out the Rays through 6. 2 innings Rays Hoodies. Cionel Perezs name was called to finish the job in the seventh inning, but Caballero had other plans as he jumped on the first fastball he saw. With a man on first and two outs the newly acquired Dylan Carlson hit a bloop single to tie the game. Cabby x Carlson collabTampa Bay RaysAugust 11, 2024The entire 8th inning was a grind for the Rays. First, B-Lowe worked a well-earned walk after battling on a full count. Then, Morel followed up with a patient at-bat as he earned the second walk of the inning. During the next at-bat, B-Lowe timed up Craig Krimbel perfectly, and he stole third in an impeccable double steal. With the bases loaded Curtis Mead had in his bat the winning run, and he delivered. Mead hit a sacrifice fly to right field, Caballero scored, and the Rays lead for the first time in this hits B. Lowe scoresTampa Bay RaysAugust 11, 2024Pete Fairbanks entered the game in the 9th to try and close it out. Pete allowed one bloop hit to Cedric Mullins, but it didnt matter as he stuck out the remaining three batters. Two of those strikeouts came with the change-up which is turning into a legit weapon for Pete, especially against left-handed batters. The Rays win against the Orioles for the first time since June 2nd. Tampa Bay RaysAugust 11, 2024 The Rays are set to face the Houston Astros tomorrow in the first game of the series. This will be the fourth of nine games in this home stand, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:50 PM ET.