Tough Day for the Orioles in St. Pete
Well, fellow Orioles fans, it was a rough day at Tropicana Field as our beloved team faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays. The final score was a hefty 1-11 loss. From the get-go, the Rays had the upper hand, while our bats struggled to make contact. Let's dive into the game recap.
The Power of the Rays
The game started with promise as Chandler Simpson of the Rays doubled in the first inning. But it was Junior Caminero's three-run homer that set the stage for the Rays’ dominance, scoring Simpson and Yandy Díaz. Danny Jansen followed up with a solo homer in the second inning, increasing their lead to 4-0.The Rays kept piling it on in the third with Josh Lowe driving in another run. By the sixth inning, the floodgates opened as Díaz hit a three-run homer, and Caminero added another solo shot for good measure. The fourth and ninth innings were our only highlights: Gunnar Henderson tripled, and Ramon Laureano finally managed to score Henderson with a groundout in the ninth, closing our lone scoring opportunity. Unfortunately, the Rays’ offense proved too formidable today.
Silver Linings and Takeaways
On the bright side, Colton Cowser showed some spark for us, going 3-for-3 with solid hits throughout the game. Gunnar Henderson also proved his mettle with a triple and a double. Still, it wasn’t enough against a red-hot Rays offense.
Despite the lopsided score, there's always room for optimism as we continue to develop our exciting young talents like Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg. Keep your heads up, O's fans—our team will return stronger and ready to fight another day. Let's carry on and keep cheering on our Orioles through thick and thin!
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Rays (July 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |