ST. PETERSBURG -- On the heels of encouraging back-to-back wins, the Orioles took a step back in all facets of the game on Saturday at Tropicana Field.
Baltimore showcased some sloppy defense, mustered up just three hits and saw starter Andrew Cashner allow a season-high 11 hits in the 5-1, series-evening loss to the Rays. Trying to win three consecutive road games for the first time all season, the Orioles found themselves in an immediate deficit as Cashner -- who exited with the bases loaded in the sixth -- ran into early trouble.
After surrendering Joey Wendle's run-scoring triple and Wilson Ramos' RBI double in the first inning, C.