After an encouraging split in Cleveland and a disappointing series loss in Toronto, the Orioles continue their longest road trip of the season tonight in St. Petersburg. After battling all last year with the Rays for the division title, this matchup has been much more one-sided in 2024. The O’s are 6-1 against their rivals from the Gulf Coast and they swept a four games series when they last visited Tropicana Field two months ago.
This is a much different Rays team than the last time the O’s played them, as Tampa was one of the biggest sellers at this season’s trade deadline.