The Orioles have a tall task ahead of them this weekend with the AL East-leading Rays in town for a three-game set. So it’s a good thing the O’s have their ace on the mound for the series opener.
While John Means wasn’t exactly himself in his first two starts after being activated from the injured list, he excelled in his most recent outing. Against Detroit on July 31, he pitched six innings of one-run ball and recorded six strikeouts. But Means hasn’t fared well against the Rays this year, having allowed nine earned runs in two starts (11.