Wins are hard to come by in the American League East. It’s difficult to beat an opponent on any given night, and it’s even tougher to clinch a series victory. The Orioles have known this for a long time, but their foes are learning that there are no longer any off days in this division.
The Orioles jumped out to an early lead and clung to it in a hard-fought, 2-1 victory over the Rays. The game marked the third consecutive contest decided by one-run and provided Baltimore a series victory.
The Orioles won despite a late scratch of starter Jordan Lyles.