The Orioles just wrapped up a four game series against the Cleveland Indians, going 1-3 to start the current 10-game home stand. Now the division rival Tampa Bay Rays come to town for a three game series, the first matchup of 2018 between these two teams.
Tampa Bay sits in fourth place in the AL East standings, one spot ahead of the basement-dwelling Orioles. The Rays own an 8-13 record on the year, including a 2-6 record on the road. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and also winners of their last four games in a row, including a three-game sweep of the Twins.