Crab cakes and football home runs. That’s what Maryland does.
The Orioles opened their four-game set against Tampa Bay by doing what they do best, crushing three roundtrippers to extend their MLB-leading total to 98 and put away the Rays, 6-3. Three O’s relievers combined for 3.1 scoreless innings to stifle any thoughts of a late Rays comeback, wrapping up a well-played victory.
The Orioles got on the board early against Rays starter Aaron Civale, who had limited the Birds to one run in his most recent start. The O’s topped their previous run total against him in the second inning alone.