ST. PETERSBURG -- Kevin Cash's blueprint for victory in Friday night's win against the Orioles proved to be a recipe for defeat on Sunday afternoon, as the Rays dropped a 4-2 decision to the O's in the series finale at Tropicana Field.
In a nearly identical performance to the one submitted by starter Alex Colome on Friday, Nathan Karns threw five scoreless innings against a powerful Baltimore lineup on Sunday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out four.
Colome, who was making his first trip to the hill of the season, was lifted after five scoreless innings and 60 pitches with a 2-0 lead that the bullpen would protect for the remainder of the game.