The Rays arrived in Baltimore Monday night to start a four game set against the Orioles. The Rays entered play at 52-43, in third place behind the Yankees and Blue Jays, and in second place for the top wild card spot.
Corey Kluber took the mound for the Rays, making his 19th start of the year. On the other side for the Orioles, Austin Voth made his 6th start of the year, and 29th appearance overall.
Through the first three innings, Kluber and Voth battled, both allowing just one run each. In the top of the second inning, the Rays loaded the bases with just one out, but failed to score.