Orioles vs Rays starting pitchers
- Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay Rays
- Corbin Burnes for Baltimore Orioles
Orioles vs Rays statistics
| Stat |
Orioles |
Rays |
| Hits |
1029 (3rd) |
897 (26th) |
| Batting Average |
.255 (7th) |
.234 (25th) |
| Runs Batted In |
578 (1st) |
424 (28th) |
| Runs |
595 (2nd) |
453 (28th) |
| Home Runs |
181 (1st) |
109 (26th) |
| Walks |
345 (18th) |
377 (9th) |
| Stolen Bases |
70 (18th) |
123 (4th) |
| Strikeouts |
962 (20th) |
1045 (7th) |
| Pitches |
17289 (11th) |
17336 (10th) |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/9/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
L |
4-1 |
| 8/8/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
6-4 |
| 8/7/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
5-2 |
| 8/6/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
4-3 |
| 8/4/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
1-0 |
Baltimore Orioles recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/9/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
4-1 |
| 8/8/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
7-6 |
| 8/7/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
7-3 |
| 8/6/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
5-2 |
| 8/4/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
9-5 |
Orioles vs Rays predictions
Tonight's matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field is shaping up to be a thriller. Let's dive into some key Orioles players who could make an impact. Watch for Corbin Burnes, the Orioles' ace pitcher, who has been lighting up the league with an impressive ERA of 2.63 this season. His ability to strike out batters consistently can really put Baltimore in a good position early on. Offensively, keep an eye on Anthony Santander who's been swinging a hot bat with 34 home runs under his belt. His ability to drive in runs could be crucial for the Orioles tonight. Also, don't overlook Gunnar Henderson whose bat has been reliable all year, boasting a solid .283 average.
On the flip side, the Tampa Bay Rays have a few weapons of their own. Yandy Diaz, holding a batting average of .272, has been a steadying presence in the lineup and could get on base frequently to set the stage for others. Jose Siri, with his 14 homers, might find the right moment to add significantly to the scoreboard and shift the momentum of the game. Additionally, while his stats this year haven't been stellar, keep an eye on Drew Rasmussen who's slated to start today. Although he's only logged a couple of innings so far, his fresh arm might just be what the Rays need to throw the Orioles' hitters off their game.
Considering the recent performances and strong lineup, I'm leaning towards the Baltimore Orioles to take this one. Their upper edge in pitching with Burnes on the mound, coupled with a more consistently explosive offense led by players like Santander and Henderson, really make them stand out. The Rays will put up a good fight, no doubt, but the Orioles just seem too strong this season and should come out on top in this game. Let's see if Tampa Bay can surprise us, though. After all, baseball is always ripe for unexpected twists!
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Josh Lowe (RF): Day-To-Day
- Ryan Pepiot (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Richie Palacios (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Shane McClanahan (SP): 60-Day-IL
Baltimore Orioles injuries
- Heston Kjerstad (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Jacob Webb (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Danny Coulombe (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Grayson Rodriguez (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jordan Westburg (3B): 10-Day-IL
Orioles vs Rays game info
| Venue |
Tropicana Field |
| Location |
St. Petersburg, Florida |
| First pitch |
Sat 7:15 PM |
| TV |
FOX |
| Temperature |
87° |
| Chance of Rain |
20% |
