The Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Friday night after Dylan Beavers delivers a two-run, pinch-hit single in the seventh inning. The hit puts Baltimore ahead, and the Orioles hold on as Tampa Bay rallies late. Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser also contribute home runs in the win.
Baltimore’s offense and pitching help shape the game’s swing points. Chris Bassitt, activated from the 60-day injured list before the game, makes his first appearance since June 3 and allows two runs and five hits over 5 1/3 innings. Josh Walker earns the win after pitching in relief for 2/3 of an inning, and Cam Sanders records the final out to secure the victory.
Tampa Bay had momentum late, scoring three times in the ninth inning to cut the deficit. However, Sanders gets the last out to stop the Rays’ comeback. The result ends Tampa Bay’s nine-game win streak and gives Baltimore the series win in the matchup described by both outlets.
