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Cowser, Encarnacion-Strand power Orioles to 10-2 win over Rays

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Cowser, Encarnacion-Strand power Orioles to 10-2 win over Rays

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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 in St. Petersburg on August 16. After trailing early, the Orioles scored seven runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Colton Cowser's two-run homer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand's three-run double. Despite a strong start from Freddy Peralta for the Rays, who allowed only one hit through 4 2/3 innings, the team struggled after a three-game winning streak. Jackson Holliday also contributed, driving in three runs. The Orioles look to secure a wild-card spot in the American League as they play the final game of the series on August 17.

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•Orioles score seven runs in the sixth inning.
•Colton Cowser hits a two-run homer; Encarnacion-Strand adds a three-run double.
•Rays lose after winning nine straight games.
•Trevor Rogers allowed two runs over six innings for Baltimore.
•Final game of the series set for August 17.

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7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Cowser, Encarnacion-Strand deliver big hits as Orioles score 7 in the sixth and beat the Rays 10-2

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Colton Cowser hit a two-run homer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a three-run double in a seven-run sixth, Trevor Rogers allowed two runs in six innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 on Sunday. Jackson Holliday also drove in three runs for Baltimore, which has won three consecutive games as it chases the final wild-card spot in the American League. Rogers (8-8) scattered seven hits while striking out six.
— Yahoo Sportsby ERIK ERLENDSSON

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Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 7:29 PM
Cowser, Encarnacion-Strand deliver big hits as Orioles score 7 in the sixth and beat the Rays 10-2
Colton Cowser hit a two-run homer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a three-run double in a seven-run sixth, Trevor Rogers allowed two runs in six innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 on Sunday. Jackson Holliday also drove in three runs for Baltimore, which has won three consecutive games as it chases the final wild-card spot in the American League. Rogers (8-8) scattered seven hits while striking out six.

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