Cowser, Encarnacion-Strand power Orioles to 10-2 win over Rays
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Cowser, Encarnacion-Strand deliver big hits as Orioles score 7 in the sixth and beat the Rays
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — 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.
"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 AL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:32 AMCowser, Encarnacion-Strand deliver big hits as Orioles score 7 in the sixth and beat the Rays
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 SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:25 PMCowser, Encarnacion-Strand deliver big hits as Orioles score 7 in the sixth and beat the Rays 10-2
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 AL.
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