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Jonny DeLuca's hit leads Rays to victory over Orioles, avoiding sweep

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jonny DeLuca's hit leads Rays to victory over Orioles, avoiding sweep

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays overcame an early deficit to secure a 7-6 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on August 17 at Tropicana Field. Pinch-hitter Jonny DeLuca delivered a critical two-run single in the seventh inning, putting the Rays ahead after trailing earlier. Jorge Mateo contributed to the offensive effort with a two-run homer, marking his first for Tampa Bay this season. The win prevented the Rays from being swept in the four-game series and kept them at the top of the American League standings. All-Star Bryan Baker earned his league-leading 35th save in the contest.

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By the Numbers

•Rays rally from behind to win and avoid a series sweep.
•Jonny DeLuca's two-run single in the seventh proves decisive.
•Baltimore's Coby Mayo hits a 468-foot homer in the game.
•Rays' Jorge Mateo records his first homer with the team.
•All-Star Bryan Baker closes the game for Tampa Bay.

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3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Jonny DeLuca's 2-run single completes Rays' rally for win over Orioles to avoid sweep

What they're saying

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Pinch-hitter Jonny DeLuca put the Rays in front with a two-run single in the seventh inning, and AL-best Tampa Bay rallied for a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night to avoid a four-game sweep. Yandy Díaz, Ryan Vilade and Jorge Mateo homered for Tampa Bay. Mateo’s two-run shot with two out in the fourth was his first for the Rays and gave them a 4-3 lead.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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