Nick Martinez pitches Rays to 3-1 win over Orioles, avoiding sweep
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nick Martinez delivered a strong performance, allowing just one hit over six innings as the Tampa Bay Rays secured a 3-1 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on August 23, 2026. The Rays scored three runs in the sixth inning to break a scoreless tie, with Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson contributing key RBIs. This win ended a three-game losing streak for Tampa Bay, who had lost seven of their last nine games. The Orioles, now 2-4 on this homestand, were left disappointed as they fell further behind in the AL wild-card race. Both teams will continue their seasons; the Rays will send Drew Rasmussen to the mound against Detroit, while the Orioles have a day off before facing St. Louis.
- •Nick Martinez allowed only one hit and struck out several batters.
- •Rays scored three runs in the sixth inning to pull ahead.
- •Baltimore finished with just three hits and no walks.
- •This defeat complicates Baltimore's wild-card standings in the AL.
- •Next, Rays face Detroit while Orioles take a day off.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Martinez allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Rays avert sweep with win over Orioles
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Martinez, the Stopper: Rays 3, Orioles 1
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Martinez allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Rays avert sweep with 3-1 win over Orioles
"Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball, Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. The AL East-leading Rays had lost three straight and seven of nine before bouncing back behind Martinez (13-4), who retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced. The only flaw in his brilliant performance was Colton Cowser’s third-inning double down the right-field line.
"Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball, Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. The AL East-leading Rays had lost three straight and seven of nine before bouncing back behind Martinez (13-4), who retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced. The only flaw in his brilliant performance was Colton Cowser's third-inning double down the right-field line.
"Martinez, DeLuca, and the big 3 all come up huge to salvage a win in the last series vs Baltimore for 2026
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:51 AMNick Martinez allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Rays avert sweep with win over Orioles
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball, Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. The AL East-leading Rays had lost three straight and seven of nine before bouncing back behind Martinez (13-4), who retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced. The only flaw in his brilliant performance was Colton Cowser’s third-inning double down the right-field line.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 9:08 PMNick Martinez, the Stopper: Rays 3, Orioles 1
Martinez, DeLuca, and the big 3 all come up huge to salvage a win in the last series vs Baltimore for 2026
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:33 PMNick Martinez allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Rays avert sweep with 3-1 win over Orioles
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball, Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. The AL East-leading Rays had lost three straight and seven of nine before bouncing back behind Martinez (13-4), who retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced. The only flaw in his brilliant performance was Colton Cowser's third-inning double down the right-field line.
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