Orioles face Rays aiming to snap nine-game winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays tonight at Tropicana Field, starting at 7:10 PM ET. The Orioles look to end the Rays' nine-game winning streak as they pursue a playoff spot. Baltimore has struggled recently, going 3-6 in their last series. Chris Bassitt returns from injury as the probable pitcher against Steven Matz. Historically, the Tropicana Field has been challenging for the Orioles, recording a 3-7 record there this season and last, despite better performances in previous years.
- •Orioles have lost nine of ten games at Tropicana Field recently.
- •Chris Bassitt returns from injury to start for Baltimore.
- •Steven Matz is the starting pitcher for Tampa Bay.
- •Orioles aim to improve their record against left-handed pitchers.
- •Baltimore is two games behind the AL Wild Card spot.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Friday night Orioles games thread: at Rays, 7:10pm ET
"Chris Bassitt returns to the mound as the Orioles look to end the Rays’ 9-game winning streak.
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