Sports News Report
League: MLBSport: BaseballCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

Orioles fall to Rays 3-1 despite Shane Baz's solid start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:05 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Orioles fall to Rays 3-1 despite Shane Baz's solid start
Summary

The Baltimore Orioles lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Sunday, failing to complete a series sweep. Shane Baz pitched 5 ⅔ innings and allowed three earned runs, struggling in the sixth inning after Yandy Diaz reached base on a potential out. The Orioles' offense was stifled by Nick Martinez, who threw six shutout innings. Colton Cowser provided a late spark with a solo home run in the ninth, preventing a shutout. The Orioles head out on a nine-game road trip, starting Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Baltimore loses 3-1 to Tampa Bay on August 24.
  • •Shane Baz pitches 5 ⅔ innings, allowing three earned runs.
  • •Colton Cowser hits a solo home run in the ninth inning.
  • •Nick Martinez shuts out the Orioles for six innings.
  • •Orioles start a nine-game road trip against the Cardinals.
Latest Updates
  • 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Baltimore Orioles' Offense Unable To Back Shane Baz In Sunday Loss
What they're saying
"

A three-run inning by the Tampa Bay Rays' offense proved to be the difference as the Orioles were unable to complete the sweep.

Related Teams & Leagues
Baltimore OriolesTampa Bay RaysMLBBaseball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days