Rays complete comeback against Orioles, win 7-6 in St. Petersburg
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays scored a 7-6 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on August 17 at Tropicana Field. Jonny DeLuca's two-run single in the seventh inning helped the Rays overcome three deficits during the game. Shane McClanahan made his first start after an injury, allowing three runs in 3.1 innings. Both teams exchanged leads multiple times, with notable contributions from Coby Mayo for the Orioles and Jorge Mateo for the Rays. The victory keeps Tampa Bay atop the American League East standings.
- •Jonny DeLuca's two-run single secured the Rays' comeback victory.
- •Coby Mayo hit a 468-foot home run for Baltimore.
- •Shane McClanahan returned from the injured list for Tampa Bay.
- •The Rays had to overcome three separate deficits during the game.
- •Tampa Bay's win keeps them at the top of the AL East.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — No Sweep For You: Rays 7, Orioles 6
"A king can get knocked around. It can lose three straight games at home. It can even trail by two runs in the seventh inning with a four-game sweep creeping closer. But, as D’Angelo Barksdale once explained on The Wire, “The king stay the king, aight.” Jonny DeLuca helped the Rays remain atop the American […]
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