Rays rally in comeback win over Orioles; Cubs walk off White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
On August 17, the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Baltimore Orioles 7-6, capping a four-game series. The Orioles initially led with homers from Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, but the Rays surged back with crucial hits from Jonny DeLuca and others. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs triumphed 7-5 over the Chicago White Sox in 10 innings, highlighted by Pete Crow-Armstrong's walk-off home run. The White Sox had initially taken control of the game, but late scoring from the Cubs changed the outcome.
- •Rays improve to 75-49 with comeback win over Orioles.
- •Cubs defeat White Sox 7-5 after 10 innings in their rivalry matchup.
- •Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit homers for the Orioles.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong's walk-off home run secures Cubs' victory.
- •Both the Rays and Cubs gain ground in playoff races.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays come back, White Sox get walked off
"A whip around the American League action on August 17th.
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