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Rays open series in Baltimore with 4-3 victory, pull within game of Orioles in AL East
Read full article: Rays open series in Baltimore with 4-3 victory, pull within game of Orioles in AL EastLuke Raley hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and Tampa Bayโs remarkable bullpen retired everyone it faced in the Raysโ 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night in the opener of a huge series at Camden Yards.
Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5
Read full article: Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.
Astros acquire 1B Mancini from Orioles in 3-team trade
Read full article: Astros acquire 1B Mancini from Orioles in 3-team tradeThe Houston Astros have acquired first baseman Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-team trade that also moved speedy outfielder Jose Siri to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home win
Read full article: Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home winAnthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 for their 14th straight home win.
Orioles-Red Sox opener at Fenway postponed because of rain
Read full article: Orioles-Red Sox opener at Fenway postponed because of rain(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)BOSTON โ The pandemic-delayed 2020 season is being followed up by a rain-delayed start to 2021 for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox postponed their opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Thursday because of rain that was forecast to last all day. "One day, two days, three days โ I really don't care, to be honest with you," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. The Red Sox made the announcement at 9 a.m., about five hours before the scheduled first pitch. โThe decision to postpone our first game of the season was not made lightly,โ Red Sox President Sam Kennedy said.
Hamels yields 3 runs in Braves debut, a 5-1 loss to Orioles
Read full article: Hamels yields 3 runs in Braves debut, a 5-1 loss to OriolesAtlanta Braves starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)BALTIMORE โ Cole Hamels finally got on the mound in an Atlanta uniform, allowing three runs to the Baltimore Orioles before reaching his predetermined pitch count in the fourth inning, and the Braves struggled offensively in a 5-1 loss Wednesday night. The 36-year-old Hamels signed a one-year contract with Atlanta in December and was expected to be a major contributor in the rotation. Adding to Hamels' frustration was that he had made at least 20 starts in each of his previous 14 seasons. Snitker said Fried would have started the series finale against the Orioles if Hamels wasn't already penciled in.