Urías Hits Homer, Orioles Beat Rays 7-5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In a tightly contested matchup on Saturday night, the Baltimore Orioles overcame the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-5 victory, bolstered by Ramón Urías's pivotal eighth-inning home run. The win solidifies the Orioles' dominance over the Rays this season, improving their record to 8-1 against their AL East rivals. The game began with the Orioles racing to a 4-0 lead after just two innings, thanks to early contributions from Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle. However, the Rays fought back, tying the game at 4 in the seventh inning with a solo homer from Osleivis Basabe and a series of timely hits, including consecutive RBI doubles from Alex Jackson and Jonny DeLuca. The turning point came in the eighth when Urías launched a two-run homer off Colin Poche, propelling the Orioles to a 7-4 lead. Despite a late rally from the Rays, who managed to score one more run, the Orioles held on for the win. Starting pitcher Corbin Burnes delivered a solid performance, allowing three runs over six innings, while the Orioles' offense was highlighted by Mountcastle's three RBIs. In injury news, Rays ace Shane McClanahan is making progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, recently throwing 21 pitches off a bullpen mound. Meanwhile, RHP Ryan Pepiot showcased his potential in a minor league outing, striking out seven in 3 1/3 scoreless innings.