Rays Dominate Orioles 11-1 in Season's Second Half Opener

The Baltimore Orioles have struggled significantly in the second half of their season, suffering a heavy 11-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays, marking their third consecutive loss with a combined score of 28-2. The Orioles' pitching faltered, with starter Charlie Morton allowing seven runs in just over five innings, while Tampa Bay's offense was led by Junior Caminero's two home runs and Yandy Diaz's grand slam. Despite a recent comeback win against the Rays where the Orioles briefly tied the game before losing 4-3, the team still faces challenges to reach .500 before the trade deadline. Rays pitcher Taj Bradley delivered a strong performance against Baltimore, striking out six over six innings and limiting the Orioles to three hits. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino acknowledged the team's poor performance across all phases but expressed optimism about bouncing back. The Orioles must improve quickly to salvage the season, relying on pitching and more consistent offense to compete in upcoming games.