Tampa Bay Rays Rout Orioles 11-1 in Second Half Opener

The Tampa Bay Rays opened the second half of the MLB season with a dominant 11-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, showcasing a powerful offensive and pitching performance. Taj Bradley pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out six, helping to lower his ERA to 4.35 despite previous struggles against the Orioles. Junior Caminero hit two home runs, boosting his season total to 25, while Yandy Diaz contributed an opposite-field grand slam, and Danny Jansen also added a home run. The Rays, who had been struggling prior to the All-Star break, found renewed confidence with this comprehensive win, while the Orioles continued a rough stretch of being outscored heavily in recent games. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash emphasized the importance of feeling good about themselves after a difficult stretch, whereas Baltimore's interim manager Tony Mansolino acknowledged the team's recent struggles but expressed hope for a quick rebound. The series continues with Baltimore’s Dean Kremer facing Tampa Bay’s Zack Littell in a crucial matchup.