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Baz Dominates, Basallo Powers Orioles Over Rays
28 May
Summary
- Shane Baz struck out nine over seven innings for the Orioles.
- Samuel Basallo hit an 405-foot, three-run homer.
- Rays pitcher Griffin Jax left game with bruised back.
Shane Baz delivered a dominant performance for the Baltimore Orioles, striking out a season-high nine batters over seven innings. He allowed just one run and seven hits, earning his second win of the season.
The Orioles offense was highlighted by Samuel Basallo's eighth home run, a 405-foot shot to right-center field that plated three runs. This blast, along with an RBI single from Jackson Holliday and a sacrifice fly from Taylor Ward, secured the 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
For the Rays, starting pitcher Griffin Jax exited the game in the second inning after being struck by a line drive. He is day-to-day with a bruised back. The Orioles are set to face the Rays again on Wednesday with Chris Bassitt scheduled to start for Baltimore.
