Pepiot Shines on the Mound: Rays Dominate Orioles
In a memorable night at Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles with a score of 7-1. Pitcher Ryan Pepiot was the key figure of the match, showing a dominant performance from the mound. Pepiot set his season-best with 11 strikeouts, demonstrating absolute control of the game. In six innings of work, the pitcher allowed only four hits and one earned run, falling one strikeout short of matching his personal record.The Rays’ bullpen also delivered. Forrest Whitley, in his debut with the team, retired the three batters he faced in the ninth inning, extending Tampa Bay’s scoreless streak to 16 and two-thirds innings. In terms of offense, Jake Mangum was key, batting 4-3 with three RBIs. Mangum, with two infield singles and a double, raised his average to .304 and has 14 RBIs in his last 15 games. The Rays scored a run in each of the first five innings. Josh Lowe started the game with his first home run, and Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning, his 14th of the season, extending the lead to 5-1. Baltimore, which came from scoring 11 runs on Sunday, could not replicate its offensive power and suffered its fifth loss in its last 16 games. Starting pitcher Zach Eflin (6-3) took the loss after allowing 12 hits and seven earned runs in five innings. Adley Rutschman hit the Orioles’ only home run, his eighth of the season, in the fourth inning.8 innings, 11 strikeouts. Ryan Pepiot is becoming an ace right in front of our eyes.
Jake (@TBRaysCentral)
Outstanding Performance by Latinos
Several Latin players had an outstanding participation in the match:- Jonathan Aranda (Mexico): 3-2, one run.
- Junior Caminero (D.R.): 4-2, one run.
- Christopher Morel (D.R.): 4-2, one RBI.
- Yandy Díaz (Cuba): 4-1, one run.
