The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays square off in a crucial American League East matchup at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Both teams enter the game riding three-game winning streaks, making this a pivotal contest in the division standings.
Game Details
- Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- TV Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun, MASN2
Tampa Bay Rays Outlook
The Rays (39-32) have been strong at home, posting a 23-20 record at Steinbrenner Field. Their pitching staff ranks seventh in MLB with a 3.46 ERA, making them one of the toughest teams to score against.
Offensively, Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .319 batting average, adding 13 doubles, eight home runs, and 39 RBIs. Yandy Díaz has been red-hot, going 17-for-40 with two home runs and seven RBIs over his last 10 games.
Tampa Bay will send Ryan Pepiot (3-6, 3.31 ERA) to the mound. Pepiot has recorded 73 strikeouts in 81.2 innings, but has struggled with home runs, allowing 11 of his 13 homers at home.
Baltimore Orioles Outlook
The Orioles (30-40) have struggled on the road, holding a 14-21 record, but they’ve been improving, winning six of their last 10 games.
Cedric Mullins leads Baltimore with 11 home runs and a .457 slugging percentage, while Jordan Westburg has been clutch, going 6-for-19 with three home runs and eight RBIs in his last 10 games.
Baltimore will start Zach Eflin (6-2, 3.45 ERA), who has been one of their most reliable pitchers. Eflin has struck out 78 batters in 92 innings and has limited opponents to a .230 batting average.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Jonathan Aranda vs. Zach Eflin – Aranda’s ability to get on base will test Eflin’s command.
- Cedric Mullins vs. Ryan Pepiot – Mullins’ power hitting could exploit Pepiot’s home run struggles.
- Yandy Díaz vs. Orioles’ Bullpen – Díaz’s recent hot streak makes him a threat in late-game situations.
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 9
Tampa Bay Rays – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 15, 2025
