The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays wrap up their four-game AL East series on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. After a wild comeback win on Wednesday, the Rays are surging, while the Orioles look to salvage the finale and avoid falling further behind in the division standings.
Game Details
- Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (31–42) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (41–33)
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun, MASN, MLB.tv
Probable Pitchers
- Orioles: Charlie Morton (3–7, 6.05 ERA)
- Rays: Drew Rasmussen (6–4, 2.55 ERA)
Morton has struggled in 2025, especially on the road, where he owns a 7.97 ERA across six starts. Rasmussen, on the other hand, has been dominant at home with a 2.04 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP, and Tampa Bay has won each of his last six starts.
Team Trends
- Rays: Winners of 5 of their last 6, including a historic 12–8 comeback win on Wednesday after trailing 8–0. Tampa Bay is now 25–21 at home and ranks 3rd in the AL in team batting average (.253).
- Orioles: Have dropped 2 of 3 in this series and are just 15–23 on the road. Their pitching staff ranks near the bottom of the league with a 4.98 ERA and .270 opponent batting average.
Players to Watch
- Junior Caminero (Rays): Leads the team with 17 HR and a .509 SLG, including a 4-hit performance on Wednesday.
- Yandy Díaz (Rays): Batting .405 over his last 10 games with 2 HR and 8 RBI.
- Ryan O’Hearn (Orioles): Hitting .302 with 10 HR and 9 doubles.
- Ramón Laureano (Orioles): 11-for-37 with 3 HR in his last 10 games, including a 3-run blast in Wednesday’s loss.
Betting Odds & Insights
- Trend to Know: The Rays have won 12 straight games as favorites against AL opponents.
Final Thoughts
The Rays are red-hot, riding the momentum of one of the most improbable comebacks in franchise history. With Drew Rasmussen on the mound and the offense firing on all cylinders, Tampa Bay is well-positioned to take the series finale. The Orioles, meanwhile, need a vintage performance from Charlie Morton and timely hitting to avoid a 3–1 series loss.
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 8.5
Tampa Bay Rays – 139
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
