The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays clash in a pivotal American League East matchup on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM ET, with coverage on ESPN, MASN, and Bally Sports Sun. After Tampa Bay’s explosive 11–1 win in the series opener, both teams enter Game 2 with the season series tied 4–4, and playoff positioning on the line.
Starting Pitchers – Orioles vs. Rays Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | Dean Kremer (RHP) | 2–0 vs. Rays in 2025 | 4.12 | 1.29 | 89 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Zack Littell (RHP) | 8–7 | 3.56 | 1.18 | 102 |
- Dean Kremer has dominated Tampa Bay this season, allowing just 1 earned run over 12 innings in two starts.
- Zack Littell has been consistent, surrendering 3 or fewer runs in each of his last five outings.
Team Form & Key Stats
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Home/Away Split | Team ERA | Batting Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 43–53 | 6–4 | 21–28 (Away) | 4.85 | .222 |
| Rays | 51–47 | 3–7 | 29–25 (Home) | 3.75 | .262 |
- The Orioles are 29–8 when they out-hit opponents.
- The Rays rank 6th in AL on-base percentage (.321) and have outscored opponents by 3 runs over their last 10 games.
Top Performers to Watch
Baltimore Orioles
- Jordan Westburg: 11-for-35, 3 HR, 7 RBI over last 10 games
- Cedric Mullins: 27 extra-base hits (14 doubles, 13 HR) – third on team
- Ryan O’Hearn: 14 doubles, 11 HR – veteran power bat
Tampa Bay Rays
- Jonathan Aranda: .319 AVG, 20 doubles, 11 HR – team leader in batting average
- Chandler Simpson: 15-for-37 over last 10 games – elite contact hitter
- Junior Caminero: 25 HR, 64 RBI – third in AL in homers, fifth in RBIs
- Yandy Díaz: .290 AVG, 15 HR, 57 RBI – hit a grand slam in Game 1
Game Day Highlights
- Series Decider Looms: Season series tied 4–4; winner takes edge in AL East tiebreaker
- Trade Deadline Watch: Orioles evaluating bullpen assets; Rays monitoring Caminero’s market value
- Weather: Indoors at Tropicana Field – no weather impact
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 9.5
Tampa Bay Rays – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
