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MLB Game Preview: Tampa Bay Rays (46-36) vs. Baltimore Orioles (35-46)

The Tampa Bay Rays (46–36) travel to Oriole Park at Camden Yards to take on the Baltimore Orioles (35–46) in a key American League East battle. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 PM ET, with both teams looking to gain momentum heading into the summer stretch.

Game Details

MatchupTampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles
DateSaturday, June 28, 2025
Time4:05 PM ET
VenueOriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
BroadcastESPN, MASN, Bally Sports Sun

Probable Pitchers

Rays: Zack Littell (RHP)

  • Record: 6–7
  • ERA: 3.78
  • WHIP: 1.24
  • Last Start: 5 IP, 1 ER vs. Tigers
  • Trend: 14 straight starts of 5+ innings, 10 quality starts
  • Key Stat: Opponents hitting .258, 6.1 K/9

Orioles: Zach Eflin (RHP)

  • Record: 6–4
  • ERA: 4.12
  • WHIP: 1.29
  • Last Start: 6 IP, 2 ER vs. Rangers
  • Trend: 3.85 FIP, strong command, low walk rate
  • Key Stat: 1.8 BB/9, 8.2 K/9

Players to Watch

Tampa Bay Rays

  • Junior Caminero: 20 HR, 51 RBI – Top-10 in MLB home runs
  • Yandy Díaz: .286 AVG, 16 2B, 12 HR – Consistent contact and power
  • Brandon Lowe: 17 HR – Lefty slugger with game-changing pop

Baltimore Orioles

  • Gunnar Henderson: .279 AVG, 9 HR – Coming off a 4-hit game vs. Rays
  • Gary Sánchez: 4 HR in last 10 games – Veteran bat heating up
  • Jordan Westburg: .267 AVG, 13 HR – Emerging middle-infield threat

Team Comparison

CategoryRaysOrioles
Record46–3635–46
Last 10 Games6–45–5
Team ERA4.124.91
Batting Avg.261.239
Home Runs11297
Slugging %.408 (4th in AL).392

Game Odds

Tampa Bay Rays                9.5

Baltimore Orioles            – 121

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 27, 2025

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