J.J. Hardy homers twice; O's crush Rays in key AL East clash
J.J. Hardy homered twice, doubled and drove in five runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated Tampa Bay 9-2 Tuesday night to increase their lead over the Rays in the AL wild-card chase.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
2
Baltimore Orioles
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BAL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Oriole Park at Camden Yards · 23,828 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
J Hardy homered to left (382 feet), N McLouth scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-9
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
E Johnson homered to right (404 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
C Davis homered to left (382 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
J Hardy singled to left, N McLouth scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
M Wieters doubled to deep right, J Hardy and A Jones scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
J Hardy homered to left (377 feet), R Andino scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 2-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
S Fuld grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 2-9
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
S Fuld batting
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Play Result 2-9
S Fuld hit for J Lobaton.
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
C Pena struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
C Pena batting
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Play Result 2-9
C Pena hit for C Gimenez.
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
B Francisco doubled to deep left center.
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Double 2-9
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
B Francisco batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
M Joyce grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 2-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
M Joyce batting
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Play Result 2-9
P Strop relieved D O'Day.
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Start Inning 2-9
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
A Jones flied out to center.
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Fly Out 2-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
A Jones batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
J Hardy homered to left (382 feet), N McLouth scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-9
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Home Run 2-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
Showing the last 40 of 578 events.
Head to Head
BAL wins series 3-0
Injuries
Baltimore Orioles
- Ryan Helsley Out
- Kyle Bradish Out
- Jordan Westburg Out
- Jackson Holliday Out
- Cade Povich Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedBAL
Nate McLouthLF15
J.J. HardySS2
Adam JonesCF10
Matt WietersC32
Mark Reynolds1B12
Chris DavisDH19
Lew FordRF51
Manny Machado3B13
Robert Lazaro Andino2B1
TB
B.J. UptonCF0
Jeff Keppinger3B7
Ben ZobristSS18
Evan LongoriaDH3
Matt JoyceRF7
Ben FranciscoLF8
Luke Scott1B30
Ryan Roberts2B12
José MolinaC
Substitutes
Chris Gimenez1B46
Carlos PenaPH21
Jose LobatonC7
Sam FuldPH23
Elliot Johnson2B
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