Rays knock O's game back of Yanks, but are held out of playoffs
Alex Cobb allowed two hits over seven innings Monday night, helping the Tampa Bay Rays keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Baltimore Orioles
3
Tampa Bay Rays
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Tropicana Field · 13,666 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
C Davis homered to right (391 feet), J Hardy scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-5
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
C Pena grounded into fielder's choice to first, B Upton scored, E Longoria out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-5
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
C Gimenez doubled to deep right, R Thompson and S Fuld scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
B Francisco hit sacrifice fly to left, E Longoria scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
M Wieters homered to left (340 feet).
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Foul Out 0-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
B Zobrist homered to left (401 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
E Chavez grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 3-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
E Chavez batting
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Play Result 3-5
E Chavez hit for R Andino.
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
M Reynolds struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Play Result 3-5
X Avery ran for M Wieters.
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
M Reynolds batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
J Thome struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
J Thome batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
M Wieters reached on infield single to shortstop, A Jones to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-5
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Single 3-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
M Wieters batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
A Jones singled to right.
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Single 3-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Head to Head
TB wins series 2-1
Injuries
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Baltimore Orioles
- Ryan Helsley Out
- Kyle Bradish Out
- Jordan Westburg Out
- Jackson Holliday Out
- Cade Povich Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTB
Desmond JenningsLF8
B.J. UptonCF0
Ben ZobristSS18
Evan Longoria3B3
Jeff Keppinger1B7
Ben FranciscoDH8
Sam FuldRF23
Ryan Roberts2B12
Chris GimenezC46
Substitutes
- Rich ThompsonPR24
Carlos Pena1B21
José MolinaC
BAL
Nate McLouthLF15
J.J. HardySS2
Chris DavisRF19
Adam JonesCF10
Matt WietersC32
Jim ThomeDH25
Mark Reynolds1B12
Ryan Flaherty2B7
Manny Machado3B13
Substitutes
Xavier AveryPR98
Robert Lazaro Andino2B1
Endy ChavezPH9
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