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The New What Next: Rays vs. Orioles, Part Four — A Series Preview

Two struggling teams will take on one another, when the Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday to open a three-game set. Both squads are 2-4 since the All-Star break after Tampa Bay dropped two of three at Philadelphia — which owns the worst record in baseball — while Baltimore was swept in three games in the Bronx.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Mid-Season Offensive Update

Let’s take a look at the Rays’ offensive output at the first half of the season, and compare it to each of the previous two seasons — 2014 when they posted a disappointing 77-85 record, and 2013 when they made their last postseason appearance.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Nathan Karns Pitches and Hits Rays to a 1-0 Win

Tampa Bay Rays hurler Nathan Karns hit a solo shot on Tuesday which accounted for the only run in a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. A visibly sick Karns and five relievers combined for a four-hitter, as the Rays snapped their two game skid, and improved to 48-48 on the season.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Guyer and Casali Power Rays to a 3-2 Victory

The Tampa Bay Rays hit a pair of homers against the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen late, and held on to beat Toronto 3-2 on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Rays moved back over .500 in the W/L column, and has split the first two games of the series against their AL East foe.