Orioles defeat Baker, Rays in extra innings 4-3

On August 15, 2026, the Baltimore Orioles emerged victorious over the Tampa Bay Rays in a thrilling extra-inning game at Tropicana Field. After a hard-fought ten-inning battle, the Orioles secured a 4-3 win, with Cam Sanders and Bryan Baker each contributing to the triumph. The game started with Kyle Bradish pitching six strong innings for the Orioles, but his command faltered, leading to some extra bases.

In the sixth inning, the Orioles took a 3-1 lead thanks to a home run by Christian Encarnacion-Strand. However, the Rays fought back, scoring a run in the bottom of the third and tying the game in the bottom of the ninth. With Baker pitching the decisive extra innings, Sanders struck out Cedric Mullins and Richie Palacios to seal the win for the Orioles.