BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on June 29, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, improving their record to 36-47. The Rays, now 47-37, fell to second place in the American League East. Dean Kremer earned the win for Baltimore, pitching seven scoreless innings, while Taj Bradley took the loss for Tampa Bay after allowing five runs over 5.1 innings.
The Orioles scored their first run in the second inning when Colton Cowser singled, driving in Ramón Laureano, who had doubled earlier. Baltimore extended their lead in the fifth inning with a single by Coby Mayo, scoring Gary Sánchez, followed by a sacrifice fly from Ramón Urías that brought in Cedric Mullins. In the sixth, Sánchez’s single scored Ryan O’Hearn, and Mullins added another sacrifice fly to score Laureano, making it 5-0. The Rays avoided a shutout in the ninth when Brandon Lowe hit a solo home run off Félix Bautista.
Kremer was dominant, allowing three hits, one walk, and striking out six over 93 pitches. Bradley struggled, surrendering eight hits, including two doubles, and throwing two wild pitches that advanced runners. “We didn’t execute well today,” Rays manager Kevin Cash noted.
The Orioles’ offense was balanced, with Laureano leading the way, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a double. Sánchez also contributed two hits, including an RBI single. For the Rays, Jake Mangum went 1-for-4 and stole his 11th base of the season, while Yandy Díaz and Josh Lowe each added a single. Tampa Bay struggled with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-3, and left five runners on base.
Defensively, Baltimore executed a double play in the sixth, with Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday, and Mayo combining to erase Brandon Lowe and Díaz. The Rays’ defense was solid but couldn’t overcome Bradley’s rough outing. A notable moment came in the eighth when Holliday was caught stealing second, with Rays catcher Danny Jansen making a strong throw to Taylor Walls.
The game, attended by 19,226 fans, was played under partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 94 degrees. It lasted 2 hours and 29 minutes, with the first pitch at 1:40 p.m. EDT. Umpires included Dan Iassogna at home plate, CB Bucknor at first, Scott Barry at second, and Adam Beck at third.
The loss snapped a strong stretch for the Rays, who had won four of their last six games. Baltimore, sitting fifth in the AL East, gained momentum as they look to climb the standings. Both teams are preparing for the final stretch before the All-Star break, with pitching and timely hitting remaining critical.
Key moments, such as Lowe’s home run and Baltimore’s sacrifice flies, shaped the outcome. The Orioles’ ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and Kremer’s efficient outing proved decisive.
This game marked the second of a three-game series, with the teams set to face off again on June 30. Baltimore’s pitching staff, bolstered by Kremer’s performance, aims to maintain their edge, while Tampa Bay looks to rebound behind stronger offensive output.
