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Orioles Squander Eight-Run Lead in 12-8 Loss as Rays Mount Comeback

Baltimore's 31-42 record now leaves its playoff hopes all but extinguished after a bullpen meltdown coupled with a scoreless offense.

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Jun 18, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Ramon Laureano (12) celebrates with shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) after hitting a three run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Orioles erupted for eight runs in the second inning on home runs by Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Ramón Laureano but failed to score in the final seven innings.
  • Starter Trevor Rogers was pulled after 2⅓ innings when his command deteriorated following a 30-minute dugout delay, allowing three runs just after Baltimore’s big inning.
  • Baltimore's bullpen, previously MLB's best over the past three weeks, yielded 12 unanswered runs on 18 hits, with Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge each allowing four runs.
  • This marks only the third time in franchise history that the Orioles have blown an eight-run lead and ties the Rays’ biggest comeback.
  • With the loss dropping Baltimore to 31-42, their playoff prospects have dwindled following a season marred by injuries, inconsistent play and rare late-game collapses.