Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles: Game Preview, Odds, and Key Players – September 24, 2025

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles: Showdown at Camden Yards

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of their three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Currently, Baltimore leads the series 1-0, maintaining a slight edge in their season matchup at 6-5. With both teams looking to improve their standings in the AL East, this contest offers plenty of intrigue for fans and baseball enthusiasts alike.

Weather

Tonight at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, expect mild weather for baseball with temperatures around 70°F under partly cloudy skies. There’s a minimal chance of precipitation, and winds will be light from the southwest at 6-10 mph, making for favorable playing conditions.

Pitching Matchup

The Rays will send Shane Baz to the mound. Baz heads into the game with a 10-12 record, a 4.99 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, and 173 strikeouts. For Baltimore, Tyler Wells gets the start. Wells is unbeaten at 2-0, sporting a superb 2.04 ERA, 0.62 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts.

Team Overview

The Orioles hold a 74-83 overall record with a 38-41 mark at home. Their success hinges greatly on their offense, as they're 43-15 when scoring five or more runs. The Rays, meanwhile, are 76-81 overall and 35-41 on the road. Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has been a bright spot, ranking ninth in MLB with a collective 3.87 ERA.

Season Series

This matchup marks the twelfth meeting between the two teams this season. The Orioles currently lead the season series 6-5, making every game critical as the season winds down.

Top Performers

Baltimore Orioles

Gunnar Henderson has been a force with 16 home runs, 60 walks, and 67 RBI, batting .274. Coby Mayo has been hot with a .419 batting average over his last ten games, hitting two doubles, two home runs, and collecting three RBI.

Tampa Bay Rays

Junior Caminero leads the Rays with 28 doubles and a massive 44 home runs, providing a consistent power threat. Yandy Diaz has also been effective recently, with two doubles, two home runs, and five RBI over his last ten games.

Recent Performance

In their last ten games, the Orioles are 5-5 with a .203 team batting average and a 4.54 ERA, but have been outscored by their opponents by 14 runs. The Rays have gone 4-6 over the same span, batting .242 with a 3.50 ERA, and have been outscored by six runs.

Injuries

Baltimore Orioles

Chayce McDermott (15-Day IL, back), Albert Suarez (15-Day IL, elbow), Shawn Dubin (15-Day IL, elbow), Brandon Young (60-Day IL, hamstring), Gary Sanchez (60-Day IL, knee), Felix Bautista (60-Day IL, shoulder), Zach Eflin (60-Day IL, back), Grayson Rodriguez (60-Day IL, elbow).

Tampa Bay Rays

Taylor Walls (60-Day IL, groin), Jonny Deluca (60-Day IL, hamstring), Brian Van Belle (60-Day IL, elbow), Mason Englert (15-Day IL, shoulder), Stuart Fairchild (60-Day IL, oblique), Jonathan Aranda (10-Day IL, wrist), Manuel Rodriguez (60-Day IL, forearm), Hunter Bigge (60-Day IL, lat), Shane McClanahan (60-Day IL, tricep), Alex Faedo (60-Day IL, shoulder), Nathan Lavender (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles face off in a crucial late-season matchup with divisional pride and potential playoff implications on the line. Top pitching performances and key hitters like Shane Baz, Tyler Wells, Gunnar Henderson, and Junior Caminero make this a must-watch contest. For fans of the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles, this game at Camden Yards promises competitive baseball under ideal weather conditions in Baltimore.

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