Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles: June 17, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

Get ready for American League East action as the Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The Rays look to extend their lead in the series.

Matchup Details

Baltimore Orioles (30-41, fifth in the AL East) at Tampa Bay Rays (40-32, second in the AL East)

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Time: 6:35 PM ET

Location: Tampa, Florida

Pitching Probables

Orioles: Dean Kremer (5-7, 4.99 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 61 strikeouts)

Rays: Zack Littell (6-6, 3.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 58 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Rays -127, Orioles +106; over/under is 9 runs

Series Status

The Tampa Bay Rays currently lead the four-game series 1-0. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Team Notes

Tampa Bay holds a solid 24-20 record when playing at home and a 40-32 overall record. The Rays pitching staff boasts the third-ranked team ERA in the American League at 3.42.

Baltimore enters the game with a 14-22 road record and a 30-41 overall record. The Orioles have shown power at the plate, holding a 15-8 record in games where they hit at least two home runs.

Top Performers

For the Rays, Jonathan Aranda has contributed with 14 doubles and eight home runs. Yandy Diaz has been hot recently, going 16 for 41 with a double, a triple, and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Ryan O'Hearn leads the Orioles with nine doubles, 10 home runs, and 27 RBI. Jordan Westburg has had a productive stretch in the last 10 games, batting 7 for 21 with a double, three home runs, and eight RBI.

Last 10 Games

Rays: 7-3 record, .279 batting average, 3.36 ERA, outscored opponents by 21 runs

Orioles: 5-5 record, .261 batting average, 3.83 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs

Injuries

Rays: Manuel Rodriguez (forearm), Jonny Deluca (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), Hunter Bigge (lat), Shane McClanahan (tricep), Richie Palacios (knee), Alex Faedo (shoulder), Nathan Lavender (elbow) are all on the injured list.

Orioles: Cade Povich (hip), Jorge Mateo (elbow), Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring), Cody Poteet (shoulder), Tyler O'Neill (shoulder), Grayson Rodriguez (elbow), Albert Suarez (shoulder), Tyler Wells (elbow), Kyle Bradish (elbow) are currently sidelined.

In summary

The Baltimore Orioles face the Tampa Bay Rays on June 17, 2025, at 6:35 PM ET in Tampa. Dean Kremer is scheduled to pitch for the Orioles against Zack Littell for the Rays. Tampa Bay leads the series 1-0. The Rays have a better overall record and strong pitching, while the Orioles rely on home run power. Key hitters include Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Diaz for the Rays and Ryan O'Hearn and Jordan Westburg for the Orioles. Both teams have multiple players on the injured list.

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