Dylan Beavers’ Pinch Double Seals 3-2 Victory for Orioles Over Rays
In a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Dylan Beavers hit a pinch double in the 10th inning, scoring the winning run and securing a 3-2 victory for the Orioles.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 22, 2026 —
In a late-inning thriller, the Baltimore Orioles clinched a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on the road in St. Petersburg. The decisive moment came in the 10th inning when Dylan Beavers entered the game as a pinch hitter.
Beavers delivered a crucial double that allowed the winning run to score, breaking a tie that had persisted through the regulation innings. The hit proved to be the difference-maker in a closely contested game between the two American League East rivals.
The game, played in St. Petersburg, saw both teams battling throughout the nine innings. The score remained deadlocked until Beavers’ intervention in the extra frame. The Orioles’ ability to score in the 10th inning, coupled with their successful defense to hold the Rays scoreless in their half of the inning, secured the narrow win.
Further details regarding the specific plays leading up to the 10th inning, the pitchers involved, or any other notable performances were not provided in the summary.
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