The Tampa Bay Rays continued their winning streak on Tuesday night, as they defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 in the second game of their four-game series. The victory marks the 11th win for Rays pitcher Aaron Eflin, who has been a key contributor to the team’s success this season.
Eflin was impressive in the outing, allowing only two hits and one walk over seven innings of work. He also struck out six batters, setting a new career-high. The right-hander has been a reliable starter for the Rays all season, and his 11th win is a testament to his consistency.
The Rays offense was able to provide enough support for Eflin, as they scored three runs on seven hits. Outfielder Austin Meadows was the star of the night, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. He also scored the team’s first run in the fourth inning, when he drove in shortstop Willy Adames with an RBI single.
The win puts the Rays one game ahead of the Orioles in the AL East standings. With just two games left in the series, the Rays are in a great position to take control of the division.
Eflin’s 11th win of the season is a great accomplishment for the young pitcher, and it’s a sign of things to come for the Rays. If they can continue to get strong performances from Eflin and their other starters, they could be in line for a deep postseason run.
