Nick Martinez's One-Hit Gem Helps Rays Avoid Sweep
Martinez retired 18 of 19 batters and the Rays ended a three-game skid after scoring all three runs in the sixth inning.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez threw six one-hit innings as the Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1, avoiding a series sweep.
- Martinez and former Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz engaged in a scoreless pitching duel through five innings before the Rays broke through in the sixth.
- Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda sparked the decisive sixth-inning rally with consecutive singles, followed by RBI singles from Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson that built a 3-0 lead.
- Relievers Cam Booser, Kevin Kelly, and Bryan Baker closed the game, with Baker earning his 37th save despite allowing a ninth-inning home run to Colton Cowser.
- The AL East-leading Rays travel to Detroit on Monday, while the Orioles finish a disappointing 2-4 homestand, missing ground in the crowded wild-card race.
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Rays veteran pitcher Nick Martinez proves to be an effective skid stopper for AL East leaders
Mired in an uncomfortable slump that uncomfortably shortened their lead in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays were desperate for a victory. As he had done for much of the season, 36-year-old Nick Martinez delivered. Martinez retired 18 of…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolBALTIMORE (AP) — Nick Martinez released six single-hit ball innings, Dominican Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson connected simple boosters in the decisive sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday 3-1 to avoid a three-game sweep. Rays, leaders of Tampa Bay [...]
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Nick Martinez shuts down Orioles as Rays salvage series finale
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Nick Martinez allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Rays avert sweep with 3-1 win over Orioles
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball, Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 to avoid a three-game sweep.
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