Orioles, Rays begin 4-game series looking to bounce back

The Baltimore Orioles and visiting Tampa Bay Rays open a pivotal four-game set on Monday after both teams dropped their series this past weekend.

The Orioles, who dropped two of three contests against the American League East Division-leading Yankees, have a losing record at 47-48. But Baltimorehas shown tremendous improvement this season, considering they needed 146 games to post their 47th win last season.

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