Orioles carry unexpected win streak into Rays series

The Tampa Bay Rays look to continue their torrid play against the Orioles on Friday when the American League East rivals open a three-game series in Baltimore.

The Rays have won four in a row and 24 of their past 33 games overall, with the latter stretch beginning with a 9-3 victory over the Orioles on July 20. That win ignited a stretch of nine straight victories in the season series for Tampa Bay.

All told, the Rays h