Shane Baz Shines in Rays' Victory Over Orioles

On September 23, 2025, Shane Baz delivered a strong performance for the Tampa Bay Rays, throwing four no-hit innings in a 6-2 victory against the Baltimore Orioles. Baz, who did not factor into the decision, allowed three walks and struck out three batters while throwing 49 pitches, of which 31 were strikes. This outing capped off a successful season for Baz, who made a career-high 31 starts and qualified for the ERA title for the first time, finishing the season with an ERA of 4.87 and a WHIP of 1.33 over 166.1 innings pitched.

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The Rays took an early lead, scoring in each of the first three innings. Brandon Lowe contributed significantly with two run-producing hits, including his 31st home run of the season. The Rays' offense was bolstered by Jake Mangum, who also homered, and Richie Palacios, who had three hits. The Orioles struggled offensively, managing only three singles until a two-run single by Jordan Westburg in the eighth inning broke the Rays' pitching dominance.

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Shane Baz expressed pride in completing the season without skipping a turn in the rotation, highlighting his growth as a pitcher. The Rays' overall performance in this game was a much-needed boost, as they had only won four of their last ten games prior to this matchup.

Baz proud to end season on good note after career-high 31 starts

Despite the victory, some analysts noted that Baz's limited innings raised questions about his usage, especially given his effectiveness. Critics pointed out that the decision to pull him after four innings, despite his no-hit performance, could indicate a cautious approach by the Rays' coaching staff as they manage player workloads towards the end of the season.

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There were discrepancies regarding the effectiveness of the Orioles' offense. While the Rays' pitching staff was praised for their performance, the Orioles' struggles were noted, with some sources suggesting that their batting inconsistency could hinder their playoff aspirations.

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The Rays and Orioles will conclude their series on September 24, 2025, with both teams looking to improve their standings as the season nears its end. The Rays aim to build on this victory, while the Orioles will seek to rebound from their recent losses.

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“BALTIMORE -- Looking ahead to his final start of the season, Shane Baz said Tuesday he was most proud of the fact that he went from start to finish in the Rays’ rotation.” — Shane Baz, Pitcher, Tampa Bay Rays

Baz proud to end season on good note after career-high 31 starts

“The Rays, who won for only the fourth time in their last 10 games, got rolling early with a run in each of the first three innings.” — Game Summary

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“Baz recorded three of the staff’s seven strikeouts in the game.” — Game Analysis

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“It's unclear exactly why Baz was limited to four innings after throwing only 49 pitches (31 strikes), though he was effective nonetheless.” — Analyst Commentary

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