Official Site of the Orioles · Sep 7, 2016
O's lose ground in playoff chase as Rays take finale
J.J. Hardy laces a two-run double to right-center field, giving the Orioles a 2-1 lead in the top of the 2nd inningRays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier -- who homered in the first inning -- drove in three runs off Orioles starter Dylan Bundy, including a pair of two-out runs that chased the rookie righty in the fourth. Nick Franklin also homered off Bundy in the second, driving in Mikie Mahtook. Bundy went 3 2/3 innings, matching Rays starter Drew Smyly, as both teams went to their bullpens early.
Orioles outfielder Michael Bourn, acquired last week, homered as part of a three-run third inning off Smyly while shortstop J.J. Hardy doubled in two runs.
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