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Marc Topkin’s takeaways from Thursday’s Rays-Orioles game

Adames errors no cause for concern; Yarbrough remains strong; Cash juggles order again.

Austin Meadows, who was placed second in the Rays' batting order, watches his solo home run off Orioles starter Asher Wojciechowski during the third inning Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. [JULIO CORTEZ | Associated Press] Julio Cortez | AP

Austin Meadows, who was placed second in the Rays' batting order, watches his solo home run off Orioles starter Asher Wojciechowski during the third inning Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. [JULIO CORTEZ | Associated Press] Julio Cortez | AP

• The errors shortstop Willy Adames made on the first two plays Thursday were surprising because he has played so well defensively.