BALTIMORE -- The Tampa Bay Rays know the importance of getting off to a solid start as they embark on an 11-game road trip beginning Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
After stringing together eight straight wins late last month, Tampa Bay has struggled for the past two weeks. The Rays (15-19) have lost six of nine and need to get back to playing better fundamental baseball.
The Orioles (10-27) are seeking their first three-game winning streak of the season.
"We've got to execute at the plate when we have opportunities," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.