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The Baltimore Orioles dominated the Tampa Bay Rays 11–2 on May 27 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with the home team's offense overwhelming a Tampa Bay pitching staff that surrendered 16 hits and 11 earned runs. Baltimore's lineup produced three home runs and 11 RBIs while striking out just 5 times, demonstrating disciplined at-bats despite a modest .237 batting average. The Rays managed only 10 hits with no homers and just 2 RBIs, unable to generate offensive momentum against Baltimore's pitchers. Tampa Bay's starter was particularly ineffective, allowing 16 hits and 11 earned runs with a 3.59 ERA, while the Orioles' pitching held the Rays to just 2 runs on 10 hits despite issuing 5 walks. The defensive execution favored Baltimore, which committed no errors in a clean game. This lopsided victory signals the Orioles' offensive potential when their lineup connects for power, positioning them favorably in the AL East race.