Ryan Vilade hits 441-foot homer for Rays vs. Orioles

Orioles enter holding a 2-0 series lead

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

Have a day, Ryan Vilade! His 441-FT homer puts the Rays in front 💪 https://t.co/K0SPOX3U8A Via @MLB on X

What happened: Ryan Vilade hit a 441-foot home run for Tampa Bay in a live game against Baltimore. The Orioles lead 3-1 as the game continues, with Baltimore already up 2-0 in the series.

Why it matters: Vilade's blast came in a series the Rays trail 2-0, with Tampa Bay looking to avoid falling further behind. The same Vilade who made the Rays' Opening Day roster has been a regular contributor in the lineup since.

By the numbers: The Rays enter at 70-47 this season, scoring 4.7 runs per game against the Orioles' 58-59 mark. Baltimore has won the last two meetings between the clubs, 4-3 on Aug. 15 and 6-5 on Aug. 14.

What to watch: The game remains in progress with Baltimore holding the lead.

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