Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherEvenBoth starters enter with comparable season profiles; neither holds a meaningful statistical advantage.
Offense vs handRaysTampa has produced the stronger offense against right-handed pitching.
Team strengthRaysTampa leads 51–41 in T-Score, driven by stronger offense.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Baz averages 2.3 more innings per start.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Jax arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 25% | 87.5 |
| Sinker | 23% | 95.3 |
| Changeup | 23% | 90.8 |
| Four-seam | 18% | 95.9 |
| Curveball | 9% | 84.9 |
| Cutter | 3% | 92.8 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.752OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.715OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
TB·
BAL+38414th
Run differential
+3979th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Rays?+
Griffin Jax is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Orioles?+
Shane Baz is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Where is the game being played?+
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Griffin Jax is at 55; Shane Baz is at 54. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.