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Rays Vs. Orioles: Tampa Bay Hosts Baltimore In A Battle For First

The Rays welcome the Orioles to Florida as the two sides begin a three-game series of AL East co-leaders.

ST PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 20:  Pitcher David Price #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the inter-league game at Tropicana Field on May 20, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
ST PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 20: Pitcher David Price #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the inter-league game at Tropicana Field on May 20, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
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After being swept by the Chicago White Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to rebound as their AL East co-leaders the Baltimore Orioles come to Florida for a three-game series. The Orioles enter the series on a five-game losing streak. Both sides are sporting records of 29-22.

David Price (6-3, 2.71 ERA) will take the mound for the Rays, and he'll be facing Wei-Yin Chen (4-1, 3.31 ERA) for the Orioles. Price is yet to face the Orioles this season, and they lead the American League with an 8-4 record against lefties. Chen, a rookie, will be making his first-ever start against Tampa Bay. He has a 5.14 ERA on the road this year.

The game is set to begin at 7:10 p.m., and it will be televised on Sun Sports.

Read more about the Rays at DRaysBay. For more in-depth coverage on the other side, visit Orioles blog Camden Chat. Go to Baseball Nation for additional news and notes around the league.

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