Surging Orioles edge Rays to open 3-game series

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Jorge Mateo hit a tiebreaking, two-out double in the sixth inning as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Friday night to open a three-game series.

Ryan Mountcastle, Anthony Santander and Mateo each had two hits for the Orioles, who've won seven of their past eight games.

The Rays were held to five hits and five walks, losing their fourth conse