Rays veteran pitcher Nick Martinez proves to be an effective skid stopper for AL East leaders
What happened
Mired in an uncomfortable slump that uncomfortably shortened their lead in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays were desperate for a victory. As he had done for much of the season, 36-year-old Nick Martinez delivered. Martinez retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced Sunday, and the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 to avert a three-game sweep.
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