The Rays, led by Brandon Lowe, staged a historic comeback to beat the Orioles 12-8 on June 19, 2025, after being down 8-0. Read how they did it.
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For a moment there, it felt like a nightmare. Staring down an 8-0 deficit against the Baltimore Orioles after a brutal second inning, you could have forgiven any Rays fan for turning off the TV. But this team, this resilient, scrappy bunch, refused to quit. In what will be remembered as one of the most stunning games of the season, the Tampa Bay Rays clawed their way back to pull off a historic 12-8 victory, matching the largest comeback in franchise history and leaving the Orioles shell-shocked at Tropicana Field.
During his seven-game hitting streak, the longest active in MLB, Brandon Lowe is batting a scorching .464 (13-for-28) with eight runs scored.
The game started with what can only be described as a catastrophic second inning. The Orioles unloaded on Rays pitching, putting up an eight-spot that seemed to end the contest before it truly began. The onslaught was relentless, featuring a three-run homer from Colton Cowser, a solo shot by Cedric Mullins, an RBI single from Gunnar Henderson, and another three-run blast from Ramón Laureano. The Trop fell silent as the Orioles rounded the bases, and the scoreboard read like a typo: 8-0.
But then, the comeback began. It wasn't one massive swing, but a methodical chipping away at the lead. Christopher Morel's RBI double and Jake Mangum's two-run single in the third breathed life back into the dugout. Curtis Mead's triple in the fourth kept the pressure on. The real magic happened in the fifth when a red-hot Brandon Lowe stepped to the plate and launched a game-tying, two-run homer that sent the crowd into a frenzy. The 8-0 deficit was gone. The game was new.
Tying the game wasn't enough. In the bottom of the seventh, the Rays sealed the deal. The offense put together a four-run inning to take the lead for good, punctuated by a clutch two-run single from Jonathan Aranda. The bullpen held strong from there, with reliever Mason Montgomery earning his first win of the season (1-1) for his part in silencing the Orioles' bats after their early explosion. It was a complete team effort to turn a blowout loss into a legendary win.
The good news wasn't limited to the field. Positive updates emerged from the training room, boosting the team's long-term outlook. Ace Shane McClanahan received a good report on his left triceps and is set to resume bullpen sessions. Ha-Seong Kim is also nearing a return from his hamstring issue, resuming light baseball activities. Even Manuel Rodríguez is expected to start throwing again soon after imaging on his forearm strain showed only minor inflammation. Reinforcements are on the way.
A win like this is more than just a notch in the standings; it's a jolt of pure adrenaline for the clubhouse and the fanbase. Beating a division rival like the Orioles after being down by eight runs sends a powerful message. With the offense firing on all cylinders and key arms getting closer to their return, this historic comeback could be the spark that ignites a major mid-season run. Keep an eye on Lowe's streak and get ready for the next chapter in this thrilling season.
