Dean Kremer pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 to open a three-game series Tuesday night.

Colton Cowser hit a two-run home run to highlight the offense for Baltimore (74-83), who are trying to escape the American League East Division cellar by catching the Rays (76-81).

Jose Castillo, Colin Selby and Yaramil Hiraldo completed the two-hit shutout by following Kremer (11-10) to the mound.

Tampa Bay starter Ryan Pepiot (11-12) took the loss, giving up three runs in three innings. Reliever Ian Seymour worked the final four innings and was tagged with three runs.

Cowser, Coby Mayo and Jordan Westburg all posted two hits for the Orioles.

Kremer, who secured his third victory this year against the Rays, allowed only a single to Chandle

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