Rays begin spring training action with split-squad victories over Orioles, Pirates

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RAYS (SS) 6, ORIOLES 3


Yonny Chirinos worked two innings in his start and earned the win. Mike Wright got the start for the Orioles and took the loss. Manny Machado made his spring training debut at shortstop for the Orioles. Chance Sisko hit a three-run homer for Baltimore.




RAYS (SS) 6, PIRATES 3


Austin Pruitt worked an inning and a third in relief and earned the win, and Edwin Fiero gave up a hit in the ninth and earned the save. Kevin Kiermaier singled to drive in two runs and Brad Miller doubled home two more for the Rays. Austin Meadows doubled twice and singled to drive in two runs for the Pirates.