Sisco's three-run blast lifts O's over Rays

March 23rd, 2017

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Rays starter Chris Archer had a rough return from the World Baseball Classic and Team USA, allowing four runs (three earned) in 5 2/3 innings in a 7-4 loss to the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on Wednesday.
Rookie catcher hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning for the Orioles.
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Archer struck out six and walked two. He allowed a two-run home run to Chris Johnson in the fourth.

"It was different pitching into the sixth inning because I hadn't done that yet," Archer said. "My body felt good. I was able to repeat my mechanics. … I could have done more, but there was no reason to extend myself."
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Designated hitter drove in his first three RBIs of the spring for Tampa Bay. He singled in the first and hit a two-run homer in the fifth.

"It feels good to get out there and get some good wood on one," Rasmus said.
Orioles Left-hander Chris Lee made his second Grapefruit League start and was pulled after two innings. He allowed two runs on five hits.
"Overall, I didn't finish enough. It's something you can't dwell on. You have to go out there and work on stuff," Lee said.
Rays Up Next: The Rays will return home to Charlotte Sports Park Thursday to host the Yankees at 1:05 p.m. ET. (1-0, 2.53 ERA, 11 K's in 10 2/3 IP) will get the start with , Danny Farquhar, , and David Carpenter all slated to throw in relief for the Rays. will take the hill to start for the Yankees.
Orioles Up Next: After a day off, the Orioles travel to CenturyLink Park in Fort Myers to play the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Mike Wright, who is in the skirmish for the Orioles' fifth starter job, gets his fourth start of the spring. Watch live on MLB.TV.
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