Hays’ tiebreaking single helps Orioles avoid sweep with 3-2 win over Rangers

By DAVID GINSBURG
Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — Austin Hays singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to cap a three-hit performance, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 to avert a three-game sweep. After Texas tied the game in the top of the eighth, Cedric Mullins opened the bottom half with a walk against Cole Ragans. Adley Rutschman followed with a single, and Hays greeted Joe Barlow with a sharp grounder up the middle against a drawn-up infield. Félix Bautista worked the ninth for his 13th save in 17 tries. Despite the loss, Texas has won 10 of 14 and gone 8-1-1 in its last 10 series.