Updated July 19
MLB roundup: Rookie Watkins pitches Orioles to 6-1 win against Rays
Spenser Watkins gives up one run in six innings as Baltimore ties a season high with its third consecutive win.
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Baltimore starter Spenser Watkins looks over a new ball in the third inning Monday night at St. Petersburg, Fla.
Steve Nesius/Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rookie right-hander Spenser Watkins gave up one run in six innings as the Baltimore Orioles tied a season high with their third consecutive win, 6-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
The 28-year old Watkins, making his third start and fourth career appearance, scattered four hits, walked two and struck out seven. His ERA dropped from 1.74 to 1.65 (three earned runs over 16 1/3 innings).