Mired in an uncomfortable slump that uncomfortably shortened their lead in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays were desperate for a victory. As he had done for much of the season, 36-year-old Nick Martinez delivered. Martinez retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced Sunday, and the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 to avert a three-game sweep.
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Rays veteran pitcher Nick Martinez proves to be an effective skid stopper for AL East leaders
