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(Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles try to take matters into their own hands this weekend, as they play the first of four games against the American League wild card-leading Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Von Miller Jersey . Baltimore enters this set two games back of both the Rays and Texas Rangers for the two wild card spots. "I think we know whats going on with the Rays, and the fact that theres another wild card team out there makes things more interesting," Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said. "This is definitely what they wanted when they threw in another wild card. But we just have to go out there every day and focus on the nine innings in front of us and thats helped us the last few days, just knowing we have to go out there and focus on nine innings." The Orioles helped themselves this week by taking two of three from the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox. However, they were denied a sweep on Thursday, falling, 3-1, to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. "Who cares about this getting two out of three?" said Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones. "At this point in time, winning the series means nothing. We need wins. Good job getting the series if this was June, but its September. We need wins." Chris Tillman (16-7) gave up three runs, seven hits and two walks in seven innings, striking out eight. "Thats the way these games go at the end of the season," Tillman said. "You have to be on top of it from the get-go all the way through. I made some mistakes and they were big." Baltimore, which is 4-2 on a 10-game road trip, will turn to righty Jason Hammel, who has lost his last six decisions. Hammel did not get a decision on Friday in Toronto in his first start since the All-Star break, as he allowed three runs in five innings of a 5-3 win. "Im healthy. I feel good. I still feel like my arm can get stronger," said Hammel, who missed time with soreness in his right forearm. "I really didnt have too much of a building process to get back here. Its just nice to be pitching again and be able to get through five innings with 60-some pitches. I obviously wanted to go deeper, but they wanted to be smart about it." Hammel is 0-2 with a 7.15 ERA in last two starts against the Rays. Tampa, meanwhile, counters with lefty David Price, who is 8-8 with a 3.42 ERA. Price has lost his last three decisions and did not get a decision on Monday in Minnesota, as he allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings of his teams 6-4 loss. "I feel good. My body feels very good right now," Price said. "Ive had a good week of work leading up to [Friday]. Baltimore is a very tough team for me. Theyre playing for a chance to play in October. Theres a lot on the line. Theyre going to play hard like they always do. Its going to be a tough series for us." Price has dominated the Orioles of late, posting a 3-0 mark to go along with a 2.15 ERA in his last seven starts against them. Tampa split a four-game set with the Rangers this week and fell to the wild card co-leaders, 8-2, on Thursday. Matt Moore (15-4) lasted only four frames, allowing six runs -- five earned -- on seven hits. He struck out six and walked one in his first loss since June 14. Still, the Rays have won five of their last eight. Tampa is 9-6 against the Orioles this season. Russell Okung Jersey . Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Last in the game, Di Vaio and Romero got into a shoving match with several Houston players. Romero appeared to elbow and kick Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie. Virgil Green Broncos Jersey . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. http:///...anning-Elite-Jersey/ . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday.With just two regulation wins in their last 11 games, James van Riemsdyk admits the Leafs are struggling in a number of areas, but said that with close to 60 games left, the team is not hitting the panic button. The Leafs forward joinedd TSN 1050 Thursday night to discuss the issues facing Randy Carlyles squad and how they plan to overcome them moving forward, saying the next few games will be huge for us. Shiloh Keo Broncos Jersey. JVR: Despite issues, Leafs not panicking Cheap JerseysWholesale Jerseys Wholesale JerseysCheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys' ' '