ST. PETERSBURG Mike Scott Jersey , Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have found an ace.Blake Snell tied for the major league victory lead with his 18th, Nick Ciuffo and Kevin Kiermaier hit early three-run homers and the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 14-2 on Friday night.“He’s performed like one,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “Blake was really good, again.”Snell (18-5) matched Cleveland’s Corey Kluber for the major league lead, after allowing two runs, five hits and striking out nine over 5 1/3 innings.“I felt like I was around the zone for the most part,” Snell said. “The offense did very well. Gave me a quick lead. All credit goes to them.”Tommy Pham had a fifth-inning solo homer and Ji-Man Choi hit a grand slam in the sixth to help the Rays run their home winning streak to nine. Tampa Bay has won 14 of 17 overall, outscoring opponents 93-49.The loss marks the third time Baltimore (41-100) has had at least 100 losses (1988 and 1954) since relocating from St. Louis following the 1953 season. The franchise had eight 100 or more loss seasons as the St. Louis Browns.Snell’s major league-best since 1913 of giving up one or fewer earned runs in 14 consecutive home starts ended when Joey Rickard hit the lefty’s 104th and final pitch for a two-run homer in the sixth.Rickard Alex Bregman Jersey , a one-time Tampa Bay minor leaguer, has 17 of 23 RBIs this season in nine games against the Rays.Ciuffo hit his first major league homer off Dylan Bundy (7-14) in the second before Kiermaier made it 6-0 one inning later on his third homer over his last two games.“Really cool,” Cash said. “His family in the stands, and friends. His best buddy had a full Rays uniform on.”Cuiffo, playing in his fourth big league game, got his fourth RBI on a sacrifice fly in a three-run seventh.Bundy gave up six runs, four hits and five walks in four innings. The righty has allowed a single-season team record and major league-leading 37 homers.Bundy said his frustration level is a “10 out of 10 for sure.”“It’s been the second half and it showed tonight,” Bundy said. “I really had no clue where the ball was going and wasn’t executing my pitches. Going through adversity is tough but I just have to keep my head up and keep working in between starts. I think in the end it’ll make me stronger and a better pitcher.”Bundy is 0-4 with 10.67 ERA in his last six starts.ERRANT PASSOrioles RHP David Hess http://www.astrosfanproshop.com/authentic-justin-verlander-jersey , Saturday’s scheduled starter, was hit in the left eye while playing catch with a football before the game. After being examined by a specialist, he appeared in the dugout wearing an LSU football helmet.MR. JONESBaltimore RF Adam Jones was out of the lineup. “Adam would be the first to tell you, this is the best he’s felt in a long time physically,” Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. “Being careful with him physically, I’m not going to tell you that’s the complete reason. We’ve got some people we want to see play.”TRAINER’S ROOMOrioles: RHP Alex Cobb (blister) is expected to miss his start Sunday. … OF/DH Mark Trumbo underwent right knee cartilage repair surgery. “No complications, no surprises,” Showalter said.Rays: INF Daniel Robertson had the cast for his surgically repaired left thumb removed Wednesday and is increasing his rehab program.UP NEXTHess (3-9) will face a Rays bullpen game Saturday night. New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius left Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a bruised left heel.David Lennon ofNewsdayreported the news Brian McCann Jersey , noting Gregorius will undergo further testing. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters the bruise is "pretty significant" and that Gregorius could land on the disabled list.The 28-year-old has been fairly durable since joining the Yankees, playing 155 games in 2015, 153 games in 2016 and 136 games in 2017.Gregoriusturned the corner the last two seasons from an offensive production standpoint, slashing .287/.318/.478 with 25 home runs and 87 RBI in 2017 after drilling 20 long balls the year prior.His prowess at the plate was one reason the Bronx Bombers advanced to Game 7 of the American League Championship Series before losing to the eventual champion Houston Astros last season.He has followed with a .268/.332/.481 slash line to go with 22 homers and 73 RBI in 2018.The left-handed hitting Gregorius' presence helps balance a New York offense featuring righties Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez when everyone is healthy, but there are still enough pieces to tread water until the shortstop is ready to return.The Yankees can turn toward Gleyber Torresat shortstop with the Dutchman out and rely on Neil Walker or Ronald Torreyesat second base in the meantime.