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Rays’ Steven Souza drives in 4 in spring game against Baltimore

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The Tampa Bay Rays showed a little pop in their lineup Sunday afternoon.

Steven Souza hit a bases-loaded home run, Evan Longoria a three-run home run and Logan Morrison a two-run home run as the Rays tied the Baltimore Orioles, 8-8, at Ed Smith Stadium.

For the Orioles, Pedro Alverez and Mark Trumbo homered. Alvarez’ was a grand slam and Trumbo’s a two-run shot.

The game was called with the score tied at 8 so the Rays could complete their travel schedule to Cuba.

Morrison had three hits and Longoria two for the Rays.

The Rays play against the Cuban national team on Tuesday afternoon.

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