Before we get started tonight, on behalf of AZ Snake Pit I want to offer sincere condolences to Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona who lost her father, Joseph, today. He is surely proud of everything you have accomplished, and we are sorry for your loss.
The last time Robbie Ray took the mound was exactly one week ago in San Diego. Although he essentially hit a wall in the fifth inning of that game and was restrained to five innings again tonight, he was in far better control this time around. His opponent on the mound for the Texas Rangers was the massive Lance Lynn who entered the game a perfect 5-0 in nine career starts against the D’backs with a 2.