The mantra for most pitchers is their desire to keep their team in the game. For left-hander Robbie Ray of the Arizona Diamondbacks, that’s a common refrain each time he takes to the mound.
So often than not, Ray fails to live up to this desire. That’s because his pitch count tends to be elevated and he is usually out innings before the game is decided. In his initial start of the season Thursday against the San Francisco Giants at home, Ray keep his pitch count under control and his ability to limit any damage was noted.