[AZ Centtral] Robbie Ray's progress palpable in victory over Dodgers - Ray has made 18 starts, but he has rarely resembled his 2017 version, the one who pounded the strike zone, limited baserunners and generally overpowered hitters every fifth day. Instead, Ray has spent the year alternating between trying to rediscover his stuff, battling through injury and fighting his mechanics. But, for the first time in weeks, he showed flashes old self. It was there in the first, when he pitched himself into trouble but struck out back-to-back hitters to avoid damage. It was there in the third, when he battled back from a 3-0 count to get Justin Turner to bounce into an inning-ending double play.
Snake Bytes, 8/31: Outta August
