ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jake Faria was aggressive in the strike zone and it helped him end a long winless drought.
Faria won for the first time since last July 25, allowing one run over six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Cole Hamels and the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday.
"I'm physically feeling good and a lot better mentally," Faria said. "More willing to pound the strike, not shy away from the bats."
Faria (1-1) struck out six and walked one. He had been 0-4 in eight starts and two relief appearances since beating Baltimore.