HOUSTON — The starting pitcher walked seven over seven otherwise solid innings Tuesday. That seemed weird enough for the Rays. But then the next pitcher they brought in was the one who started Monday's game. Even more bizarre.
And then there was this, the Rays actually winning a one-run game, and by defeating the red-hot defending champ Astros, who had won 12 straight, and ace Justin Verlander, 2-1.
Obviously, they'll take it.
Blake Snell did most of the heavy lifting, outlasting Verlander in a matchup he was eagerly excited about, walking the seven (one intentional) but allowing only the one run and striking out six in throwing 102 pitches.