ARLINGTON -- Right-hander Adrian Sampson isn't getting any offensive support, but he is advancing his candidacy for the Rangers rotation next year.
Sampson turned in his second straight encouraging start, allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings before the Rangers succumbed to a 3-0 loss to the Rays on Monday night at Globe Life Park. The Rangers have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
The Rangers managed just two infield singles over six innings against Rays starter Tyler Glasnow. Those are the only two hits they have over the 10 2/3 innings Sampson has pitched in his two starts, including a 1-0 loss to the Angels last Tuesday.