PHOENIX (AP) — Robbie Ray is on a roll, and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks continue to take advantage of home field — even when the ball ventures into fowl territory.
Ray won his fourth straight game and recorded his fourth double-digit strikeout performance of the season, leading the Diamondbacks to a 10-2 rout of the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Ray allowed the only earned run he’s given up in his last four starts, and opponents have a combined nine hits off him in those four games. His 11 strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings backed by some major run support gave Arizona the best home record in the majors at 22-8.