The Tampa Bay Devil* Rays notched a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers earlier today at Tropicana Field, taking the three game series two games to one. Righty Matt Garza registered the win, striking out 10 and allowing 2 runs in 8 innings pitched.
Texas bats exploded during Tuesday's game, as the Rangers won that game 12-6. Texas has been one of the top hitting clubs in the league for most of the year.
Andy Sonnanstine was roughed up for the second start in a row, which should put his place in the rotation in question despite a 6-3 record.
All of the Rays' starting pitchers are young, and this year is only Sonnanstine's second in the majors. With Jason Hammel waiting in the wings to provide occasional starts, the Rays could option Sonnanstine to Durham at some point and rely on Scott Kazmir (4-1), James Shields (4-3), Edwin Jackson (3-3) and Matt Garza (4-1).
With a bit more seasoning, Sonnanstine may prove to have the type of mettle that James Shields has developed over time.
Next up, the Chicago White Sox visit St. Petersburg for a four game series.
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