This game could be low scoring as Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 3.10 ERA) and the Tampa Bay Rays (15-17) meet Rich Hill (4-3, 2.39 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics (14-21) in the first of a three-game series at Tropicana Field. The Athletics enter this series looking to snap a five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 13 and will air on CSCA and SUN.
In his most recent outing, Odorizzi pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 4-2 victory over the Angels. Steve Pearce (.308, 8 Rs, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs) played well again Wednesday, going 2 for 4. The Athletics were victorious over the Orioles 8-4 the last time Hill pitched. He went 5.2 innings, allowing one run, striking out five and walking three. Khris Davis (.232, 12 Rs, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs) went 1 for 3 Wednesday with two RBIs.
Notes
The Rays are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 11 strikeouts. The Athletics have a record of 3-1 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Athletics are 2-17. The Rays have a 2-11 record when opponents outhit them.
Oakland ranks in the bottom half of the league at 18th when it comes to home runs, hitting 33 this season. Tampa Bay ranks in the top five with 46.
Tampa Bay and Oakland both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Tampa Bay sits at 26th with 89 this season and Oakland ranks 27th with 85.
When the Rays hit at least one home run, they are 13-12. When the Athletics hit at least one homer, they have a 10-11 record.
