Matt Moore (1-3, 4.83 ERA) and the Tampa Bay Rays (16-18) go up against Sonny Gray (3-4, 6.00 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics (15-22) in the last of a three-game series at Tropicana Field. The Rays won the last game 6-0, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 15 and will air on CSCA and SUN.
In his last start, Moore pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking four in a 5-2 loss to the Mariners. Steven Souza Jr. (.263, 15 Rs, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run. The Athletics were unsuccessful against the Red Sox 14-7 the last time Gray pitched. He went 3.2 innings, giving up seven runs, striking out two and walking two.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Tampa Bay has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Don’t expect the Tampa Bay hitters to swing wildly. They average only 9.5 strikeouts per game. The most recent 10 game stretch for Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Tampa Bay’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. The Rays don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking fourth in the league with a 1.157 WHIP.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Oakland pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – TB
Notes
Oakland has won 36% (5-9) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Tampa Bay has won 55% (6-5) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Athletics didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Rays have a 3-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rays are 11-4. The Athletics have a 13-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Both falling near the bottom of the league based on total runs this season, Tampa Bay ranks 28th with 122 runs and Oakland is 24th with 138.
Tampa Bay and Oakland both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Tampa Bay sits at 22nd with 102 this season and Oakland ranks 28th with 88.
The Rays are 14-12 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Athletics are 11-11 when they hit at least one homer.
