Gray (3-4) got roughed up for six runs (three earned) on six hits, including three home runs, in 5.2 innings Sunday, but came away with a no-decision in a 7-6 win over the Rays. He struck out four and walked two.
The A's shoddy defense helped soften the blow to his ERA, and Danny Valencia's ninth-inning heroics got him off the hook for another loss, but Gray has now surrendered at least three runs in five straight starts while serving up seven home runs to go with a 21:12 K:BB over 25.1 innings during that stretch. With his control and command both shaky right now, Gray will be a very risky lineup option in his next start Friday at home against the Yankees.