Gray (2-1) surrendered seven hits, two runs (one earned) and a walk over six innings in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Royals. He struck out six.
The 26-year-old right-hander threw 114 pitches over his time on the mound, notching first-pitch strikes on 20 of 26 batters. While he labored at times, he successfully stranded six runners, including four in scoring position. It was Gray's first victory against the Royals in four career starts, leaving the Red Sox as the only team in the majors he hasn't notched a win against. The Oakland ace has started out the season in fine fashion, going at least six innings in all three starts, surrendering only one homer, and tallying 17 strikeouts and a 2.33 ERA over his first 19.1 innings.