Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi got an early lead against the hapless Marlins Monday and looked like he might be on his way to an easy, first major-league victory, but he could not make it stand up.
Despite being gifted a 6-0 lead after two innings, Odorizzi earned a no-decision in the outing, as he surrendered six runs in just four innings of work before being pulled. He allowed eight hits and one walk, including a three-run home run. He struck out two batters, in a 10-6 win.
Odorizzi’s ERA now sits at 9.00 after two outings, with nine earned runs allowed on 13 hits and two walks in nine innings.
Odorizzi will try to bounce back for his first win in his next start, scheduled for Saturday in Cleveland.