Rays starter Jake Odorizzi has thrown an occasional dud in with his strong efforts over the last couple monthts. His Saturday performance against Kansas City can be counted among them.
Odorizzi blew a lead in lowering his record to 6-7. He allowed four runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings with two walks and five strikeouts.
The right-hander pitched three shutout innings before RBI doubles by Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas put him behind in the fourth. The Rays rallied to take the lead, but RBI hits by Moustakas and Kendrys Morales in the fifth made it short-lived and knocked Odorizzi out of the game.
Odorizzi now owns a 3.18 ERA.