Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore bounced back from a horrendous start Saturday against the Pirates to pitch much better his second time against Pittsburgh Thursday. After giving up six runs (four earned) in two-thirds of an inning Saturday, Moore tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings Thursday.
Moore allowed just two hits, but he did walk three batters. He also had three strikeouts. Moore lowered his spring ERA from 15.43 to 6.35. He has six strikeouts and five walks in 5 2/3 innings.