This has proven to be a big number for Shane Baz who has failed to eclipse 6+ Ks in five of his last six appearances. He will face a Tigers lineup that possesses the sixth highest K Rate, however they’ve been much stingier as of late and rank 19th in K Rate over the last 30 days. Baz’s strikeout metrics also leave a lot to be desired.

Can't win 'em all, but not yet ready to abandon the Rays (20-8 their last 28) after splitting four vs. the O's. Shane Baz takes the mound tonight off perhaps his best effort of the season when firing 6 2/3 innings of three-hit, shutout ball at the Mets on Sunday in a 9-0 TB romp, the fifth straight Rays win in games started by Baz. Meanwhile the visiting Tigers have flattened a bit the past week, losing three of their last five, and Jack Flaherty is off one of his worst starts this campaign when hammered by the Reds last Saturday (seven runs, including three homers, in just 4 2/3 IP of an 11-1 loss). Play Rays on Money Line