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Kazmir To Start Game 5 For Rays

October 15th, 2008 by Ian · No Comments ·

Joe Maddon and Edwin Jackson

During ESPN’s First Take this morning, Tampa Bay Rays skipper Joe Maddon announced that he will start lefty Scott Kazmir against the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS on Thursday night.

Kazmir has struggled in his last two outings against the Red Sox as he gave up 5 runs in 4 1/3 innings in Game 2. In 4 starts against the Red Sox, he has a 9.00 ERA.

Given the struggles of Kazmir, the move makes sense for the Rays as Shields has a better chance of going longer in Game 6 which means the Rays bullpen would be rested enough for a potential Game 7 if it gets that far. Plus Shields has struggled at Fenway Park in 3 starts as he is 0-3 with a 10.12 ERA.

Category: American League · Boston Red Sox · MLB · Playoffs · Tampa Bay Rays


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