Glasnow returns strong as Rays thump Giants

Having missed a flip within the rotation — after which some — resulting from again spasms, the 29-year-old right-hander picked up proper the place he left off because the Rays thumped the Giants, 10-2, in Monday evening’s sequence opener at Oracle Park. Glasnow logged a high quality begin in his first look since July 31, permitting a run on three hits and three walks over six innings.

The reigning American League Pitcher of the Month struck out seven and induced 13 whiffs. Glasnow’s velocity was a tick above his season common, and he maxed out at 98.8 mph when he froze Johan Camargo with a four-seamer to strike out the aspect within the third inning.

After going through the minimal by means of 4 innings, Glasnow’s command started to wane. He walked three and gave up a pair of base hits in his closing two frames, however restricted the harm to at least one Giants run within the fifth.

With ace Shane McClanahan out for the rest of the common season, the Rays want Glasnow at his greatest to anchor the rotation greater than ever. Entering Monday, Tampa Bay starters had a 4.29 ERA for the reason that All-Star break, with Glasnow proudly owning a 1.67 mark in that span.

Offensively, the Rays collected a season-high 18 hits with a balanced assault towards a number of Giants pitchers, cruising to a one-sided victory within the sequence opener.