ST. PETERSBURG -- Chris Archer's swagger returned. So did the strikeouts. And, ultimately, so did the elusive W that has dodged him for so long.
Archer delivered for the Rays during their 2-0 win over the Orioles Monday night at Tropicana Field, ending a painfully long drought that had left Archer and the Rays scratching their heads.
Archer's results Monday night spoke volumes about his performance: 6 2/3 innings, no runs, five hits and 10 strikeouts.
That line varried greatly from the results the ace of the staff had been getting previously.