Ross allowed nine runs in 3 2/3 innings in his last start against the O's. Prior to that, he was 1-0 with a 3.24 ERA in his previous three starts. He is 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in four career games against the Rays, but he hasn't faced them since '13.
Odorizzi pitched his best start of the year July 17, giving up one run on one hit in seven innings to beat the A’s. Odorizzi found comfort in the stretch in Oakland and said he plans to only throw out of the stretch going forward.