The ace had fanned nine over five innings in his last start and got the win over the A's. This will be the first time Sale has faced the Rays since Opening Day, when he fired six shutout innings. He is 3-3 with a 2.06 ERA in eight starts at Tampa.
Faria is at his best at the Trop, where he has allowed one run or fewer in all four of his starts. He is 2-0 in those games with a 1.74 ERA. He is 1-1 with a 6.14 ERA in four appearances (three starts) vs.