ST. PETERSBURG -- Yes, the Rays are still in the hunt for the second American League Wild Card spot, so Saturday night's 2-1 loss to the White Sox mattered. However, looking to the future, Blake Snell's performance might have been more significant.
The left-hander returned from the 10-day disabled list Saturday night, and the results were encouraging when he allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings.
Snell began pitching like an All-Star last August, and he became an All-Star this season after going 12-5 with a 2.