There have been more comforting times for the Tampa Bay Rays to have Chris Archer trying to help them overcome a span of five losses in six games with plenty of pitching struggles.
He was already a part of it with his last start, which he'll try to forget about Friday night as the New York Yankees come to town for a three-game series.
After Thursday's 9-1 home loss to Miami, the Rays (21-24) have posted a 6.53 ERA in their last six games. It was the second time in that span they allowed nine runs, and the first came with their struggling ace on the mound.