ST. PETERSBURG -- Ryan Yarbrough didn't start Friday, rather he relieved like a starting pitcher, effectively delivering a quality start. Unfortunately, the Rays' offense came up flat in a 2-0 loss to the Orioles at Tropicana Field.
The Rays' use of "bullpen days" has been a hot topic all season, and that conversation was turned up a notch this week when Rays manager Kevin Cash announced that relievers would start each of the three weekend games against the Orioles.
Thus, Sergio Romo started for the Rays Friday night, in advance of the starter, Yarbrough, coming in to pitch the bulk of the game.