Former Texas Tech pitcher Nate Karns finding his way in majors

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Karns throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/LM Otero)HOUSTON — Every five days former Red Raider Nathan Karns stands in front of his locker, pulling on his Tampa Bay Rays’ uniform and lacing up his cleats..

Twenty-three times this season Karns, who was pitched for Texas Tech from 2008-2009, has been handed the ball as a Major League starting pitcher.

“It’s been amazing, just something since high school, being at (Texas) Tech this is just something I’ve worked for,” Karns said as the team swings through Texas on its current road trip. “To finally have the…