Giants' Jake Peavy: Strong outing Sunday despite no-decision

Peavy (3-6) turned in six strong innings Sunday, allowing just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out eight, but he came away with a no-decision in a 5-1 win over the Rays.

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The Giants broke the game open in the eighth inning, leaving Peavy without a win despite his fifth quality start in his last seven trips to the mound. His 5.47 ERA doesn't look pretty, but it's a vast improvement on the grotesque 9.00 mark he held after his first six starts of the year. He'll try to keep his momentum going in a favorable matchup at home against the Phillies on Friday.