Archer sets Rays record with 4th-straight start without allowing an earned run
Chris Archer has pitched his way into the Tampa Bay Rays history books.
The 26-year-old set a club record Sunday after completing his fourth straight start without allowing an earned run.
Archer tossed seven shutout innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out seven before handing the ball over to the bullpen. He's gone 26 2/3 innings without allowing a run.
| Date | Opp | IP | H | R (ER) | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6 | BOS | 5.2 | 6 | 4 (3) | 1 | 5 |
| April 11 | MIA | 7 | 1 | 0 (0) | 1 | 5 |
| April 16 | TOR | 7 | 2 | 0 (0) | 2 | 11 |
| April 21 | BOS | 5.2 | 7 | 1 (0) | 1 | 9 |
| April 26 | TOR | 7 | 2 | 0 (0) | 1 | 7 |
Archer also becomes the first American League pitcher since former Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke in 2009 to accomplish the feat in a single season.
The Rays open a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, with Archer scheduled to pitch in game two Saturday. He'll be in tough to extend his streak, as the right-hander is 0-2 with a 8.31 ERA in 8 2/3 innings at Camden Yards.
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