Andriese bounced back from a rough start to allow just one run on five hits and three walks through six innings on Thursday. He struck out five batters.
Fulmer is picking up where he left off last season, sporting a 0.92 WHIP with 11 strikeouts through 13 innings of work. He allowed three runs on four hits and a walk, while striking out seven batters over six innings Wednesday. The right hander tends to lean on a fly ball heavy 95 mph four-seam fastball and a 90 mph slider, while also mixing in a hard 89 mph changeup and a 95 mph sinker. Key matchups: Nope
Noteworthiness
— You can about the Rays/Tigers series in our series preview.
— As expected, Matt Duffy (Achilles tendon) began his running program at the Trop on Tuesday. The shortstop was encouraged by the work he did, both running and fielding, and told Roger Mooney (Tampa Bay Times) that it is the best he has felt since his September heel surgery.
— Colby Rasmus also took fly balls in right-field under the big-top this afternoon. The outfielder is reportedly pushing to re-start his minor league rehab assignment this week. He is expected to build up to playing full games before returning.
— Mallex Smith, who began running yesterday, told Mooney he ran more today. His left hamstring is still tight, although he is feeling better.