Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Groundhog Day

For the sixth time in 13 games, a Tampa Bay Rays’ starter has put up a quality outing, only to be rewarded with a loss. Jake Odorizzi was the mark in the Rays 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, last night. Make no mistake, Odorizzi was very good in his 104 pitch/7.1 inning outing — the deepest he’s ever worked into a major league game. He struck out five, walked only one, and gave up three hits; two singles, and an unfortunate Matt Holiday one run homer on a hanging change-up.