Take the Rays here tonight with Kazmir on the mound we are getting a lot of value based off his struggles, but if you look closer at his 5.10 ERA on the road this year you will see that his last 2 road starts are quality with 13.2 IP 10H 11K's 5BB and 6 ER. Two quality starts and I think he realizes how important he is here. I'm looking for him to make an impact on Wednesday as the Blue Jays are 7-19 in their last 26 games vs. LH starter. The Rays will also face a lefty in Rzepcynski who has faced the Rays twice.
Rzepczynski has 2 starts both at TB 12IP 8H 7BB 8K's and 2 ER. The Rays hit a little better the second time around and have been able to get on base via the walk. I think the Rays get to him tonight being their third time seeing this pitcher and how they've been hitting as of late vs. LHP, .340avg, 8.30 R/9 in their last 5 games.
The Rays also have a huge advantage in the pen as 5 relievers pitched 1+ inning yesterday for the BlueJays and they have a 6.23 ERA in their last 10 games compared to the Rays 3.29 ERA in their last 10 games.
