MLB wrap: Charlie Morton throws 7 scoreless innings in Rays’ win over Athletics

E.Jay Zarett

MLB wrap: Charlie Morton throws 7 scoreless innings in Rays’ win over Athletics image

Charlie Morton continued his stellar season Monday.

The 35-year-old right-hander pitched seven scoreless innings and allowed just two hits in the Rays’ 6-2 win over the Athletics at Tropicana Field. He struck out seven and walked two while throwing 94 pitches.

Morton, who lowered his ERA to 2.10 on the season, also tossed seven shutout innings in his last start against the Tigers on June 5.

“I felt alright. They hit a few balls real hard. Got some great plays behind us,” Morton told reporters after the game. “Guys swung the bats there. Another awesome team win.”

Brandon Lowe, Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier all finished with two RBIs for Tampa Bay in the victory.

The Rays improved to 41-24 with the win while the Athletics fell to 33-34.

Stud of the night

Michael Wacha threw six shutout innings in the Cardinals’ 4-1 win over the Marlins.

Dud of the night

Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields went 0 for 5 with three strikeouts against the Red Sox. But, Texas came away with a 4-3 win in extra innings.

Highlights

Ian Desmond smoked this ball.

The Diamondbacks led off their game against the Phillies with back-to-back-to-back home runs.

What’s next

Mets (32-33) at Yankees (40-24) ⁠— The 2019 Subway Series will begin with a doubleheader Tuesday after Monday’s game was rained out. Zack Wheeler (5-3, 4.61 ERA) is set to start for the Mets in Game 1 while Jason Vargas (2-3, 3.57 ERA) will pitch the night cap. The Yankees will counter with Masahiro Tanaka (3-5, 3.42 ERA) and James Paxton (3-2, 3.11 ERA).

 

E.Jay Zarett