ANDREW KITTREDGE NEWS

Arozarena slam, Rays 'pen hand Orioles 15th road loss in row

Randy Arozarena hit his first career grand slam, Tampa Bay relievers threw seven no-hit innings, and the Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 15th consecutive road loss with a 7...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garners fourth hold Kittredge secured his fourth hold in a win over the Orioles on Friday, firing a perfect seventh inning during which he recorded a strikeout.

Impact Kittredge fired seven of eight pitches for strikes in an ultra-efficient inning. The right-hander continues to be one of Kevin Cash's most reliable bullpen options, as he's now sporting a 1.48 ERA and 0.89 WHIP across 22 appearances while also having secured two saves in addition to his four holds.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays become first team to reach 40 wins, 4-2 over Orioles

Ryan Yarbrough followed up a rare Tampa Bay complete game with six solid innings and the Rays became the first team to reach 40 wins this season, beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-2

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glasnow has 11 Ks in 7 innings, Rays beat Nationals 3-1

Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 over seven strong innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 for their 20th win in 24 games

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Walls sparks late surge as Rays beat Rangers 7-1

Rookie Taylor Walls had a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning among a season-high three hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-1

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes first loss Tuesday Kittredge (5-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on a home run and also issued two walks over 1.2 innings, taking the loss in an extra-innings defeat at the hands of the Yankees on Tu...

Impact The right-hander went into the outing with a seven-appearance scoreless streak in tow, but that fell apart when he surrendered a game-winning two-run home run to Clint Frazier in the bottom of the 11th after a shaky 10th frame when he'd navigated around two walks. Kittredge still hasn't been charged with more than one earned run in 19 appearances this season, however, and he sports an impressive 1.38 and 0.92 WHIP across 26 innings.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against New York

The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Wednesday while the Yankees are expected to counter with Jordan Montgomery

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frazier's 11th-inning HR lifts slumping Yankees over Rays

Clint Frazier hit a game-ending, two-run homer with two outs in the 11th inning after making a game-saving catch in the eighth, and the slumping New York Yankees beat the rival Tam...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues impressive stretch Kittredge secured his third hold in a win over the Phillies on Sunday, allowing two hits and recording a strikeout over 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact The efficient 18-pitch outing extended what's been an extensive stretch of strong pitching for Kittredge, who's now working on a seven-appearance scoreless streak spanning a total of 9.2 innings. The right-hander has demonstrated stellar control during that span, posting an 11:1 K:BB while also picking up two wins, a save and two holds.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Phillies 6-2 for 15th win in last 16 games

Mike Zunino and Brett Phillips homered as the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won for the 15th time in 16 games, 6-2 over the Philadelphia Phillies

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs fifth win Saturday Kittredge (5-0) pitched a scoreless seventh inning on one hit while striking two, earning the win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Impact Kittredge surrendered a one-out double to Santiago Espinal, but was able to retire the other three batters he faced. He has been stellar in the first two months this season, allowing a single run in only three of his 16 appearances. The 31-year-old leads the Rays with five wins. In addition, he has picked up a pair of saves, showing that he can perform in any relief role. He has a 1.23 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP in 22 innings.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto hosts Tampa Bay, looks to build on Ray's strong outing

Toronto looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Robbie Ray

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walls 2 doubles in debut, Rays beat Jays for 9th win in row

Taylor Walls hit a pair of doubles in his major league debut and the Tampa Bay Rays won their ninth straight game, 3-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs fourth win Kittredge (4-0) was credited with the victory in a win over the Orioles on Tuesday, allowing one hit, uncorking a wild pitch and recording a strikeout over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Kittredge came on after starter Luis Patino was pulled following 82 pitches over 3.1 innings, and he served as a highly effective bridge to the middle frames. The right-hander flashed his trademark efficiency by throwing 16 of 22 pitches for strikes, and his dominant May now features an 8:2 K:BB, five scoreless appearances in six trips to the mound as well as two holds, a save and Tuesday's win.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles, streaking Mullins set for matchup against Rays

Orioles, streaking Mullins set for matchup with Rays

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zunino, Rays hit 5 HRs, blast Orioles 13-6 to win 5th in row

Mike Zunino hit two home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays connected five times in all, hammering the Baltimore Orioles 13-6 Tuesday night for their fifth straight win

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive effort for second hold Kittredge was credited with his second hold in a win over the Mets on Saturday, recording three strikeouts over 1.2 perfect innings.

Impact The right-hander was especially efficient, needing only 19 pitches to get five outs and landing 15 of those offerings in the strike zone. Kittredge lowered his ERA to 1.50 with the pristine outing, his fourth scoreless effort in his five trips to the mound this season.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records second save Kittredge pitched a scoreless 1.2 innings, allowing one hit and one walk while fanning two to get the save in the win Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact Kittredge has appeared in many different roles this season. He has served as an opener, middle-reliever, and closer this season. This was only his third save of his career. The Rays like to use many different relievers for saves throughout the season, but Kittredge is not likely to receive many closing opportunities given the extensive depth of the Rays' bullpen.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adames, Brosseau hit HRs as Rays beat A's 4-3, avoid sweep

Willy Adames hit a three-run homer in the fifth, Mike Brosseau added a tiebreaking drive the following inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Oakland Athletics 4-3 to avoid a s...

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manaea's no-hit bid ends, A's win on second big hit by Brown

Lefty Sean Manaea’s bid to pitch baseball’s second no-hitter of the night ended on a leadoff double in the eighth inning by high school teammate Mike Brosseau, then Seth Brown hit...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective as opener Kittredge opened Wednesday's win over the Angels, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and issued a walk. He also recorded a strikeout.

Impact The right-hander continued his extended stretch of strong pitching, getting six outs on 26 pitches to record his fifth consecutive scoreless effort. Kittredge continues to see time as both an opener and conventional reliever, and he whittled his ERA down to an impressive 1.32 with Wednesday's effort.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Kittredge will work as the Rays' opening pitcher in front of bulk reliever Ryan Yarbrough in Wednesday's game against the Angels, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kittredge hasn't surpassed two innings or 26 pitches in any of his nine outings this season, so he shouldn't be expected to push far past those levels before giving way to Yarbrough. The 31-year-old right-hander has posted a 1.54 ERA and 0.77 WHIP across 11.2 innings in 2021.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Meadows hits 2 HRs, Rays beat sloppy Angels 8-3

Austin Meadows hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays capitalized on the Los Angeles Angels’ fielding ineptitude for an 8-3 victory

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first save Kittredge pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit to get the save in the win Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Kittredge has appeared in many different roles this season. After serving as an opener in his last two appearances, he was called upon in the ninth inning for the save Saturday. This was only his second save of his career. The Rays like to use many different relievers for saves throughout the season, but Kittredge is not likely to receive many closing opportunities.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays benefit from costly Biggio error, beat Blue Jays 5-3

Tampa Bay broke an eighth-inning tie when Toronto third baseman Cavan Biggio let a grounder go between his legs, and the Rays went on to beat the Blue Jays 5-3

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS