ROBBIE RAY NEWS

Arizona Diamondbacks: Robbie Ray second fastest lefty to reach 1000 strikeouts In his seventh major league season, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray reached a career milestone. The 2020 season has been a struggle...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Walks six in no-decision Ray allowed one run on six walks across five innings Sunday, striking out four in the win over San Diego. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Ray was lifted from the game after throwing just 45 of 95 pitches for strikes despite holding the Padres without a hit. Through 22 innings this season, the 28-year-old lefty owns a brutal 27:20 K:BB. He'll carry an 8.59 ERA into Friday's start in San Francisco.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Escobar's 3-run blast pushes D-backs past Padres 5-4

Eduardo Escobar hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning to push the Arizona Diamondbacks past the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday and complete the three-game sweep

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray reaches 1,000 K's, and gets there quickly D-backs lefty Robbie Ray struck out Jorge Mateo swinging at a slider for the first out of the third inning to record the 1,000th of his care...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

Kelly, Calhoun lead Diamondbacks past Padres 5-1

Merrill Kelly pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Kole Calhoun added a solo homer and a run-scoring single, and the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled away late to beat the San...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coughs up six runs Ray allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks over 3.2 innings Monday, striking out six batters in the win over Colorado. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Thanks to a productive day by Arizona's offense, Ray avoided the loss despite the rough outing. He allowed a solo homer to Trevor Story in the first inning and was sent to the clubhouse after allowing four runs through 3.2 innings. Unfortunately for his ERA, two more runners came across to score that he left on base. The 6-foot-2 lefty owns an ugly 10.59 ERA and a 23:14 K:BB across 17 innings. Ray will look to get back in the win column against the Padres at home Sunday.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks get 18 hits in 12-8 win over Rockies

Kole Calhoun homered and had a two-run double to lead Arizona’s 18-hit outburst, and the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 12-8

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Rockies

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Colorado Rockies

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lamet brilliant as Tatis, Padres pound Bumgarner, Dbacks 9-5

Dinelson Lamet was brilliant in taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Fernando Tatis Jr. continued his remarkable power surge with a two-run homer off winless Madison Bumg...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Despite struggles, Ray feels a 'step forward' Despite allowing six runs over five innings in his last start Wednesday against the Astros, D-backs left-hander Robbie Ray said there were s...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

Sloppy win over Astros Ray (1-2) allowed six runs on six hits and two walks and struck out six over five innings in a win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact Ray gave up his fair share of runs in the slugfest -- five of the six runs he allowed came on homers. He fared better than Astros starter Lance McCullers, and Ray had enough run support to get his first win of the year. The 28-year-old has a 9.45 ERA and 1.95 WHIP through 13.1 innings this season. The struggling southpaw will look to get on track Monday in Colorado.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Calhoun's inside-the-park HR sparks D-backs past Astros 14-7

Kole Calhoun hit his first career inside-the-park homer with the help of a crazy bounce, David Peralta had four RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks used a nine-run burst in the fourt...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray scheduled to start for Diamondbacks against Astros

The Houston Astros visit the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve, Correa homer, Astros tag Bumgarner, Diamondbacks 8-2

Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa hit solo homers, George Springer added a two-run double and the Houston Astros roughed up Madison Bumgarner in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamond...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers win third straight, cruise past D-backs 6-3

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JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walks six in loss Ray (0-2) was charged with the loss against the Dodgers on Thursday, surrendering five runs on five hits and six walks with four strikeouts across 4.2 innings.

Impact Ray struggled with his command from the start, issuing a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts, who soon scored on a sacrifice fly by Justin Turner. The 28-year-old then gave up a two-run homer to AJ Pollock. The second inning brought more trouble in the form of a leadoff home run by Corey Seager, who eventually became Ray's final batter in the fifth after knocking in an RBI groundout. The six walks were a career-high for Ray. He'll look to straighten things out on Wednesday against Houston.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Seager went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI and a walk during Thursday's victory over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Seager launched a solo homer off Robbie Ray to lead off the second inning. He added another run with an RBI groundout in the fifth, and walked in the seventh. The long ball was the 26-year-old's second in as many games after hitting his first of the season during Wednesday's win over the Astros.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Pederson isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.

Impact Pederson will once again take a seat Thursday with left-hander Robbie Ray on the mound for the Diamondbacks. A.J. Pollock will start in left field, batting fifth.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ray set to start home opener for Arizona against Los Angeles

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2020 home opener

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Machado, Myers homer to back Lamet as Padres beat Dbacks 5-1

Manny Machado and Wil Myers homered to back Dinelson Lamet, who pitched brilliantly into the sixth inning of the San Diego Padres’ 5-1 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Labors against Padres Ray (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Padres on Saturday.

Impact There was some buzz surrounding Ray given his slimmed-down physique and revamped delivery. Unfortunately, the new delivery and shorter arm action that he showcased in summer camp did not lead to good results in his regular-season debut. In fact, it was more of what we've come to expect from Ray: walks and inefficiency. He needed 97 pitches to record 11 outs. The lefty lines up to face the Dodgers at home next week.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lamet scheduled to start as San Diego hosts Arizona

The San Diego Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hosmer drives in 6 to lead Padres over MadBum, Arizona 7-2

Eric Hosmer hit three-run doubles in consecutive innings to ruin Madison Bumgarner's Arizona Diamondbacks debut and give the San Diego Padres a 7-2 victory in Jayce Tingler’s first...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS