By Mark Didtler, Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Matt Moore struck out 10 over 6 1-3 innings, Brandon Guyer tied a career high with four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday.
Moore (1-0) allowed two runs and five hits, and improved to 4-1 in five career starts against the White Sox. After Enny Romero worked a perfect inning, Alex Colome got the final five outs for the Rays’ first save this season.
Jose Quintana (1-1) gave up three runs, seven hits and had six strikeouts in six innings for Chicago, which has lost two straight after winning five in a row. The left-hander entered with a four-game winning streak dating to last season
Tampa Bay second baseman Logan Forsythe (bruised left hip and lower leg) and center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (head bruise) were both back in the lineup after missing Saturday’s game. They were hurt when they collided chasing a pop fly in shallow right center during Friday night’s game.
The White Sox return home for a series with Angels. The series opener in Monday night, first pitch at 710pm on WLS-AM 890.
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