Ryan Pepiot Strikes Out 11 in Rays' Victory Over Rockies
In a standout performance, Pepiot leads Tampa Bay to their first series win of the season with a 3-2 win at Coors Field.
- Ryan Pepiot of the Tampa Bay Rays delivered an outstanding performance against the Colorado Rockies, striking out a career-high 11 batters over six scoreless innings.
- The Rays secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Rockies, marking their first series win of the season.
- Rookie Austin Shenton contributed significantly with his first big-league hit, a double that drove in a run.
- The game featured tense moments, including a rally by the Rockies in the eighth inning, but reliever Shawn Armstrong managed to preserve the lead for the Rays.
- Pepiot's achievement is notable as he became one of the few visiting pitchers to throw six scoreless innings with 10 or more strikeouts and no walks at Coors Field.