Rays Pitcher Baz Struggles in Disappointing Loss to White Sox

On Monday, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz struggled mightily in the team's 8-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Baz allowed a career-high 8 runs on 8 hits and 2 walks in just 4+ innings of work, putting the Rays in an early hole.

The White Sox, who have the worst record in the American League, jumped out to a 6-0 lead by the third inning. Rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth led the way with a career-high 4 hits, while the team's other young players also contributed to the victory.

The loss was a major disappointment for the Rays, who are fighting for a playoff spot. They now sit 7.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East and 1.5 games out of the final wild card spot. Manager Kevin Cash acknowledged the team's struggles, saying they "didn't get the amount of hits we needed to make a comeback."

Despite the rough outing, Baz took responsibility, saying he "just didn't feel sharp" and that his performance "was just subpar really from top to bottom." The Rays will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they send Drew Rasmussen to the mound against the White Sox.