The Rays staked SP Andy Sonnanstine a 3-0 lead after one inning Sunday against the Angels, but the right-hander could not hold it and was on the hook for the loss before Carl Crawford's go-ahead homer in the sixth inning. Sonnanstine was charged with eight hits, five runs and two walks in five innings. He struck out three. Sonnanstine's four-game winning streak came to an end. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/12/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Sonnanstine might have won four straight, but he has allowed three or more runs in three of his last four starts. The Rays have been scoring runs for him despite so-so outings. Sonnanstine has thrown a few gems this season, but his ERA is at 5.07 and still has some maturing to do in the majors. He remains an AL-only and low-end Fantasy SP in mixed leagues. His next scheduled start is for Friday against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Sonnanstine is 3-0 with a 4.05 ERA in road starts this season. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Sonnanstine allowed four runs and 10 hits in six innings of Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays becoming the fastest five-game winner in Tampa Bay???s 11-year history. (Updated 05/07/2008)
Advice
Sonnanstine wasn't as sharp as he usually is on Tuesday, but he didn't make any costly mistakes. Sonnanstine is 4-0 against American League East opponents and has not lost since April 9 against Seattle. He has a 2.45 ERA in winning his past four starts.
The Rays staked SP Andy Sonnanstine a 3-0 lead after one inning Sunday against the Angels, but the right-hander could not hold it and was on the hook for the loss before Carl Crawford's go-ahead homer in the sixth inning. Sonnanstine was charged with eight hits, five runs and two walks in five innings. He struck out three. Sonnanstine's four-game winning streak came to an end. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/12/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Sonnanstine might have won four straight, but he has allowed three or more runs in three of his last four starts. The Rays have been scoring runs for him despite so-so outings. Sonnanstine has thrown a few gems this season, but his ERA is at 5.07 and still has some maturing to do in the majors. He remains an AL-only and low-end Fantasy SP in mixed leagues. His next scheduled start is for Friday against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Sonnanstine is 3-0 with a 4.05 ERA in road starts this season. (Updated 05/11/2008).
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