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| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP | RANK | FSP |
| 4 | 8-13 | 195 | 1.27 | 45th | 14.42 |
| 2nd String | Tracked By: 9 | |||||
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Archived News (05-2009)
A nice rebound performance from Garza, who got torched for three
A nice rebound performance from Garza, who got torched for three homers by the Indians in his last start. The young fireballer hasnt dominated this year, but as evidenced by his 8.06 K/9 mark and 3.67 ERA, hes a must start every time out. Look for another quality showing from Garza when he takes the mound again on June 6 in New York vs. the Yankees, a team hes had success against in the past.
Garza impressive despite loss
Matt Garza was tagged with a loss, dropping to 4-4, despite logging a quality start against Minnesota on Sunday, giving up three runs off seven hits and one walk while striking out six in seven innings.
Our View: Garza looked great against his former team and continues to be far and away the most reliable starter in Tampa Bay's rotation. Continue to start him, regardless of the matchups, until he gives you reason to think otherwise.
Rays SP Matt Garza failed to defeat his former team on Sunday
News: Rays SP Matt Garza failed to defeat his former team on Sunday as he lost to the Minnesota Twins. Garza (4-4) was not too bad in the game as he allowed three runs on seven hits over seven innings. He gave up one walk and had six strikeouts. His ERA is 3.67 on the year. [...]
Matt Garza recorded a quality start by allowing just three runs
Matt Garza recorded a quality start by allowing just three runs in seven innings on Sunday but still took a loss in a 3-2 game versus the Twins. Garza struck out six and walked just one against his former team. [...]
Garza had a solid outing on Sunday, giving up three runs over
Garza had a solid outing on Sunday, giving up three runs over seven innings. He struck out six and walked only one. [...]
Matt Garza Injury News
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Matt Garza Fantasy Scoring
Top| # | date | Innings | K's | Hits | Walks | ERA | Decision | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 01 09 | 6.0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | loss | 9.00 | 28 |
| 2 | Sep 26 09 | 4.2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | loss | 5.82 | 24.68 |
| 3 | Sep 19 09 | 7.1 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | win | 30.16 | 0 |
| 4 | Sep 13 09 | 7.1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 3 | loss | 15.16 | 20.34 |
| 5 | Sep 07 09 | 7.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | none | 18.00 | 23.5 |
| 6 | Sep 02 09 | 6.2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | none | 7.82 | 21.18 |
| 7 | Aug 28 09 | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | loss | 5.00 | 25.5 |
| 8 | Aug 22 09 | 7.0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | none | 15.00 | 12.5 |
| 9 | Aug 16 09 | 5.0 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | none | 11.00 | 18.82 |
| 10 | Aug 10 09 | 3.1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | none | 0.66 | 29.16 |
| 11 | Aug 04 09 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | none | 15.50 | 13 |
| 12 | Jul 29 09 | 7.0 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | loss | 10.50 | 20.5 |
| 13 | Jul 24 09 | 9.0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | win | 37.50 | 0 |
| 14 | Jul 19 09 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | none | 6.50 | 30.5 |
| 15 | Jul 11 09 | 6.1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | loss | 12.66 | 15.34 |
| 16 | Jul 05 09 | 5.0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | loss | 7.50 | 28 |
| 17 | Jun 30 09 | 7.0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | win | 21.00 | 14 |
| 18 | Jun 24 09 | 8.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | win | 29.00 | 0 |
| 19 | Jun 18 09 | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | loss | 7.50 | 23 |
| 20 | Jun 12 09 | 5.2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | none | 7.82 | 29.18 |
| 21 | Jun 07 09 | 5.0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | none | 8.00 | 27.5 |
| 22 | May 31 09 | 7.0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | loss | 13.00 | 18.5 |
| 23 | May 31 09 | 7.0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | loss | 13.00 | 18.5 |
| 24 | May 26 09 | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 4 | loss | 12.50 | 24.5 |
| 25 | May 21 09 | 6.2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | none | 13.82 | 19.68 |
| 26 | May 16 09 | 6.0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | win | 18.50 | 9 |
| 27 | May 10 09 | 7.0 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | none | 12.50 | 16 |
| 28 | May 05 09 | 8.0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | win | 23.00 | 6.5 |
| 29 | Apr 30 09 | 7.2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | win | 34.32 | 0 |
| 30 | Apr 25 09 | 5.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | loss | 9.32 | 18.68 |
| 31 | Apr 19 09 | 5.2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | loss | 2.82 | 27.18 |
| 32 | Apr 14 09 | 7.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | none | 17.50 | 13.5 |
| 33 | Apr 09 09 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | win | 24.50 | 5 |
| Totals: | 205.8 | 195 | 184 | 80 | 473.88 | ||||
Matt Garza Fantasy Graph
TopPlayer Run Differential Notes
Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Matt Garza has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
Home Breakdown
Top| Games | Home | Away | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB (13) | BOS (0) | Matt Garza (0) | Josh Beckett (7) | +13 |
| 1 | TB (7) | PHI (1) | Matt Garza (1) | Joe Blanton (2) | +6 |
| 1 | TB (4) | TOR (0) | Matt Garza (0) | Ricky Romero (4) | +4 |
| 1 | TB (4) | CLE (2) | Matt Garza (2) | Carl Pavano (3) | +2 |
| 2 | TB | BAL | Matt Garza | n/a | +2 |
| 2 | TB | MIN | Matt Garza | n/a | -2 |
| 1 | TB (2) | NYY (6) | Matt Garza (3) | Joba Chamberlain (0) | -4 |
| 1 | TB (2) | OAK (7) | Matt Garza (3) | Dallas Braden (2) | -5 |
| 1 | TB (2) | CHW (12) | Matt Garza (7) | Gavin Floyd (2) | -10 |
| Totals: | Games: 11 | +6 | |||
Away Breakdown
Top| Games | Away | Home | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | TB | TOR | Matt Garza | n/a | +5 |
| 1 | TB (3) | COL(4) | Matt Garza (4) | Ubaldo Jimenez (1) | -1 |
| 2 | TB | BOS | Matt Garza | n/a | -1 |
| 1 | TB (2) | OAK(5) | Matt Garza (4) | Dallas Braden (1) | -3 |
| 1 | TB (2) | DET(6) | Matt Garza (6) | Rick Porcello (1) | -4 |
| 1 | TB (1) | CLE(5) | Matt Garza (4) | Carl Pavano (1) | -4 |
| 2 | TB | TEX | Matt Garza | n/a | -15 |
| Totals: | Games: 10 | -23 | |||
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