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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 (06-2009)
Tampa Bay SP Matt Garza pitched a fantastic game on Tuesday
News: Tampa Bay SP Matt Garza pitched a fantastic game on Tuesday in a win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Garza walked three in the game but allowed just one run on seven hits over seven solid innings to improve his record on the season to one game over .500 at 6-5. Garza lowered his ERA to 3.45 on the year with the performance. [...]
Scott Richmond took the loss on Tuesday night to the Rays after
Scott Richmond took the loss on Tuesday night to the Rays after allowing three earned runs -- all on solo homers -- on six hits and five walks with seven strikeouts over seven innings.
Analysis: After a tough mid-June stretch in which the 25-year-old right-hander gave up seven earned runs over 10 2/3 innings, Garza closed out the month with a flourish, tossing 15 innings of two-run ball over his last two starts. Garza will look to continue his run of success against the Blue Jays on July 7. In five starts against the Jays in 2008, Garza posted a sparkling 0.47 ERA, averaged almost 7 2/3 innings per start and did not allow a home run.
Garza shuts down Jays
Matt Garza was in control in Tuesday's 4-1 win at Toronto, as he only allowed one earned run on seven hits over seven innings. He had three walks and three strikeouts.
Our View: Garza now has a winning record at 6-5, and he trims his ERA to 3.45. He has won in back-to-back starts, and closes out June with a solid 2.93 ERA over five outings. He shall remain active in fantasy lineups for his next turn in the Rays' rotation.
Garza dropped another fine outing Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
Garza dropped another fine outing Tuesday against the Blue Jays. He held Toronto to one run on seven hits and three walks and picked up his sixth win by striking out three. [...]
Matt Garza improved to 6-5 on the year behind seven innings
Matt Garza improved to 6-5 on the year behind seven innings of one-run ball against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. The Rays topped the Jays 4-1 for their seventh straight win. [...]
Matt Garza baffled the Jays on Tuesday night, allowing one earned
Matt Garza baffled the Jays on Tuesday night, allowing one earned run on seven hits and three walks with three strikeouts over seven innings of work to record his sixth victory of the year.
Analysis: After a tough mid-June stretch in which the 25-year-old right-hander gave up seven earned runs over 10 2/3 innings, Garza closed out the month with a flourish, tossing 15 innings of two-run ball over his last two starts. Garza will look to continue his run of success against the Blue Jays on July 7. In five starts against the Jays in 2008, Garza posted a sparkling 0.47 ERA, averaged almost 7 2/3 innings per start and did not allow a home run.
Garza's gem gives Rays seventh straight
The Rays tagged Blue Jays right-hander Scott Richmond for three solo home runs, and right-hander Matt Garza was able to hold onto an early lead, sending Tampa Bay to a 4-1 win over Toronto on Tuesday at Rogers Centre.
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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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