Starting pitching coming around for Rays

KANSAS CITY — Things are looking up for the Rays’ starting pitching, offering a brighter outlook for the team’s fortunes.

Matt Andriese started Monday night and got a no-decision as the Rays fell to the Royals, 6-2. Andriese allowed one earned run in seven innings of work. Not only did Andriese pitch well, those seven innings extended the recent streak by Rays starters.

“From a pitching perspective, we’re starting to string together some pretty good starts,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “That’s probably the most encouraging [thing] from the loss.”

In the team’s last six games, the starters have pitched at least six innings, giving the group its longest streak since they went six consecutive starts of six innings or more from June 23 to 29 of last season.

“That’s what we focus on as a staff,” Andriese said. “Just to go deep. Give us a chance to win. … Collectively, I think if we’re all going deep into the game, more times than not we’re going to end up with a win.”

The importance of the streak lies in the fact that the fewer …

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