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- Updated: June 3, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — Normally a pitcher will head to the clubhouse following an outing. On Thursday night, Matt Moore lingered on the bench during the sixth, an inning after he’d completed a five-inning outing.
The Rays ended up dropping a 6-4 decision to the Twins, which translated to seven losses in their last eight games and 10 losses in their last 12. Naturally, frustration is everywhere, leaving players to look for answers to questions about how the team can get out of its funk.
Moore would like to see the Rays lean more on the starting rotation. The left-hander made it clear that he wasn’t questioning decisions that have been made regarding how long the team’s starters have been allowed to remain in the game, he just wants it out there that he’s willing to give more and he thinks he’s got more to give.
“I’m not questioning the moves they’re making,” Moore said. “I’m saying we [the starters] do have more in the tank. If [manager Kevin Cash] does allow us to go out there for the sixth or seventh, or whatever inning it is, that we are going …
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