Chris Archer

Archer avoids 20th loss, helps Rays top White Sox 5-3

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CHICAGO (AP) – Chris Archer overcame a shaky seventh inning to avoid becoming the majors’ first 20-game loser since 2003 and lead the Tampa Bay Rays past the Chicago White Sox, 5-3 on Thursday night. Archer (9-19) allowed three runs and six hits in 6 2/3 innings to help the Rays snap a six-game skid and leave Detroit’s Mike Maroth…

Archer strikes out 10, Rays hit 3 HRs in 10-4 win vs Astros

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HOUSTON (AP) – Chris Archer struck out 10 in seven innings, Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 10-4 on Sunday. Matt Duffy and Nick Franklin also went deep for the last-place Rays, who have homered in 21 of their last 24 games. Houston, in the hunt for an AL wild card,…