October 25, 2008 Matt Garza struggled a bit in Game 3 of the World Series, allowing four runs on six hits while walking two and striking out seven in six innings.
Our View:Garza really hurt himself by allowing Philadelphia to take him deep three times, including back-to-back jacks by Chase Utley and Ryan Howard in the sixth inning.
October 25, 2008 Matt Garza is set to take the hill in tonight's Game 3 of the World Series against the Phillies, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Our View:The 24-year-old hurler was the MVP of the ALCS against Boston, and will be aiming to pull the Rays ahead, with the series currently tied at 1-1.
October 19, 2008 Matt Garza pitched an excellent seven innings in Game 7 of the ALCS as the Rays defeated the Red Sox 3-1 to advance to the World Series. He struck out nine batters while allowing just two hits, including a first inning solo home run to Dustin Pedroia in the first inning. After the game, he was named the ALCS MVP.
Our View:Garza allowed just two runs in his two wins against Boston. Garza had a 3.70 ERA and a 11-9 record in his first season with Tampa Bay.
October 19, 2008 Matt Garza is set to take the mound in tonight's do-or-die Game 7 of the ALCS against Boston at Tropicana Field, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View:In his two postseason starts, the 24-year-old hurler is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA (no home runs allowed). He has fared well under the pressure of the playoffs, and will need to keep his composure tonight in the biggest game in the history of the Rays' franchise, with a trip to their first World Series on the line.
October 13, 2008 Matt Garza threw six innings, allowing one run on six hits and striking out five in Tampa Bay's 9-1 bludgeoning of the Red Sox.
Our View:Garza threw 116 pitches, and was clearly losing steam as he started the seventh but allowed a walk and a single. The Rays take a 2-1 series lead.
