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Moriarty9 · 10-24-2009, 04:59 PM

Martinez bouncing back?
Veteran has two straight solid starts
May 19, 2010

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After starting the year with a 1-5 record and 9.68 ERA in six starts, Pedro Martinez appears to be working his way back to normalcy.

Martinez led the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field last night, turning in a strong performance after a quality outing in his last start as well.

"We know he's getting older but he's as smart as ever, still has great talent, and knows how to get the job done," said Devil Rays manager Christian O'Neal. "We're confident he'll be fine."

After an awful start to the year, Martinez has won his last two starts, holding opponents to a 2.52 ERA over those starts. Martinez allowed four runs on 13 hits and five walks in 14 1/3 innings during his last two starts. He has only struck out five, however, but has dropped his season ERA by more than two full runs.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Martinez bouncing back? Veteran has two straight solid starts May 19, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After starting the year with a 1-5 record and 9.68 ERA in six starts, Pedro Martinez appears to be working his way back to normalcy. Martinez led the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field last night, turning in a strong performance after a quality outing in his last start as well. "We know he's getting older but he's as smart as ever, still has great talent, and knows how to get the job done," said Devil Rays manager Christian O'Neal. "We're confident he'll be fine." After an awful start to the year, Martinez has won his last two starts, holding opponents to a 2.52 ERA over those starts. Martinez allowed four runs on 13 hits and five walks in 14 1/3 innings during his last two starts. He has only struck out five, however, but has dropped his season ERA by more than two full runs.