Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Blows save, takes loss


by CBS Sports

CBS Sports— Fairbanks (0-2) blew the save and took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over one inning against the Angels.

Fox News—Rays' Pete Fairbanks gives blunt assessment of pitching performance after loss. Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks allowed two runs in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels during their ninth loss of the season, 5-4, on Thursday night. Fairbanks allowed run-scoring singles to Anthony Rendon and Taylor Ward. Fairbanks intentionally walked Mike Trout before Ward’s two-out hit. He has allowed seven earned runs in seven innings of work so far this season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He did not give himself a great assessment when talking to...

Sports Illustrated—Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks Had Priceless Answer About How Much He 'Sucked' in Loss to Angels. Life as a closer in Major League Baseball can be a tough one. If you don't do your job to the best of your ability you could end up losing a...

NJ.com—New face in Yankees’ bullpen blows save, takes loss as Brewers win on walk-off. The Yankees had the lead in the top of the 10th inning, but after the Brewers tied the score in the bottom half, Milwaukee won on a walk-off in the 11th.