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Rays’ Chris Archer gives up four home runs in loss to Orioles

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If he’s going to continue to be thought of as the team’s ace,  Chris Archer of the Tampa Bay Rays has some work to do.

Archer lost his second game of the year, giving up four home runs to the Baltimore Orioles in a game the Rays lost 6-1.

Going back to last season, Archer has not won in eight starts. Over that stretch, Archer is 0-5 with an ERA above 6.00 during that stretch. The Rays are 2-6 in those games.

Friday night, Archer lasted only five innings and gave up 10 hits.

The Rays took a 1-0 lead on Evan Longoria’s home run, but it didn’t last.

Drew Smyly starts Saturday night for the Rays.

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