Former UNC pitcher Cooper Criswell makes his season debut for Tampa Bay Rays

Posted Sep 15, 2022
Former UNC Tar Heel Cooper Criswell made his season debut for the Tamps Bay Rays Monday night. The right-handed pitcher started the game against Toronto and was dealing early. He pitched 3.1 innings, only giving up two hits and one run for an ERA of 2.70. This performance was a significant improvement from his Major League debut last season. (Tar Heels Wire)

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