Teams that have built on pitching and defense have to secure wins when putting up 6 runs. One of those frustrating losses when the offense actually showed up but also left plenty of potential runs on base.
6 innings pitched and 2 runs given up by May.
A bit stressful at times: some hard contact, hard outs, walks, and long counts. But getting similar lines every fifth day for the team would be a big help down the stretch.
He's had a few poor to rough starts in July this season. Toronto got to him for five runs in seven innings at the beginning of the month. The Angels put up four runs in six innings last week. Both games were in San Francisco.
Wouldn't mind either of those types of results for the Brewers this afternoon against Webb.
Must do better on this West Coast trip in the remaining games. It is far travel, but the opponents are well below .500.
At least the loss only burned two pitchers: back-of-rotation starter and basically last man on the bullpen roster.