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Today’s Lineups
DIAMONDBACKS
RED SOX
Ildemaro Vargas – 2B
Nick Sogard – 2B
Corbin Carroll – RF
Ceddanne Rafaela – CF
Gabriel Moreno – DH
Wilyer Abreu – RF
Geraldo Perdomo – SS
Willson Contreras – 1B
Tim Tawa – 1B
Adley Rutschman – C
Jordan Lawlar – CF
Caleb Durbin – 3B
James McCann – C
Jarren Duran – LF
Jose Fernandez – 3B
Andruw Monasterio – SS
Ryan Waldschmidt – LF
Mickey Gasper – DH
Merrill Kelly – RHP
Ranger Suarez – LHP
Well, at least we have a line-up at a reasonable time today. It appears everybody actually made it to the ballpark in good order this afternoon for the Diamondbacks, so we are clearly already ahead of yesterday. I suppose I should give you the latest updates on the Ketel Marte saga, from today’s pre-game media session. Though in terms of actual facts there is not a great deal more to report. According to Jody Jackson, manager Torey Lovullo has not talked to Ketel today. “He was asked if he was surprised at the lack of communication. “A little bit, yes“ given their close relationship.”
Marte is said to be on his way back to Arizona for an MRI on his knee, though John Gambadoro says he is “not back yet.” Steve Gilbert reports that Lovullo “thinks the reason Marte is getting MRI back in Phx instead of here was Ketel’s choice but not sure.” I think that’s just about all the information to come out today, and it all seems incredibly vague. I understand exactly why the team doesn’t want to say too much – and perhaps can’t, once you get into health. But the lack of reliable information is pouring gasoline on the fires of speculation. It’s also interesting that even long-term reporters with contacts in the organization have nothing publicly to offer on what’s happening.
Oh, well. In the ongoing absence of Marte, I’d expect it to be mostly Ildemaro Vargas, since he’s the only player apart from Ketel to have started at second-base for the D-backs this season. Tim Tawa has 3.2 innings there, and we saw Jordan Lawlar there in the ninth inning yesterday, when Vargas was on the mound. Not many other options on the 40-man roster with experience. Tommy Troy has played there for the Aces, but he’s still on the IL with a sprained right shoulder after crashing into a wall at Chavez Ravine. This evening’s infield of Tawa, Vargas, Geraldo Perdomo and Jose Fernandez is not exactly what we expected at the start of the season…
"The Los Angeles Lakers have never been just a basketball team. They have been one of the greatest privileges of our lives.
"Our focus has always been on what we believe is best for the Lakers, the fans who have supported this franchise for generations and the greater Los Angeles community.
"Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse have made the decision to sell the family's remaining stake, and we remain united in that decision. We intend to move forward thoughtfully, respectfully and through the appropriate process.
"We have tremendous respect for Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and believe they understand what the Lakers represent to Los Angeles and our incredibly loyal fan base. We are confident they will honor everything this franchise stands for while building upon the foundation our father created."
Within hours of the first report that the five Buss siblings wanted to sell the remaining family shares, Jeanie Buss and her attorney, Adam Streisand, sent a strongly worded letter to the other siblings' attorney saying that selling the shares would be "a breach of trust" and violate court orders. From that letter:
"[No selling of the] 17.8% ownership interest in the Los Angeles Lakers, Inc. can be effectuated without approval by the current co-trustees, i.e., Jeanie, Janie and Joey Buss. The co-trustees are bound to vote the Los Angeles Lakers, Inc. shares to ensure that the minimum 15% ownership requirement is maintained in order to ensure that Jeanie Buss may remain Controlling Owner."
And that's really the rub — Jeanie Buss wants to stay in her role as team governor.
Like any good family drama, there is plenty of backstory here. The Buss family has owned the Lakers since Jerry Buss purchased the team in 1979, and behind the star power of names like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, the franchise has won 11 titles and become the biggest brand in the sport. When Jerry passed, it was Jeanie as team governor (the controlling owner who was the liaison with the league), Jimmy was put in charge of the basketball side, with Joey and Jesse as part of the front office (Joey and Jesse were respected around the league for their work, particularly with the draft). Jimmy, however, struggled in the GM role and was eventually forced out by Jeanie.
It reportedly was Jeanie who drove the initial sale of the Lakers to Mark Walters for what was then a stunning $10 million. The numbers were too big to ignore, and the point had come where the Buss family — as much as the Lakers drove revenue — could not compete with the deep-pocketed billionaire owners buying up teams. After the sale, Joey and Jesse were let go as the front office was restructured.
Jeanie, however, had a five-year agreement with Walter to stay on as the governor. She was around the team and still involved in its business. The other Buss family members were not.
Then came the news that shocked the league: Walter was selling the Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner (who will have to get their money from somewhere, combined they are not worth the billions needed for this transaction).
Now, those other Buss family members want to sell while Jeanie wants to hold on to the shares. And it looks like it will be hashed out by lawyers and, potentially, judges.
A forgotten former international quick has been linked to a shock Test call-up to bolster Australia’s pace attack; while a series of key Australia A squad calls have revealed who’s on the selectors’ radar.
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 12: Jack Perkins #50 of the Athletics pitches during the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jacob Soriano/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
UPDATE: New starter tonight as lefty Brady Basso will get things started. One would assume this is merely going to be an opener assignment while Perkins handles the bulk this evening. The team will also swap Gelof and Muncy, with Gelof DH’ing while Muncy handles left field.
The A’s dropped their first game in Kansas City last night, losing 9-5 and dropping the club to 49-76, tied with the Angels for the worst record in the sport. If the club ever needed a win, tonight’s the night.
Before the game the A’s made a minor move for some extra bullpen depth, adding the recently-claimed Taylor Rashi to the active roster:
The right-hander has very minimal big league experience, with 10 games last year and three this season. The former Giants and Diamondbacks farmhand has generally put up good numbers in the minors, including a 2.56 ERA in 24 appearances this year. With the state of the bullpen Rashi is as good as any reliever to give a shot and see if the A’s can catch lightning in a bottle.
To make room on the roster right-hander Mason Barnett was optioned to Triple-A. He was in the rotation the past couple turns but he struggled in his chances and will now head back to the minors and continue to work on honing his craft. The A’s will need to make a move for a new starter sometime later this week.
It’ll be right-hander Jack Perkins getting the ball this evening for his 12th start this year. It hasn’t been an easy year for the rookie, who began in the bullpen before being asked to take on a starter’s role halfway through the year. The results have been unexpected as he’s struggled to an 8.17 ERA during his starting assignments so far. He’s not exactly trending in the right direction either as he’s gotten smacked for at least five runs in his past three starts. Hopefully he’ll be able to turn things around tonight in Kansas City against a fellow bottom-dweller in the Royals, though last night should warn everyone that they still got some big bats in that lineup of theirs.
Here’s how the A’s starting lineup shakes out tonight:
No Jacob Wilson again tonight. That shoulder injury has kept him out of recent games and it’s a real possibility that he’s done for the year. Manager Mark Kotsay spoke about his shortstop yesterday:
“He came up, tried to hit today and couldn’t really get full range of motion,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said after the game. “He’s day-to-day.”
Darell Hernaiz will handle shortstop duties today and could see more time there moving forward. The rest of the lineup is fairly standard. We’ll see Tommy White return to third base while Jeff McNeil handles the other corner.
Meanwhile, the Royals kept it close to the chest but have now announced that Daniel Lynch IV is getting the start for them tonight. Lynch was a solid reliever all year long for the Royals but with them out of the playoff hunt they’re going to try him as a starting pitcher the rest of the season. His first two starts weren’t great as he allowed three runs in each short outing. They’ll be looking for more length from him tonight and it’s the A’s job to get him out as fast as possible.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews (52) throws against Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit in Tuesday, August 5, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co
First Pitch: 6:40 PM CDT
TV: Twins.TV
Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.com
The Lakers left everyone crossing their fingers after mortgaging their future on Walker Kessler, whom they acquired in a sign-and-trade from Utah on a four-year, $130 million deal, sending out unprotected first round picks in 2031 and 2033 alongside pick swaps in 2028 and 2030.
ESPN’s Joshua Kushner and Disney’s CEO Bob Iger watch Novak Djokovic of Serbia play against Taylor Fritz of the USA during the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Queens, New York. (JASON SZENES) JASON SZENES/ NY POST
Within a few-hour stretch, Laker fans had to digest the news that the Buss family was selling their 17.8% stake in the franchise to the team’s new owners after a 47-year reign, only to quickly learn that Jeanie Buss was waging war against her siblings to block the deal and remain the team’s governor.
Check on your friends who are Laker fans.
They’re not okay.
Just ask Laker superfan Flea, the founding member and bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Flea, whose real name is Michael Peter Balzary, took to X on Monday to lament what has been one of the most wild offseasons in Laker history, if not the wildest.
“Oh lakers, I just wanna get lost in the transcendent and telepathic communal cosmos of the orange bouncing ball why do you do [this] to me,” he wrote.
It’s a fair question.
This offseason has been so drama-filled that it’s almost comical. At this point, this isn’t sports. It’s satire.
And it’s far from over.
The board of governors still has to approve the sale from Walter to Iger and Kushner.
Jeanie Buss, controlling owner and President of the Los Angeles Lakers, attends the FIBA EuroBasket match between Slovenia and Poland at Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (NurPhoto) NurPhoto via Getty Images
Meanwhile, the basketball side of things is at a standstill. These major pending pieces essentially stunt the franchise from taking care of much-needed offseason business, such as building out the front office and revamping the data and analytics department.
How about the players?
This is a lot of drama for Luka Doncic, who’s preparing for his inauguration as the sole torch bearer for Laker fans’ championship dreams.
He’s hosting a four-day mini camp in Slovenia this week to try to build team chemistry, including paying for all of his teammates’ expenses during the trip. While Doncic and Austin Reaves will be lovingly teasing each other and trying to build rapport with their new teammates, there’s static blaring in the background.
There’s so many unknowns. So much movement. So much chaos.
Sure, Lakers players and fans are used to drama. The franchise is under the brightest spotlight of all 30 teams in the NBA. They’ve had some of the league’s biggest stars, including Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and James. They’ve won 17 championships. They’re always under the most powerful of microscopes.
Kurt Rambis, Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka attend the FIBA EuroBasket match between Slovenia and Poland at Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Rambis is a former NBA player and coach, Pelinka is the president of basketball operations and general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Buss is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers. (NurPhoto) NurPhoto via Getty Images
But this offseason is an aberration.
Even for the Lakers, the drama has been eye popping. It has been relentless. It has been unnerving.
Want to relax on the beach before the marathon 82-game season begins? Think again. Here’s some news that’s going to give you heart palpitations.
Want to unwind before Doncic tries to lead the Lakers to their first championship since 2020? Joke’s on you! There’s more action in August than there could ever be in June.
The Lakers have gone from being the darlings of the NBA to degenerating into tabloid fodder. They’re on the front page. Their makeup is smeared. They’re wide-eyed. They’re entrenched in scandal.
It has been a doozy for Laker fans.
The Lakers were supposed to turn a new page this summer.
Instead, they blew up the script, leaving everyone reeling.
Aug 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Zach McKinstry (39) hits a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66)
Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., PNC Park SB Nation Site:Bucs Dugout Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Pitching Matchup: RHP Keider Montero (9-7, 3.22 ERA) vs. RHP Braxton Ashcraft (12-5, 3.88 ERA)
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 16: Cleveland Guardians left fielder Jo Adell (7) grounds out to second base during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball interleague game between the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians on August 16, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Here’s the Giants’ lineup:
Giants 8/18
J. Cox CF R. Devers DH V. Bericoto RF B. Eldridge 1B O. Basabe 2B B. Kennedy 3B D. Gilbert LF A. Knizner C C. Koss SS
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros, who own a 2.0-game lead in the AL West, will open a three-game series with the Angels tonight at Daikin Park.
RHP Cristian Javier (1-3), who shut out the Angels in 5.0 innings of stellar relief last month, will get the start for the Astros tonight opposite Angels rookie RHP George Klassen (1 1).
EL REPTÍL: RHP Cristian Javier is making his seventh start of the season and his fourth since returning from the IL in early July…he’s split time between being a starter and reliever since his return, making four relief appearances and three starts.
Since returning from the IL, he has a 4.30 ERA (11ER/23IP) with 21 strikeouts in 23.0 IP.
THE TURNAROUND: After a slow start to the season, the Astros are 43-31 since May 22, which is the second-best record in the AL in that span.
On that date, the Astros were 20-31, 11 games under, which is their low water mark for the season.
THAT’S OFFENSIVE: Among American League teams, the Astros rank first in slugging (.413), first in total bases (1740), second in OPS (.732), second in home runs (168), and third in runs scored (576).
In the Majors, the Astros rank third in homers, trailing only the Nationals (180) and Yankees (171).
VS. THE ANGELS: The Astros are 6-4 against the Angels this season and need just one win this week to win their sixth consecutive season series against the Angels.
The Astros 144-92 (.610) all- time record against the Angels is their best against any single opponent in franchise history.
TONIGHT’S RADIO BROADCASTS: The Astros English radio broadcast can be heard on SportsTalk 790 featuring Robert Ford and Brian Bogusevic… the Spanish radio broadcast will feature Francisco Romero and Alex Treviño on TUDN 102.9 FM.
DOWN ON THE FARM: Several of the Astros minor league clubs are having second-half success this season, while the Astros FCL team dominated in their completed campaign:
Triple A Sugar Land: In second half action, the Space Cowboys are in first place in the PCL East Division with a 31-14 (.689) record.
Double A Corpus Christi: For the second half, the Hooks are in third place in the Texas League South Division with a 23-22 record (1.0 game out of first place).
Class A Fayetteville: For the second half, the Woodpeckers are in first place in the South Atlantic League North Division with a 26-20 (.565) record.
Rookie Level FCL Astros: The Astros won the Florida Complex League championship, finishing with a 42-11 (.792) record in the regular season.
SUNDAY NIGHT: The Astros and Mariners played a close ballgame on Sunday Night Baseball, with the Astros dropping the contest by a score of 3-2.
The Astros scored their two runs on solo shots hit by 2B Nick Allen (1×2) and SS Jeremy Peña (1×4).
RHP Hunter Brown (2ER/5IP) started for Houston and was handed the loss, as he worked around five walks and three hits allowed in his outing.
TAXI SQUAD ADDITION: RHP Ethan Pecko has been added the Astros Taxi Squad and will work out with the Major League team today at Daikin Park.
Pecko, 23, the Astros sixth-round pick in 2023, has combined to post a 4.57 ERA (42ER/82.2IP) with 86 strikeouts in 20 games (18 starts) in the minors this season, including 17 games at the Triple A level.
THE CLOSER: LHP Josh Hader, now in his 10th Major League season, has made 499 career appearances, needing just one more to become the 12th active Major Leaguer to reach 500 career appearances.
Hader has been stellar since returning from injury in early June, going 4-1 with a 0.90 ERA (3ER/30IP), 41 strikeouts, a .126 opponent average (13×103) and a 0.77 WHIP, while also converting all 17 of his save opportunities in 31 appearances.
THROWING STRIKES: LHP Steven Okert has not allowed a walk in 22 consecutive appearances (since June 28), which spans 22.0 innings pitched.
Some notes on his streak:
Okert is closing in on the club record for consecutive walkless apps. in a single season, which is 24 straight, posted by RHP Pat Neshek from April 8-June 2, 2015.
Only RHP Garrett Whitlock (27g) has had a longer streak of consecutive walkless apps. in MLB in 2026.
per Elias, Okert’s streak of 22.0 consecutive innings without a walk is the fifth-longest by a reliver in a single season in franchise history, and the longest since RHP Wilton Lopez had a streak of 22.1 consecutive walkless innings from April 8-May 17, 2012.
MVP-CALIBER: Yordan Alvarez holds the lead in all AL Triple Crown categories, ranking first in average (.321), first in HR (36) and first in RBI (88).
Additionally, he leads MLB in OPS (1.054), OBP (.435), SLG (.619), and TB (276)…in the AL, he ranks tied for first in hits (143) and XBH (61), second walks (86), and tied for second in runs (82).
YOR-GONE!: DH Yordan Alvarez has hit 36 home runs this season, which leads the AL.
He’s just one homer shy of matching his career high in homers (37 HR in 2022) and is 11 homers shy of matching the franchise record for a single season, set by 1B Jeff Bagwell in 2000 (47 HR).
OUCH!: 3B Isaac Paredes was hit by a pitch for the 17th time of the season on Sunday night, which ranks fifth in the Majors.
Hit 17 HBP are the most by an Astro in a single season since 2B Craig Biggio also recorded 17 HBP in 2007.
WHAM BAM CAM: RF Cam Smith has a triple, three homers and seven RBI in his last eight games.
Smith is batting .346 (18×52) with two doubles, two triples, three home runs, nine RBI and a 1.005 OPS in his last 15 games since July 29.
Game Info
Game Date/Time: Monday, August 18, 7:10 p.m. CT
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
TV: Space City Home Network
Radio: KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 11: Nick Martinez #28 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates in the dugout during the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jacob Soriano/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
TORONTO, ON - JULY 31: Kyle Leahy #62 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 31, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s game 3 of the St. Louis Cardinals vs the Cincinnati Reds as they’ll clash again Tuesday night. Kyle Leahy will make the start for the Cardinals while Andrew Abbott is the scheduled starter for the Reds. First pitch at Great American Ball Park is set for 5:40pm central time.
Aug 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets pitcher Zac Thornton (49) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Mets lineup
Francisco Lindor – SS Bo Bichette – 3B Luis Robert – CF Carson Benge – RF Francisco Alvarez – DH Christopher Morel – 1B Marcus Semien – 2B A.J. Ewing – LF Luis Torrens – C
SP: Zac Thornton – LHP
Padres lineup
Fernando Tatis – RF Luis Rengifo – LF Manny Machado – 3B Ty France – 1B Jackson Merrill – CF Xander Bogaerts – SS Austin Hays – DH Freddy Fermin – C Jake Cronenworth – 2B
SP: Robbie Ray – LHP
Broadcast info
First pitch: 7:10 PM ET TV: SNY Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Carson Whisenhunt #88 of the San Francisco Giants pitches at Oracle Park on August 11, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The San Francisco Giants begin a three-game road series against the Cleveland Guardians this afternoon.
Taking the mound for the Giants will be left-hander Carson Whisenhunt, who enters today’s game with a 6.11 ERA, 5.40 FIP, with 22 strikeouts to 18 walks in 28 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 4-1 win over the Houston Astros last Tuesday, in which he allowed one run on four hits with two strikeouts and three walks in five and two thirds innings.
He’ll be facing off against Guardians left-hander Foster Griffin, who enters today’s game with a 3.25 ERA, 4.23 FIP, with 125 strikeouts to 33 walks in 138.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Guardians’ 6-4 win over the Detroit Tigers last Wednesday, in which he allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits with three strikeouts and a walk in five innings.
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 17: Ty France #25 of the San Diego Padres looks on during the game between the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Monday, August 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael Mooney/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
San Diego Padres (67-59) at New York Mets (57-69), August 18, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PST
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 13: Pete Alonso #25 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a single in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 13, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images
So that was cool! The Orioles emerged from a grueling 10-game road trip with something like momentum, taking three of four from the AL-best Tampa Bay Rays on the road. The starting pitching was solid, the hitters clutch, and the defense frequently stepped up.
Now, they welcome the second-place Yankees to Camden Yards. The Yankees have a comfortable grip on a wild card spot, but they’re not without flaws. They’re really missing Aaron Judge, hovering around .500 since he fractured his rib in late May. They’re not hitting for average (.229 as a team), though they do hit for power. They didn’t do much to improve themselves at the trade deadline, making three main acquisitions, first baseman Luis Garcia Jr., outfielder Heliot Ramos, and calling up their #1 prospect George Lombard Jr. in place of the struggling Anthony Volpe at short. Lombard Jr. has been very good; the other two not so much.
Nonetheless, the Yankees’ pitching staff has been excellent, and that outlook could get even better with the return of Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.30 ERA), fresh off the IL after missing July and most of August with elbow inflammation.
It’s been a stop-and-start year for Rodón, who missed Opening Day after getting bone spurs removed from his left elbow back in October 2025, and didn’t debut ‘til late April. He pitched well when he did pitch this season, going 4-2 in nine starts with a 3.30 ERA, and 52 strikeouts over 46⅓ innings. But the elbow flared up again, and the Yankees put him on the 15-day IL on July 3 (retroactive to June 30). Rodón didn’t end up needing surgery, settling for a PRP injection instead, but the recovery dragged, and he ended up missing 41 games.
This will be his first start since June 28, so we might expect that the lefty could be on a pitch count limit in this game. Gunnar Henderson and Tyler O’Neill have both had success against him. Carlos Narváez has only faced Rodón six times, but he’s got three hits, including a homer.
The Orioles are countering with Shane Baz, who is pitching well overall, but getting unlucky somehow: to wit, the righty has a 3.52 ERA in his last seven games, but is also 0-4 in that stretch. Baz doesn’t have a win since June 12, in fact. Blame the lack of run support, mainly. His last start, however, in Minnesota, was sloppy, as he allowed five runs on nine hits in just three innings. Hopefully that was just a blip.
