What happened: Ethan Pecko allowed five hits, walked four and struck out one on 88 pitches. Two home runs accounted for all five runs against him.

Why it matters: His ERA rose from 4.91 to 7.88 through two starts. The four walks limited his ability to work deeper despite the eventual comeback.

By the numbers: Pecko threw 48 of 88 pitches for strikes and recorded 13 outs. He has allowed seven earned runs across eight innings in the majors.

What to watch: Pecko's next start will test whether he can reduce the walks and pitch deeper into the game.

Sources

  • MLB.com