Overview

• Kevin Gausman allowed six runs on 10 hits over 5 2/3 innings in an 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, raising his ERA from 3.97 to 4.59.
• Gausman’s splitter, a key pitch in his arsenal, continues to lack consistency, undermining his overall effectiveness on the mound.
• Despite giving up three home runs, none came on the splitter, but its unreliability prevented him from effectively setting up other pitches.
• Manager John Schneider highlighted Gausman’s fastball as perhaps his best of the season, though hitters capitalized on mistakes left over the plate.
• Recently signed pitcher Jose Urena, who gave up a two-run homer in relief, remains scheduled to start Saturday against the Detroit Tigers.