Pitcher allows four home runs in loss to visiting team

A starting pitcher allowed four home runs and six earned runs in five innings during a 9-3 loss. The pitcher retired the first two batters before an attempted catch turned into a home run. Three additional home runs followed in the opening inning.

Performance details The pitcher surrendered another home run in the third inning before being removed in the fifth after a double. The team’s offense recorded only two hits until the ninth inning. “It’s my job to come in here and try and stop that bleeding, and I couldn’t get that done,” the pitcher said.

” The opposing starter, a reigning award winner, held the offense in check throughout.

Manager comments The manager said the pitcher showed no mental lapse after the early misfortune. The manager added that the pitcher would use the outing to make adjustments. The 25-year-old pitcher maintained a 2.08 ERA for the season despite the outing.