McHugh (1-3) allowed five runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out three over four innings to take the loss Friday against the Red Sox.
McHugh allowed runs in each of the four innings he pitched, and left the contest with a 5-0 deficit in a game the Astros would go on to lose. Aside from one excellent start, he's allowed 14 earned runs over 9.2 innings in his other three starts and his ERA has risen to 7.56 while his WHIP now stands at 2.10. He'll try to get back on track in his next start Wednesday at the Mariners.