Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez took the loss Thursday, giving up four earned runs on seven hits and three walks in five innings while striking out five in his team's 6-5 loss to the Angels.
Chavez (0-2) issued three walks for his second straight start since joining the rotation, and unlike his previous one-hit outing, the Angels were able to knock him around. The starter gave up just one run through four innings before things came apart in the fifth, loading the bases with one out before surrendering a two-run single and another run on a fielder's choice in his final inning of work.
Chavez owns a 2.55 ERA and 18:7 K:BB ratio in 17 2/3 innings. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Twins in Minnesota.