Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez gave up three earned runs during Thursday night's 3-0 loss to the Rays.
Chavez allowed one in the fourth and two in the seventh before being pulled. He struck out six batters, walked one and gave up five hits in six innings. He now has a 2.89 ERA for the season.
Chavez has struck out 23 batters in his last four starts.
His next start is projected for May 26 against the Tigers.