Wacha gave up six runs on eight hits in only four innings for the second consecutive start Thursday against the Rockies, but was able to avoid a decision in an eventual 13-7 win.
After two low-scoring games to open this series in St. Louis, the rubber game turned out more like an evening at Coors Field, with both teams beating up the opposing starter. While Wacha was fortunate not to get the worst of it, he's also now given up a stunning 16 runs (12 earned) over his last three outings. The righty's also failed to finish five innings in three of his nine starts. There's some bad luck at play here -- his BABIP's inflated to .338 now -- but it's worth noting that Wacha has shockingly failed to induce even one pop-out all year long. It won't be easy to get back on track with a Tuesday start against the Cubs next on the docket.