Stripling pitched three runs on nine hits and one walk with two strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.
The fact that Stripling, who now rides a three-game losing streak, managed a quality start at Coors Field is somewhat amazing in itself. He was tagged for a season-high nine hits, but managed to escape disaster at every turn, inducing multiple double-plays while matching his season high with 12 ground outs. Stripling is barely hanging on to his starting role, and with rosters expanding, he'll likely be the odd-man out if a change takes place. For now, the right-hander is slated to start again Tuesday versus Arizona.