Tigers pitcher Drew Smyly was hit hard again Friday night against Tampa Bay, dropping 4-8 on the season. The southpaw was charged with five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over 5 1/3 innings of a 6-3 defeat.

Smyly owns a 3.89 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 81 innings of work. He will look to get back on track Thursday at Kansas City.