Tigers pitcher Drew Smyly was stuck with the loss Monday after giving up six earned runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings while striking out four in his team's 10-0 loss to the A's.
Smyly (2-3) was victimized by four solo home runs, two each in the second and third innings, and the A's were able to tack on two more runs in the fourth inning. Smyly hadn't had a particular issue with keeping the ball in the park before Monday's start, as he had surrendered just four home runs in 39 1/3 innings going into the game. He owns a 3.86 ERA and 40:18 K:BB ratio in 44 1/3 innings. Smyly is scheduled to take on the Mariners Saturday.