Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez fell to 4-5 Thursday after surrendering three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out just one in five innings in his team's 3-2 loss to the Nationals.
All the damage against Alvarez came on a three-run homer in the first inning, which was his first home run allowed in seven starts. Alvarez takes a 4.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 48:23 K:BB ratio into Tuesday's scheduled start against the Phillies.