Angels starter Hector Santiago was done in by the longball Wednesday, giving up three home runs in a loss to the Tigers.
Santiago lasted just 4 1/3 innings, giving up seven hits and five earned runs. He struggled with his control once again, walking three. He has now issued 10 free passes over his last three starts, a rare loss of wildness for one of the AL's leaders in fewest walks.
Santiago's promising start has taken a sour turn. He is now 0-4 with three no-decisions in his last seven starts to drop to 7-8, and his ERA has risen from 2.43 to 3.13.