The debut of pitching prospect Kevin Gausman in an Orioles uniform in 2014 didn't go any better than his big-league outings of 2013.
Gausman, who struggled with a 3-5 record and 5.66 ERA last season, was promoted Wednesday and promptly surrendered five earned runs on six hits in just four innings in a loss to Detroit. He walked two and struck out two.
The right-hander retired the first seven batters he faced before giving up six singles, two walks and a sacrifice fly in the third and fourth innings combined. He is sticking with the Orioles for their weekend trip to Kansas City, but his next start has yet to be announced.