Milone gave up three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks across 4.1 innings in a 6-3 loss to the Angels on Saturday. He struck out six but did not factor in the decision.
Milone ran into trouble during the first inning, when he served up a two-run shot to Albert Pujols, and he ended up needing 96 pitches to record only 13 outs. The 32-year-old has pitched well enough in his three starts, with a 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB over 15 innings, but he has a tough matchup versus the Astros on Thursday.