Despaigne (0-2) took the loss Thursday against the Phillies after allowing three runs on five hits with two walks and three strikeouts over four innings.
Despaigne labored through this one, needing 90 pitches to get through four frames despite holding Philadelphia off the board in the first three. He was given another turn in the rotation after a strong spot start against the league-worst San Diego lineup last time out, but failed to back that result up despite getting another favorable matchup here. Things could get ugly in his next start Tuesday against a high-powered Nationals offense.