Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha took a loss Tuesday, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks in four-plus innings while striking out three in his team's 9-5 defeat against the Reds.
Wacha (5-6) surrendered a two-run home run in the first inning and an RBI double to the opposing pitcher in the fourth. He then put the first three guys of the fifth on base, with one reaching on an error, before exiting the game. Wacha owns a 3.14 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 89:30 K:BB ratio in 97 1/3 innings. He'll look to bounce back Sunday against the Rockies.