Lauer struck out six and allowed two runs on two hits and three walks across 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Saturday.
The 23-year-old nearly held the Nationals scoreless through six innings, but he allowed a game-tying homer with two outs in the sixth on the last pitch he threw. Still, it was a strong outing for Lauer, who has been searching for some consistency since throwing six scoreless innings in his first outing of the year. Lauer is 2-3 with a 4.41 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 32.2 innings. His next outing will likely be on the road Thursday against the Braves.