Velasquez (8-4) was awful in Tuesday's loss at Dodger Stadium, surrendering nine runs on 11 hits and two walks with six strikeouts in just 4.2 innings of work.
Velasquez can take solace in a strong 6:2 K:BB ratio, but he was atrocious in every other phase of the game. The blister he developed in his previous start was likely still bothering the 24-year-old, as he gave up new career highs in runs and hits while allowing three home runs in under five innings after totaling that many homers in his previous nine appearances combined. Velasquez will get an immediate shot at redemption with a home rematch against these same Dodgers, scheduled for next Tuesday.