Velasquez allowed three runs on nine hits over four innings against the Tigers on Monday. He struck out two and walked two.
The three runs all came on solo home runs. Manager Pete Mackanin pulled Velasquez after he allowed two of those home runs in the bottom of the fifth. He was already at 95 pitches due to poor command. Despite the tough outing, Velasquez's overall numbers still look good -- 5-1 with a 2.75 ERA and a 61:17 K:BB in 52.1 innings.