Rodriguez didn't factor into the decision Monday in Seattle despite limiting the Mariners to just one run on three hits and two walks while striking six in 6.1 innings
Rodriguez pitched into the seventh without giving up a run, at which point he was actually bailed out by reliever Robby Ross Jr. after leaving with one out and runners on second and third. That proved to be the key moment in the game, as an Aaron Hill homer tied it in the very next inning before Mookie Betts' blast put Boston ahead for good in the ninth. Still, the team's inability to get its normally potent offense going until late cost the southpaw a chance at a victory. Rodriguez is scheduled to take the mound in an even more pitcher-friendly environment next time out, as the Red Sox will be at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.