DeSclafani (8-4) gave up six runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks over four innings in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Pirates in the opening game of a doubleheader. He struck out four.
The righty's problems largely came in the first inning, when he gave up four runs. The four innings represented the 26-year-old righty's shortest stint on the mound since June 15, when he lasted just 2.2 innings versus the Braves, and Saturday's effort broke a streak of three-consecutive quality starts. DeSclafani will look to get back on track when he faces the Brewers next Friday.