DeSclafani (6-1) threw five innings of three-run ball Wednesday, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out five and earning the loss.
The loss was DeSclafani's first of the season in 12 starts, and raised his ERA to 3.11. Despite the eight baserunners allowed, it was a pair of solo homers in the first and fourth that did most of the damage. Limiting the long ball has been a key to DeSclafani's success, as he only allowed five in 31 starts last season, and just four before Wednesday in 2016. Those numbers are especially impressive considering Great American Ballpark was the most home run friendly park in the MLB last year with a full 3.0 home runs per game. DeSclafani will look to keep the ball in the yard next time out at home against the Marlins on Tuesday.