Gray threw four innings allowing four runs on six hits and a walk, striking out three in a slugfest win over the Nationals on Wednesday.
Gray was fortunate that his teammates put up nine runs in the first two innings to give them a commanding 9-2 lead, but failed to capitalize as he didn't last the five innings required to earn a win. Gray has now failed to reach the fifth inning in each of his three most recent starts, although he's allowed fewer runs each time, eight, six, and now four.. The young right-hander's ERA has now ballooned to 4.69, up from 3.77 on August 6th. He'll look to right the ship against the Brewers on Tuesday.