Gray (0-1) fell to the Padres despite striking out 11 in six innings Monday. He gave up just two runs on four hits and one walk, but was out-dueled by San Diego starter James Shields.
Gray came out jittery, allowing the first four Padres hitters to reach base with two runs crossing the plate. While he settled down and pitched magnificently from that point forward, those early struggles were enough to saddle the 24-year-old with a loss. Gray's ability to miss bats makes him an intriguing option in his next start Saturday in San Francisco.