Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel had been outstanding through his first three spring starts while trying to secure a spot in the team's rotation. That all changed in his fourth spring start Tuesday against the Marlins.
The Marlins roughed up the left-handed hurler for seven runs on 13 hits in four innings. Miami did all the damage in the first two innings. Giancarlo Stanton parked a three-run homer in the first inning. The Marlins then came back for four more runs in the second inning, which included a bases-clearing double from Casey McGehee.
Keuchel, who had tossed nine scoreless innings to start spring training, saw his ERA rise to 4.85. He struck out one batter Tuesday and has five strikeouts in 13 innings.