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Twins pitcher Trevor May got knocked around Saturday against the Tigers.

May gave up five runs on 11 hits over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four and did not issue any walks during the outing. The Tigers were able to take advantage of May putting guys on. The team chipped away at May, picking up a run or two in nearly every inning. Bryan Holaday drove in the first run against May on a second inning single. J.D. Martinez brought in the second run the following inning. May was able to toss a scoreless fourth inning, but gave up another run in the fifth, and surrendered two additional runs in the sixth. He was pulled after giving up his final run.

With the loss, May dropped to 0-3. He’ll take on the Orioles in his next start. 

Astros pitcher Collin McHugh settled for a no-decision Saturday against the Indians.

McHugh allowed two runs on eight hits over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out two and walked one during the outing. McHugh gave up a run in each the third and fourth innings. With two outs in the third, McHugh gave up a double and a run-scoring single before getting out of the inning. In the fourth, two straight singles put men on base early. A sac bunt moved them into scoring position, and a ground out brought one home. 

McHugh left with the game tied, earning a no-decision. He’ll take on the Rangers in his next start.

Athletics pitcher Drew Pomeranz will start Wednesday against the Astros, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. 

The club was considering Pomeranz for a spot start in order to line up their best four pitchers for an upcoming series against the Angels. Pomeranz has a 2.91 ERA over 55 2/3 innings in the majors. 

White Sox starter Scott Carroll continued to get pounded Saturday against the Yankees.

Carroll yielded four earned runs on seven hits in six innings with two walks and no strikeouts to lower his record on the season to 5-8. He has allowed 20 earned runs in his last 23 2/3 innings pitched as his ERA has soared to 5.05.

The right-hander, who did not return to the mound after a sixth inning in which he gave up a home run to Carlos Beltran, is scheduled to start again Friday against Detroit.

Yankees closer David Robertson has rebounded nicely from a poor performance Tuesday against Houston. He pitched a shutout inning with two strikeouts Friday night against the White Sox and did the same Saturday.

Robertson worked around a walk to Paul Konerko to earn his 34th save. He fanned Jordan Danks and Dayan Viciedo along the way.

Twins pitcher Yohan Pino was nearly sunk by an error Saturday against the Tigers.

Pino allowed four runs, one earned, on six hits over five innings. He struck out six and walked two. Pino allowed one run in the second inning, but was otherwise strong early. He ran into trouble during his final inning. Pino gave up a single to open the frame, and a second runner reached on an error. Pino struck out the next batter, which would have ended the inning had the previous play been made. Pino then gave up three straight run-scoring singles. He was finally able to get out of the inning, but the damage had been done.

The Twins blasted Buck Farmer early, giving Pino the win. Pino improved to 2-5. He'll take on the Orioles in his next start. 

Angels pitcher Hector Santiago lasted five innings Friday against the Athletics.

Santiago allowed two runs, one earned, on seven hits over five innings. He struck out five and walked two during the outing. Santiago gave up his first run against the first batter he faced. Coco Crisp hit a leadoff home run out to left center off Santiago in the first inning. He was able to get through the next three innings unscathed, but ran into trouble again in the fifth. On a fielder’s choice, a run wound up coming around on a throwing error by shortstop Erick Aybar. Santiago was able to get out of the inning, but was replaced to start the sixth. Santiago threw 98 pitches.

With the loss, Santiago dropped to 3-8. He’ll take on the Marlins in his next start.

Angels pitcher Hector Santiago lasted five innings Friday against the Athletics.

Santiago allowed two runs, one earned, on seven hits over five innings. He struck out five and walked two during the outing. Santiago gave up his first run against the first batter he faced. Coco Crisp hit a leadoff home run out to left center off Santiago in the first inning. He was able to get through the next three innings unscathed, but ran into trouble again in the fifth. On a fielder’s choice, a run wound up coming around on a throwing error by shortstop Erick Aybar. Santiago was able to get out of the inning, but was replaced to start the sixth. Santiago threw 98 pitches. 

With the loss, Santiago dropped to 3-8. He’ll take on the Marlins in his next start. 

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney picked up his 37th save Friday against the Red Sox.

Rodney entered the game with a two-run lead. He immediately recorded the first two outs on a groudout and flyout. Rodney issued a walk with two outs, but was able to work out of it. Against the next hitter, Rodney inducing a game-ending flyout to right. 

Yankees closer David Robertson picked up a rare win Friday against the White Sox.

Robertson entered with the game tied, and managed to get the job done. He induced a groundout and two strikeouts in his only inning of work. Robertson was a victim of luck, as the Yankees managed to win on a walkoff single in the bottom of the inning. Robertson improved to 2-4.