Astros starting pitcher Jordan Lyles threw a quality start but did not factor into the decision in a 7-5 loss to the Rays Thursday. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three.
Lyles put together a nice stretch from mid-May through mid-June before giving up nine earned runs in nine innings over his previous two starts heading into Thursday. He's scheduled to face the Rangers Wednesday.