Indians pitcher Justin Masterson struggled in another abbreviated start Monday, giving up five earned runs on six hits and three walks in two-plus innings while striking out one in his team's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.
Masterson (4-6) has pitched more than four innings just once in his previous five starts, surrendering five runs three times during that stretch. He's walked three or more batters in each of his last five outings as well. Masterson owns a 5.51 ERA and 93:56 K:BB ratio in 98 innings. He's scheduled to face the White Sox Saturday.