Those who criticized the Orioles for sending down Kevin Gausman after three excellent starts gained some justificiation when he struggled mightily Friday in his first outing since his recall.
Gausman gave up runs in all the even innings he pitched against Tampa Bay. He finished having yielded five earned runs on seven hits in five innings. His velocity was down as he walked four and fanned just one.
Gausman served as the 26th man for the doubleheader, and was sent back to Triple-A Norfolk shortly after the game.