Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman surrendered seven earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out six in 4 1/3 innings against the Rays Saturday to drop to 0-3. It was the second time in three starts that Gausman gave up seven earned runs, elevating his ERA to 8.84 in 19 1/3 innings.
Gausman may be a candidate to be optioned to the minors to work on honing his pitching. If he takes another turn for the Orioles, it'll come Thursday against the Red Sox at home.