Padres pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne took a loss Saturday, giving up five runs (two earned) on six hits and five walks in 3 2/3 innings while striking out three in his team's 5-3 defeat against the BRaves.
Despaigne (2-2) issued three or more walks in three of his first five starts, but he managed to dodge trouble while posting a 1.31 ERA. He wasn't as lucky Saturday, but he managed to avoid tacking all five runs onto his ERA. He owns a 1.66 ERA and 20:16 K:BB ratio in 38 innings. Despaigne is scheduled to face the Cardinals Thursday.