Pirates pitcher Vance Worley allowed four runs on nine hits in six innings of work in Pittsburgh's 4-0 loss to the Cubs Monday.
Worley's issues came in the third inning with two outs. After walking Dexter Fowler, Worley allowed a single to Jorge Soler to put two on for Anthony Rizzo, who double to center field, bringing home a run. Kris Bryant then ripped an RBI single to center to score two more runs.
Then in the fifth, Bryant came through again with a single to center to bring home another run.
"After the two-out walk, Vance wasn't able to execute pitches he’s been able to execute throughout the young season so far," manager Clint Hurdle said per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "All in all, It's not a bad outing by any means."
Worley, now 2-2, ballooned his ERA to 4.50. He will look to get back on track Sunday against the Cardinals.