Twins starting pitcher Vance Worley has not been sharp this season, but the wheels came completely off Friday against the Mets.
Worley struggled immediately in the game, allowing three runs before recording his first out in the first inning. He allowed two more in the first inning, and was unable to record even a single out in the second inning before being pulled from the game. He took the loss, as the Mets continued to pour it on in a 16-5 game.
Worley was charged with two more runs in the second, finishing with nine runs allowed -- seven earned -- in one inning. He surrendered seven hits and walked a pair of batters while striking out one. Worley's ERA rose from 5.73 to 10.50.
Worley is scheduled to make his fourth start of the season Wednesday against the Angels. Pitching in the National League for three years prior to this one, Worley has never faced the Angels in his career.