Thu 9/11/14 4:15 AM

Iwakuma lasted only 4.1 innings Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits while walking two and striking out six Astros in a 5-2 loss. Iwakuma has been hit hard over his last four starts, giving up 15 runs in 18 innings (7.50 ERA) and seen his season ERA rise from 2.57 to 3.11. He will try to turns things around Tuesday at the Angels.