Stults (7-16) picked up the win on Friday against the Diamondbacks as he gave up five runs (two earned) over six innings, while walking a hitter and striking out two. You're not going to get dominant numbers from Stults in his starts, but he's actually pitched fairly well since August 1. Stults has racked up six quality starts over his last eight games started, lowering his ERA from 5.22 to 4.49.

Stults took his league-leading 16th loss (tied with Kevin Correia) on Friday against the Rockies, as he allowed three runs on eight hits over 6.1 innings pitched. Some of Stults' losses this season are due to the Padres bats going to sleep, but not all of his output can be blamed on lack of run support. Stults remains among the league leaders in home runs allowed (25) and batting average against (.284) and isn't someone you normally want in your lineup.

Stults turned in an up-and-down performance -- two runs on five hits and five walks to go with four strikeouts in six innings -- and was the hard-luck loser Sunday against the Dodgers. With his 15th defeat, Stults fell into a tie with A.J. Burnett and Kevin Correia for most losses so far in 2014. However, Stults has mostly turned around a sour first half, posting a 3-4 record, 3.66 ERA, 1.329 WHIP, and 6.56 K/9 in 46.2 innings across eight post-All-Star break starts. His next slated nod arrives Friday in Colorado, where he's recorded a 3.09 ERA, 1.029 WHIP, and seven strikeouts versus one walk in 11.2 innings (two outings).

Stults lost his 14th game of the season Monday, giving up four runs on nine hits, including two home runs over five innings versus Milwaukee. Stults had been pitching better of late. Monday's outing was the first time in five starts that the lefty allowed more than two runs. Stultz will try to finish August strong on Sunday against the Dodgers.

Stults (6-13) earned the victory Wednesday, throwing five innings of one-run ball with four hits, a walk and five strikeouts against the Dodgers. Stults turned his season around when the calendar flipped past July. The 34-year-old is 3-0 and has allowed only four runs over 24.2 innings (1.46 ERA) in four August outings. Stults should get two more turns this month and will face the Brewers on Monday.

Stults gave up two runs and four hits in seven innings at St. Louis on Thursday, but recorded a no-decision. He walked one and struck out just one batter. Stults allowed a two-run homer to Jhonny Peralta in the second inning, but was otherwise strong. He's been effective in general lately, although he's likely to be bumped from the starting rotation once Andrew Cashner (shoulder) returns from the disabled list. He's scheduled to face the Dodgers in his next start, but that might be his last one, assuming Cashner doesn't suffer any setbacks in his current rehab process.

Stults struck out six and held the Pirates to one run on seven hits over 6.1 innings to pick up his fifth win of the season Saturday night. The Padres have been forced to keep Stults in the rotation throughout the season simply because they've lacked healthy alternatives, but with back-to-back quality starts, he'll have some momentum going into a road start against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Thursday.

Eric Stults allowed six runs on six hits over six innings in Sunday's loss to the Braves. Stults hit rough waters in the third inning when the Braves collected all six hits and plated six runs. Otherwise, Stults was fairly good, allowing only one baserunner over the other five innings. However it happened, the southpaw fell to 3-13 with the loss. Perhaps he'll fare better the second time around, as Stults will draw the Braves again in his next start on Friday.

Eric Stults allowed three runs while striking out seven over five innings in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. The Cubs got to Stults in three of his five innings of work, as he allowed six hits and three walks on the night. The left-hander dropped to 3-12 with a 5.00 ERA on the year.

Eric Stults surrendered three earned runs over five innings Wednesday in a no-decision versus the Rockies.Stults was fantastic in his previous start, throwing seven scoreless innings against the Giants. But, as usual, Coors Field proved to be a tough test. He did strike out five without issuing a walk and will try to get back in the win column next week against the Mets.