Lackey (4-7) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks across five innings in Monday's loss to the Mets. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Lackey was victimized by the long ball in this one, allowing home runs in the second, third and fourth innings to account for all of the damage done against him. He invited contact for the most part as he notched a season low with the lone punchout, but his propensity for giving up extra-base hits contributed to his removal after just 75 pitches. Lackey has now allowed four earned runs or more in four of his last five outings, allowing nine home runs during that span, and he will carry a hefty 5.26 ERA into Sunday's start against the Pirates.