Lackey (7-5) allowed five runs on seven hits, including two home runs, and two walks over six-plus innings Sunday but came away with a no-decision in a 6-5 win over the Pirates. He struck out nine.

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He actually held a 5-4 lead after six innings but gave up a hit and a walk to begin the seventh and was lifted for Pedro Strop, who allowed the tying run to score. Lackey's hit a rough patch to close out the first half, posting a 6.91 ERA over his last five starts and 28.2 innings thanks mainly to a 2.2 HR/9 rate. He's still striking batters out at a career-best pace though, racking up a 9.1 K/9 over that stretch, and if he can keep the ball in the park after the All-Star break he should be able to turn things around.