Lackey (7-5) allowed six runs, five of which were earned, on six hits and five walks while striking out four over six innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Lackey struggled with control and three of the batters he walked came around to score. As a result, he was in a 5-0 hole through the top of the second inning which led for his fifth loss of the season. He's now allowed 14 earned runs in his last 16.2 innings over three starts to raise his ERA from 2.78 to 3.50. He'll make his next start Sunday at the Pirates.