Lackey allowed two runs on four hits and two walks and struck out seven over six innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Lackey has thrown a quality start in every one of his starts since May, a streak he extended to nine outings with Tuesday's effort. He has more strikeouts than innings pitched in four of his last five starts and he now has 91 strikeouts in just 88 innings. If he can maintain this pace, it will be Lackey's first season with a K/9 of 9.0 or better in his 14-year major league career.