The Athletics dropped one of Jesse Chavez's starts for the first time all season Tuesday, in an 8-3 loss to the Mariners.
Chavez failed to finish the sixth inning for just the second time in seven starts, as was chased with two out in the sixth. He allowed four runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings of work, while striking out a season-low three batters and walking two, on 97 pitches.
Chavez dropped his first decision of the season, and is now 2-1 to go with his 2.47 ERA. He has 44 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings of work heading into his next start, scheduled for Monday against the White Sox.