Montas allowed three runs on eight hits and struck out eight in six innings in a no-decision versus San Diego on Wednesday.
Despite a quality start, the right-hander left the game in position for the loss. He got off the hook when Oakland rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to force extras. Montas continues to be a strikeout machine, and it was encouraging to see him avoid issuing a walk for the first time since June 10. The 28-year-old owns a 4.10 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 140:33 K:BB through 125 innings. He lines up for a road start in Cleveland next week.