Blackburn didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 10-7 loss to Tampa Bay, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
Blackburn was staked to an early 5-1 lead but couldn't make it through the fifth inning and Oakland ended up blowing the sizable lead anyway. This was the 28-year-old's worst start in five turns, as he permitted highs in runs and baserunners in what was his shortest outing to date. He carries a 2.22 ERA and 0.95 WHIP into his next start, slated to come next week against Detroit.