Hudson (10-6) allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and five walks over 3.2 innings against the A's on Saturday. He took the loss and struck out seven batters in the 8-3 decision.
Hudson did not do himself any favors by issuing a season-high five free passes in the contest, and he needed 93 pitches to get through the abbreviated outing, which raised his ERA to 3.99 with a 1.58 WHIP in 117.1 innings this season. He's been a bit lucky overall, entering Saturday's game with a 5.40 FIP. The 24-year-old's next start is expected to come at home versus the Pirates on Friday.