Clarke completed 3.2 innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Tuesday, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one.
Clarke was handed an early three-run lead but could not make it out of the fourth inning, departing with two outs after allowing a game-tying two-run home run to Enrique Hernandez and a second hit to opposing pitcher Ross Stripling. He was once again a victim of his own wildness, throwing balls on 32 of his 71 pitches and walking three batters. After beginning the season by pitching 10.2 innings without issuing a walk, Clarke has now allowed 17 free passes in his last 31.1 frames while seeing his ERA rise by over four runs during that stretch. Overall, the 26-year-old has posted a 6.21 ERA and 1.57 WHIP and has allowed 10 homers in 42 innings this season. He'll need to demonstrate better command to turn things around in the second half.