Pomeranz (2-2) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits while walking three and striking out six over just 4.1 innings in Monday's loss at San Francisco.
Pomeranz recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts in 6.2 shutout innings against the Pirates in his last outing, but came crashing down to earth as he needed 101 pitches to get 13 outs in this one. He does still own a sparkling 12.68 K/9 through 22.0 innings with the Padres, but the southpaw will continue struggling to pitch deep into games unless he reduces his walks after issuing three in each of his first four starts. Pomeranz will be on the road for the fourth time in five appearances when he next takes the mound Sunday against the Dodgers.