Velasquez (1-2) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk with seven strikeouts over six innings but still took the loss Wednesday to Atlanta.
Since a 2.2-inning stinker against the same Atlanta lineup on Opening Day, Velasquez has been on fire, as he has delivered three straight quality starts with a 20:3 K:BB. Unfortunately, the Phillies have only been able to provide run support for one win in those three starts, and that may wind up becoming a theme for Velasquez as 2018 continues.