Jax (3-2) allowed nine earned runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four across 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Red Sox.
Jax got through the first two innings of his start without allowing a run. However, he served up a home run in each of the third, fourth and fifth innings, accounting for six of his earned runs. The Red Sox had little trouble sizing up his offerings, as they also connected for three doubles against Jax. Prior to this outing, he had turned in two consecutive quality starts while posting a 13:3 K:BB, so he should have a chance to bounce back with another turn in the rotation.