Mariners pitcher Brandon Maurer took a loss Saturday after giving up six earned runs on six hits and one walk in just 4 1/3 innings while striking out two in his team's 9-4 loss to the Astros.
Maurer (1-3) gave up a two-run home run to rookie George Springer in the first inning to start the scoring, and his night was ended when Springer launched another two-run shot in the fifth inning. Maurer owns an ugly 6.99 ERA and 15:10 K:BB ratio in 28 1/3 innings. He's scheduled to take on the Angels Thursday.