Athletics pitcher Drew Pomeranz endured a rough outing Monday, giving up eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits and two walks in just 3 2/3 innings while striking out four in his team's 14-8 loss to the Rangers.
Pomeranz (5-4) surrendered a two-run single in the second inning before coming unglued in the fourth, when he was pulled after giving up four hits and two walks in the inning, including a home run. His ERA shot up from 1.90 to 2.91 in the loss, and he owns a 48:23 K:BB ratio in 55 2/3 innings. Pomeranz is scheduled to face the Red Sox Saturday.