Zimmermann allowed three runs on seven hits, walking one and striking out two over eight innings of a 5-1 loss to Texas on Friday night.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmermann (5-1) was named Pitcher of the Month in the American League for April and has been outstanding so far this year, but he ran into an opponent as stingy as he has been with runs in Cole Hamels. While still a quality start, the loss saw his ERA rise to a still microscopic 1.10 on the year. He'll trying to get back in the win column on the road against the Nationals.