Affeldt (3-2) was lit up by the Nationals on Sunday, surrendering four runs on five hits and more importantly, the lead. Affeldt failed to retire a single batter during his disastrous outing Sunday. It was his worst outing of the season, but the fact that it only raised his ERA to 2.72 indicates how well he has pitched the rest of the season. Unless there was an undisclosed injury, the 35-year-old veteran should bounce back from this poor outing.