Manning pitched six innings of one-run ball but did not factor into the decision Friday against the Blue Jays, He allowed six hits and a walk while striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

Manning and Toronto starter Steven Matz both allowed just one run through six innings, so Manning was denied his fourth win of the season. However, this was a step in the right direction for the 23-year-old, who had allowed 11 earned runs across his last three starts (14.2 innings pitched). Manning will take a 5.46 ERA into his next scheduled start Thursday against the Athletics and will look to build on this encouraging outing.