Darvish (2-3) took the loss after giving up five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over 4.1 innings against the Rockies on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish cruised through four frames before coming unraveled in a four-run fifth inning. The Dodgers' prized deadline acquisition has struggled since moving west (5.34 ERA in six starts), but he has maintained his lofty strikeout rate (11.9 K/9) to ease the blow to his owners' ERAs. On a positive note, Darvish became the fastest pitcher to notch 1,000 strikeouts, accomplishing the feat in 128 games. His next start comes against the Nationals next Friday.