Hoover retired only one of four batters faced in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Tigers, giving up a run on three hits.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks entered the top of the sixth inning with a 6-0 lead, but after starter Zack Greinke recorded two outs and gave up four runs, Hoover was called upon to put out the fire with a runner on base. The right-hander was unable to extinguish the Tigers rally, as he allowed three successive base hits to tie up the game before inducing an inning-ending popout from Ian Kinsler. Though he's still maintaining a career-best 14.5 K/9 rate -- more than double last season's mark -- Hoover is still putting far too many runners on base, which is reflected in his 1.85 WHIP. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo may soon look to avoid using Hoover in big spots.