Jason Vargas was hammered for a season-high eight runs in 4 1/3 innings Friday in a loss to the Astros. Vargas was very shaky, allowing nine hits while hitting two batters. He was pulled after loading the bases in the fifth inning and all three runners eventually came around to score after Cory Rasmus gave up a grand slam to Matt Dominguez. Vargas owns a 5.54 ERA in seven starts since returning from the disabled list. He'll get the Athletics next week in Oakland.