Jeff Locke struggled in a losing effort against the Astros on Friday, allowing three runs on three hits in five innings of work. Locke was able to pile up eight strikeouts in the game while walking three. The only blemish on his evening was a three-run homer that was served up to Jed Lowrie in the first inning. He was able to settle in nicely afterwards, and at least kept his team in the ballgame. The young left-hander has posted an 0-2 record, 5.47 ERA and 23/5 K/BB ratio through his first 24 2/3 innings on the season. He'll go in search of his first victory when he takes on the Mets in New York on Wednesday.