Tue 9/13/11 1:34 AM

Joel Pineiro allowed five runs on five hits in just three innings of work on Monday, falling to 6-7 in the Angels loss to the A's. Pineiro put the Halos behind the eight ball early, serving up a three-run homer to Josh Willingham in the first inning. Tonight was the first time in four outings he failed to complete at least six innings of work. Now the owner of a 5.33 ERA and 1.54 WHIP, he'll get the Orioles in Baltimore this weekend. You'll likely want to keep him benched.