Kuhl (1-5) gave up one run on four hits and four walks over five innings while striking out four but came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

He threw only 50 of his 90 pitches for strikes in an inefficient outing, but Kuhl avoided serious damage thanks to two double plays and a pickoff at third base by catcher Elias Diaz. Given the poor showing by the Pirates' bullpen the team could have used a longer outing from the right-hander, who hasn't lasted longer than five innings since mid-April and hasn't won a decision since his first start of the year. Kuhl will next take the mound Monday at home against the Rockies.