Paxton (1-1) allowed four earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out nine across 5.1 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Despite earning the win, Paxton got off to a shaky start by allowing a leadoff home run to Jonathan Villar. He scattered seven other hits in the outing, though only one went for extra-bases. Paxton missed plenty of bats, generating 20 swinging strikes and now has 14 strikeouts through 11 innings for the season.