Shoemaker fell to 2-2 on the year Tuesday against the Mariners, but struck out 10 batters in 7.1 innings and only gave up three earned runs on five hits, three of which were solo home runs. Shoemaker hadn't struck out any more than seven batters in a game this season. His biggest weakness all season has been home runs, giving up five in his past three starts, including 2.22 per nine innings this season.