Simon (12-9) gutted out 6.2 innings Thursday, giving up five earned runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out five in a 7-5 loss to the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Simon was susceptible to the long ball Thursday, giving up solo homers to Abraham Almonte and Michael Brantley. Despite throwing seven shutout innings in his previous outing, Simon has now allowed 19 earned runs in his last four outings. Simon frequently pitches to contact, leading to hazardous results when his control eludes him. The 34-year-old will look to rebound against the Twins on Tuesday.