Sat 8/23/14 2:43 AM

Wainwright allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits, walking three and striking out two over six innings of a 4-3 loss to the Phillies on Friday night. Another sub-par performance for Wainwright (15-8, 2.52 ERA) who has scuffled (for him) over his past seven starts - he was 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA over his six starts prior to this one. There was some indication things might be clicking later in this start so a turnaround could be in the cards when he takes on the Pirates in Pittsburgh next week.