Javier Vazquez spun seven innings of one-run ball, giving up just three hits hits, in Tuesday's tough-luck 1-0 loss to the A's. The run was unearned, making it the second straight start that Vazquez hasn't allowed an earned run. He's actually on a hot streak, allowing just two earned runs in his last three starts, covering 17 1/3 innings. Vazquez racked up 109 pitches in this one despite not walking a batter and striking out five. He takes on the Rangers on Sunday.

Javier Vazquez spun 5 1/3 innings of shutout ball despite giving up 10 hits in Tuesday's win against the Angels. Vazquez racked up 98 pitches despite not walking a batter. He struck out four. Over his last two starts, he's given up only two runs in 10 1/3 innings. Progress is progress for a pitcher whose ERA hovered over 7.00 for most of the year. He's 4-7 with a 6.37 ERA and will take those numbers into an advantageous matchup on the road against Oakland next week.

Javier Vazquez yielded two runs in five innings Thursday in a loss to the Phillies. Vazquez gave up eight hits and walked two in his five innings, so he had to pitch out of some jams to get away having allowing just two runs. Still, this one was a whole lot better than his last two starts. At least his ERA is back down under 7.00 again.