Jason Alexander News: Takes loss against Athletics

Alexander (1-1) was the pitcher of record in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics, striking out three batters while allowing five earned runs on 11 hits and two walks over six innings.

The Athletics were able to consistently generate offense against Alexander, as they scored in all but the first and third innings. The right-hander was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to start Thursday and now has a 4.20 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB over 15 frames in three outings with the Astros. Alexander could receive another turn through the rotation next week against Washington given the plethora of injuries to Houston's pitching staff, but the organization may elect to go in another direction.