Shane Smith News: Worst defeat of season Tuesday

Smith (3-4) took the loss Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out two in 4.1 innings.

Smith allowed a season high in runs while also posting his lowest strikeout total of his rookie campaign. It was his first start this season allowing more than three earned runs. Despite not having his best stuff, Smith only allowed one extra-base hit, though he's now issued multiple walks in five straight starts. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively set for this weekend on the road versus the Blue Jays.