Suffers loss in matinee Gomber (9-8) took the loss against the Cubs in Game 1of Wednesday's doubleheader, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out eight. Impact The southpaw served up three homers in the contest, accounting for all five runs scored against him. Gomber has struggled over his past three outings, giving up 13 earned runs across 13.2 frames. On the plus side, he struck out eight batters Wednesday, tied for his second-highest single-game mark in 2021. Gomber will carry a 4.38 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come at Texas early next week.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE