Shaky in opening start Burnes allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings Thursday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision. Impact All of the damage against Burnes came in the fifth inning, with the big blow coming on a two-run home run by Nico Hoerner. However, more notable was Burnes uncharacteristic struggle with command. He walked the first batter he faced on the season prior to issuing another free pass in the second frame. Though Burnes didn't possess his best stuff, he still managed to strike out four consecutive batters spanning from the third into the fourth innings. Burnes projects to take the mound next on Tuesday at Baltimore.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
