Padres' Christian Friedrich: Gives up two homers in loss to Cubs

Friedrich (4-10) allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks over 5.1 innings in a loss Tuesday to the Cubs.

Analysis:

Friedrich's losing streak is now extended to eight games, with his last win coming June 23 against Cincinnati. He walked four batters in a game for the fifth time in just 18 starts this season, and he lacks the swing-and-miss stuff (6.7 K/9) to get away with such inconsistencies in his control. Friedrich surrendered a pair of home runs to the powerful Cubs lineup, the second time this season he has allowed multiple homers in a start.