Mariners' Felix Hernandez: Takes loss against Astros

Hernandez (11-7) allowed eight runs (four earned) on ten hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in a loss Tuesday to Houston.

Analysis:

Hernandez wasn't helped by two Seattle errors, but he was falling behind Astros hitters all night, as he threw just 16 first-pitch strikes to 29 batters. He hasn't been his sharpest to close the season, as Hernandez has given up four or more runs in five of his past seven starts. His ERA is up to 3.71, which would be his worst mark since he posted a 3.92 ERA as a 21-year-old in 2007.