Bradley Blalock allowed five runs in 3 2/3 innings and took the loss against the Mariners on Thursday.

Blalock gave up six hits, walked two and struck out one. The 24-year-old won his last start despite allowing six runs, but wasn’t as lucky this time. Blalock has now allowed at least five runs in six consecutive starts. Surely he’s looking forward to the offseason and putting his 9.36 ERA behind him.