37 Brandon Maurer, SP

Mariners pitcher Brandon Maurer turned in a decent performance but did not factor into the decision Friday night against the Indians.

Maurer, who made his eighth start of the season, surrendered two runs in the second and gave up a solo home run to Drew Stubbs in the fifth. He was charged with three runs and five hits over six innings of work. He struck out six and walked four in a 6-3 defeat in extras.

Maurer has allowedat least three runs in each of his last three starts since his last win on April 25 against the Angels. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday on the road against the Angels. He tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings in his last start against the Angels.

Mariners pitcher Brandon Maurer had problems keeping the ball in the park Saturday night against the Athletics. Maurer, who made his seventh start, allowed three runs on six hits over five innings in the 4-3 defeat.

Two of the three runs he surrendered came on solo home runs, including Josh Donaldson's solo blast in the second inning.

Maurer (2-5) was pulled after throwing 95 pitches and finished with four strikeouts and two walks. He has allowed three home runs over his last two starts (nine innings).

He is scheduled to make his next start Friday at Cleveland.