Mariners' Marco Gonzales: Quality start wasted

Gonzales didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 9-4 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

The veteran southpaw continued an impressive run that has seen him reel off seven quality starts in nine outings since the beginning of August. Gonzales has a 5-0 record, 2.37 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB through 57 innings over that stretch, but despite his efforts the M's now sit four games back of a wild-card spot in the AL with the A's, BoSox, Blue Jays and Yankees all ahead of them.