Rockies' German Marquez: Punished by long ball

Marquez (11-10) took the loss Monday after allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings against the Rangers.

The Rangers were supposed to be one of Marquez's easier matchups of the year, but the 26-year-old righty gave up three home runs for the second time in his last three starts. He's surrendered 19 runs over his last four outings, sending his ERA from 3.42 to 4.10. Marquez will also take a 1.21 WHIP and 156:54 K:BB into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to be at home against the Braves over the weekend.