38 Tyson Ross SP

Ross (5-4) allowed three earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Braves.

Ross pitched better than his line indicates, as he allowed only a solo home run and an RBI double through six innings. He hit the first batter he faced in the seventh inning, but Robby Erlin was unable to strand the runner, which brought in Ross' third earned run of the game. Notably, his velocity -- which had decreased from 92.2 mph to 90.4 from April to June -- bounced back up to 91 mph, a positive sign for his ability to sustain success as the season wears on.

Ross (5-3) was credited with a no-decision Saturday against the Marlins. He allowed four earned runs over 5.1 innings while striking out seven batters and surrendering two walks.

The swing-and-miss stuff was there for Ross on Saturday, but his struggles in the sixth inning were ultimately his undoing. He coughed up three earned runs in that inning before being removed for Craig Stammen. Ross now has 25 strikeouts over his last five starts, a span of 28.1 innings. He's lined up to make his next start Thursday on the road against a tough Braves lineup.

Ross (5-3) got the win against the Reds on Sunday, giving up two earned runs on seven hits over five innings, striking out three and walking two in San Diego's 6-3 victory.

It was the third win in four starts for the right-hander, who is in the midst of a resurgent campaign after he posted a 7.71 ERA across 10 starts last season as a member of the Rangers. Following this latest victory, Ross is now the owner of a solid 3.31 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP to go along with 71 strikeouts over 70.2 innings. The last time he pitched a full season in 2015 he put up similar numbers, so it seems reasonable to expect Ross will be able to continue on this track this year, provided he stays healthy.

Ross allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings in Tuesday's win over the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.

Ross likely could've kept going, as his 87 pitches were the fewest he's thrown since his first start of the season, but he ran into trouble in his final frame, allowing a single and triple to the first two batters he faced. The 31-year-old wasn't quite as overpowering as he was last time out, but it was encouraging that he limited the free passes once again with his second straight one-walk effort, lowering his BB/9 to 3.3. He'll look to get back in the win column Sunday against the Reds.

Ross (4-3) got the win Wednesday, striking out nine over 6.2 innings while allowing one run on five hits and a walk against the Nationals.

The only mark on Ross' ledger was a Matt Adams solo home run to lead off the seventh inning, but otherwise the 31-year-old was in total command. He induced 18 swings-and-misses en route to striking out nine to run his K/9 up to 9.5. Ross has picked up a quality start four times in five May starts -- allowing two runs or fewer in all -- and will take a tidy 3.13 ERA into his next start Tuesday against the Marlins.