TXdback saw the Snakes beating the Tigers with Keuchel being hit and backed up by a rain of hits and runs. The D-Backs losing streak would therefore end at 5.
“Keuchel was OK. Compared to previous 5th starters “OK” is an upgrade. He had 13 swings and misses. That’s encouraging.” - Comment from Smurf1000 in the recap.
Keuchel started off with an efficient 12-pitch 1-2-3 first inning capped by fielding a 1-3 putout against Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera.
He struggled getting ahead of hitters from there, which led to long at-bats and a quickly rising pitch count.