Spenser Watkins dominated through his first three starts but finally hit a wall his last time out. The rookie limited opponents to just one run in his first three starts, but stumbled through four innings of four run ball his last time out. The Marlins tagged Watkins for nine hits and struck out just once. Watkins had not allowed more than four hits in a game, and struck out seven in his previous start against the Rays.
Even the best fall down sometimes starting pitchers face adversity. Watkins will have his first opportunity to bounce back against a Detroit team that is below .