The rotation’s earned-run average is 3.45 at home, which is laudable. It is 5.81 on the road, which is horrible and that failing has the attention of John Mozeliak, the club’s president of baseball operations.
“The month of May certainly has been frustrating at times when you look at the simple view of wins (five) and losses (13),” Mozeliak said after Tuesday’s game was bagged. “A lot of times when a team is struggling, it’s usually the inconsistencies. Sometimes you pitch well and don’t hit well. Sometimes you hit well and don’t pitch well. Overall we have to be more consistent in our play.