Nate Karns

Nate Karns fails to pick up fifth win, but Mariners prevail

Seattle Mariners starting pticher Nathan Karns was unable to earn his fifth victory of the season in taking a no-decision against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, surrendering three runs on five hits over five-plus innings.

What It Means:

Karns came out to start the sixth inning and immediately ran into trouble, allowing back-to-back singles to Stephen Vogt and Danny Valencia. He was lifted for reliever Nick Vincent at that point, with Vincent subsequently allowing a sacrifice fly to Khris Davis to account for the third and final run on Karns' line. A Memorial Day home date with the San Diego Padres shows next on his schedule.

For the season, the 28-year-old right-hander holds a 3.53 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 23.94 strikeout percentage over nine starts (51 innings). His record remains at 4-1 on the year.