Justin Masterson gave up 4 earned runs over 5 1/3 innings Monday night.

But don't think it was a bad outing. Masterson had his stuff working.

Through five innings, Masterson allowed only one hit and one walk, while striking out six.

He faced five batters in the sixth inning:

1. Single on a broken bat grounder that Masterson could not get to because he was dealing with a bat flying towards him.

2. Walk.

3. Two-run triple (Masterson's first mistake - a sinker that didn't sink)

4. Ground out.

5. Single on a ground ball up the middle.

Masterson left, with Portland trailing 3-1 with a runner on first.

Relief pitcher Daniel Haigwood walked three batters, forcing in another run.

Masterson's next start will be Saturday at Hadlock Field.

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