Bryce Elder allowed two runs with nine strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision against the Mariners on Tuesday.
Elder held the Mariners scoreless over two frames, then surrendered a two-run homer to JP Crawford. He’d go on to strand just two more baserunners over three more scoreless frames, leaving after six at 93 pitches with nine strikeouts. The 26-year-old right-hander has been off to a surprisingly good start, posting a 2.02 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a 45/16 K/BB ratio across 49 innings. Elder will look to keep it going against the Cubs in Atlanta next Tuesday.