Severino Gonzalez yielded four runs in 5 2/3 frames in a loss Thursday to the Dodgers.
The Phils have now lost 12 of 15 games. Gonzalez basically pitched to the 7.07 ERA its rotation put up in the previous 14 and Philly starters have now failed to complete six innings 10 times out of 15. Gonzalez, the owner of a 7.92 ERA, has never pulled off the six-inning trick. The rookie right-hander returned to the rotation this evening with Kevin Correia designated for assignment Tuesday to make room. With the Phils not playing for anything, they mine as well stick with the 22-year-old.