Cardinals' Ryan Fernandez: Takes extra-inning loss

Fernandez (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out two over one inning, taking the extra-inning loss Friday versus the Nationals.

Fernandez wasn't able to hold back the Nationals' 10th-inning rally. After allowing one run across 16 innings from June 9 to July 7, the reliever has permitted six runs (five earned) over his last 6.2 innings. He's now at a 2.66 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 47:20 K:BB while adding a save, a blown save and 10 holds through 47.1 innings on the year. While he's certainly earned looks in high-leverage spots, his 3.8 BB/9 will likely continue to limit his effectiveness.