Lucas Giolito had a harsh self-assessment of his latest start for the Boston Red Sox.

Following an eight-inning gem against the Houston Astros, Giolito struggled with his command during Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. The 31-year-old surrendered four runs in 4 2/3 erratic innings.

Giolito walked four straight batters in the fifth frame, including the tying and leading runs. He explained what happened after the game, via NESN on X.

“I felt a little uncomfortable today, but we were battling and pitching OK,” Giolito said. “In the fifth inning, I lost feel for my mechanics, and I just couldn’t make the adjustment. Inexcusable.”

Boston took Giolito off the hook when Roman Anthony hit a game-tying RBI double off Padres closer Robert Suárez in the ninth inning. Aroldis Chapm

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