Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios had a rough outing against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night, giving up five runs in just three innings of work. This performance was uncharacteristic of the usually reliable starter, who has been one of the Twins’ best pitchers this season.

Berrios came into the game with a 3.52 ERA and a 7-2 record, but he struggled to find his command against the Guardians. He gave up a two-run home run in the first inning and then allowed three more runs in the third before being pulled from the game.

One possible explanation for Berrios’ struggles could be fatigue. The right-hander has thrown over 100 pitches in each of his last three starts, and it’s possible that he was feeling the effects of a heavy workload. Additionally, Berrios has been dealing with some minor injuries recently, which could have also played a role in his performance.

Another factor that may have contributed to Berrios’ struggles is the quality of the Guardians’ lineup. Cleveland has a potent offense led by players like Jose Ramirez and Franmil Reyes, and they were able to capitalize on Berrios’ mistakes and put up runs early in the game.

Despite his rough outing, Berrios remains one of the Twins’ most reliable starters and is likely to bounce back in his next start. It’s important to remember that every pitcher has off nights, and it’s not uncommon for even the best pitchers in the league to have a bad game every now and then.

Overall, while Berrios’ performance against the Guardians was disappointing, it’s important not to read too much into one start. The talented pitcher has proven himself to be a key piece of the Twins’ rotation, and fans can expect him to return to form in his next outing.