Lucas Harrell struck out nine over five innings Tuesday against the Pirates but also allowed nine hits and five runs in a loss.

He was taken deep by Andrew McCutchen. The punchouts are nice, but Harrell no doubt would have preferred going deeper in the game in his first start after last week's shutout. The owner of a 4.56 ERA and 1.35 WHIP, he'll get the Brewers this weekend in his final start prior to the All-Star break.

Lucas Harrell allowed just one run on two hits in seven innings Friday against the Indians.

It was arguably his best start of the season, despite the loss. Harrell struck out a season-high nine batters and lowered his ERA to 4.77. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Padres.

Lucas Harrell allowed nine runs on 10 hits, three walks and two home runs in five innings of Houston's 13-5 loss in Colorado on Wednesday.

Welcome to Coors Field, Lucas. It was all downhill for Harrell after he served up a first-inning grand slam to Michael Cuddyer. Now 4-4, Harrell will bring a 4.71 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 32/27 K/BB ratio into his Tuesday start against the Cardinals. Harrell's ERA had been 3.72 entering this evening.

Lucas Harrell outdueled Clayton Kershaw beat the Dodgers by allowing one run and five hits in 7 1/3 innings Friday.

Harrell won despite not getting a single strikeout. What he did do was post a 16/3 GB/FB ratio. He's now 4-3 with a 3.72 ERA in his nine starts for the Astros. He's still not a very good bet to provide lasting value in NL-only leagues, but he's been exactly what Houston needed him to be.

Lucas Harrell pitched very well on Friday against the Cardinals, allowing just three earned runs on seven hits over his 5 1/3 innings of work.

Harrell struck out three and walked two on the night. He's been wildly inconsistent thus far on the season, and now sits at 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA through his first 34 innings. He'll look to build on this strong performance when he takes on the Marlins next week.

Lucas Harrell was touched up for five runs over five innings in a loss to the Brewers on Monday night.

Harrell allowed five hits (including a solo homer by Ryan Braun) and three walks while striking out only one. He still has a 3.97 ERA through four starts, but this comes with a lousy 11/10 K/BB ratio over 22 2/3 innings. He isn't worth chasing in fantasy leagues.

Lucas Harrell suffered a tough-luck no-decision Wednesday, as he held the Nationals to one run on four hits and three walks over 6 2/3 innings.

He punched out four and didn't let a run cross the plate until a Roger Bernadina RBI double chased him in the seventh. Harrell struggled in his second outing, but he's pitched well in two of three starts this season and how holds a 2.55 ERA and 1.19 WHIP for the year. He'll get the Brewers on the road next.

Lucas Harrell struggled against the Marlins on Friday, allowing four runs on seven hits in just four innings of work.

He struggled with his command all night, walking four and striking out two. He needed 85 pitches to battle his way through four innings. Harrell well attempt to get back on track as he takes on the Nationals in Washington next week.

Lucas Harrell tossed seven shutout innings Saturday in the Astros' defeat of the Rockies.

The 26-year-old right-hander yielded just three hits and struck out four batters without issuing a single walk. Harrell won a spot in Houston's starting rotation with a strong showing this spring and has now carried that momentum into the 2012 regular season. Though, for fantasy purposes, we wouldn't read a whole lot into it.

Lucas Harrell tossed six shutout innings Monday night against Double-A Corpus Christi.

Harrell scattered six hits while whiffing four and walking just one. The 26-year-old right-hander was awarded a rotation spot on Monday and is scheduled to face the Rockies in the second game of the season on Saturday. Despite his shiny 2.16 ERA this spring, he isn't worth chasing in fantasy leagues.

Lucas Harrell allowed an unearned run and three hits over five innings Tuesday in the Astros' 6-3 win over the Marlins.

Harrell's first start of the spring was a good one, as he lowered his ERA to 2.16. He possesses little in the way of upside, but he could be moderately useful as a middle reliever for the Astros.

Lucas Harrell will start in place of Bud Norris (shoulder) Sunday against the Rockies.

Harrell had success in a spot start against the Brewers earlier this month, but he's not a great bet to keep that momentum going. The 26-year-old righty has surrendered 16 hits, seven runs and seven walks in 14 total major league innings this season.

Lucas Harrell will be moved to the bullpen.

Harrell tossed 5 1/3 shutout innings in a spot start Friday, but he'll now be used out of the pen down the stretch. "The stuff that he showed (Friday) night showed that he can throw short, middle, long just because of what he's built up," Astros manager Brad Mills said.

Lucas Harrell pitched pretty well in his first start with the Astros, tossing 5 1/3 scoreless innings on three hits and two walks in a loss to the Brewers.

He struck out four. Harrell fell into a lot of deep counts, which led to him throwing a whopping 114 pitches, but he left with a 2-0 lead before the Astros bullpen blew it. Harrell was pitching really well at Triple-A before his promotion and has likely earned more starts over the final month.

Astros purchased the contract of RHP Lucas Harrell from Triple-A Round Rock.

Harrell will take the mound on Friday against the Brewers. The 26-year-old starter has enjoyed success in the minor leagues but can be avoided for fantasy purposes.

The Astros will call up right-hander Lucas Harrell to start Friday against the Brewers.

He'll take the place of Brett Myers, who will leave the team for the birth of his child. Harrell was claimed off waivers from the White Sox in July. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 2.63 ERA and 94/50 K/BB ratio over 126 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season. The 2004 fourth-round pick will likely head back to the bullpen upon Myers' return and Friday's matchup is hardly ideal, so he can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Astros claimed RHP Lucas Harrell off waivers from White Sox.

Harrell allowed four runs on 11 hits in five major-league innings for the White Sox this season, but had been pitching well in the minors, posting a 3.27 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 74 1/3 innings for Triple-A Charlotte.

White Sox optioned RHP Lucas Harrell to Triple-A Charlotte.

Harrell has given up four runs over five innings in his two stints with the Sox this season. He'll return to Charlotte's rotation, with Jake Peavy being activated from the disabled list.

White Sox optioned RHP Lucas Harrell to Triple-A Charlotte.

Harrell allowed nine hits and four runs over four innings Sunday in a spot start against the Blue Jays. He'll head back to the Charlotte starting rotation.

Lucas Harrell surrendered eight hits, six runs and two home runs in just 1 2/3 innings against the Indians on Monday.

An awful day for a player that could be in line to receive a few April starts if Jake Peavy isn't yet ready for game action. In 24 major league innings last season, Harrell walked 17 while fanning just 15.