Corbin keeps plugging away, but results not there

PHOENIX — D-backs manager Chip Hale predicted a strong outing from starter Patrick Corbin prior to Wednesday’s 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays.

That certainly didn’t happen as forecast. Instead, Corbin made some costly mistakes against a challenging Toronto lineup, allowing six runs (five earned) on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. It was the fifth consecutive start for the Arizona left-hander in which he allowed five or more runs.

“I’ve looked at video a bunch, and I don’t see anything mechanically,” Corbin said. “Just the results aren’t there, and I’m trying to get better and work on things in between starts, and hopefully I can figure something out.”

Corbin owned a 3.99 ERA following his outing on May 20. In 11 starts since then, he has a 6.71 ERA, raising his season ERA to 5.38, the highest it has been all season.

The left-hander is winless in his last five starts. He was expected to be the D-backs’ No. 3 starter this season after he …

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