Phillies starter Adam Eaton allowed three runs in the first inning for the second straight start.

But this time, he said his ailing back is an issue.

"I’ve been feeling good up until warm-up today," said Eaton, who had x-rays that revealed no sign of stress fracture earlier this week.

"Right now I can’t get any extension," Eaton said of its effect. "My mechanics are out in front and I’m leaving the ball in lefty or away to a righty."

"(The pain is) constant to the point of a tightness feel. Once I go in the motion I definitely feel it. It’s frustrating."

Although Eaton, who sported a 6.29 ERA last year, has struggled in both of his spring starts, both Charlie Manuel and pitching coach Rich Dubee said if he's healthy he is still the early favorite for the No.5 spot in the rotation.

But, at the moment, it doesn't appear Eaton is healthy.

The Phillies, by the way, were losing 6-4 to the Rays when the game was called after the fifth inning due to a rainstorm. Chase Utley and Chris Coste both homered to power the offense after Eaton yielded four runs on five hits in two innings.