Tim Hudson went 2 1/3 innings and allowed three runs in a loss to the Dodgers on Thursday afternoon.

Manager Bruce Bochy said Tim Hudson will start Thursday but it will be short work.

Tim Hudson allowed three runs (two earned) on one hit with three walks in 1 1/3 innings against the A’s on Saturday.

Tim Hudson threw six scoreless innings against Arizona on Sunday with three walks and four hits allowed along with three strikeouts.