Jeremy Guthrie took a second straight loss after allowing six runs in five innings Monday against the Astros.

Well, that's disappointing. Guthrie allowed seven homers in his first seven starts, going 5-0 with a 2.28 ERA. In his last two, he's allowed six homers, while also striking out just two batters and walking six. Not that Guthrie was ever likely to maintain an ERA in the low-2.00s, but he has picked a surprising time to come apart, facing the dregs of the AL West (it was the Angels last time out). Mixed leaguers may want to move on, if not now then after his home start against the Angels this weekend.

Facing the Orioles for the first time in his career, Jeremy Guthrie allowed two runs -- one earned -- in six innings Thursday to move to 5-0 for the season.

Guthrie, who spent five seasons with the Baltimore before being traded after the 2011 campaign, outdueled Freddy Garcia to win a third straight start. The Royals are now 6-1 with him on the mound this season.

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