James Shields was tagged for six runs over six innings in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox. The six runs are the most he has allowed in a start since June 2. His ERA jumped from 2.33 to 2.60 in the loss. While Shields hasn't pitched all that poorly lately, he has dropped four consecutive decisions to even his record at 8-8 on the year. He'll try to stop the skid against the Yankees next week, a team he has held to three runs over 15 innings (1.80 ERA) this season.