Wed 7/31/13 12:16 AM

Joe Saunders allowed six runs -- five earned -- over five innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday. Saunders has given up six runs in two straight starts after winning his previous four. The southpaw gave up nine hits and a walk while striking out five in the outing, and he served up two home runs to Red Sox batters. He's 9-10 with a 4.65 ERA this season, and he'll face the Orioles at Camden Yard on Sunday.