Jonathan Sanchez was so-so in a loss to the Astros Monday, giving up four runs - three earned - on six hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out just three and allowed the first homer of Brian Bixler's career. Sanchez was better last week in his return to the rotation, but he at least went beyond five innings for the first time in his Royals career. He'll take a 5.70 ERA and 1.82 WHIP into this weekend's start against the Cardinals.