Nelson (3-8) surrendered three runs on 11 hits and two walks in five innings against the Royals on Thursday. Nelson gave up a career-high 11 hits after giving up a then career-high 10 hits in his previous start last Saturday against the Nationals. In his past two starts, Nelson has allowed 21 hits and 10 runs in 10 innings. His next scheduled start will be against the Mets on Wednesday.