Shields (7-2) allowed seven runs on nine hits in four plus innings against the Giants on Thursday. He struck out seven and walked two. The seven runs he allowed was his most since June of last year and the four innings he pitched was his shortest outing of the season. Shields has now lost two straight starts after starting the season 7-0. The 33-year-old will look to bounce back in his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Mariners.