James Shields tossed seven scoreless innings on Friday, earning the Royals a sweep of their doubleheader against the Tigers. Shields allowed just three hits and four walks in the game, and recorded just one punch out. Despite his 8-8 record on the season, Shields has compiled a 3.19 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 137/56 K/BB ratio. He's now won four of his last five starts, and has been a big part of the reason the Royals are contending for a Wild Card spot currently. He'll look to keep on rolling when he squares off against the White Sox at home on Thursday.

James Shields allowed three runs -- two earned -- on seven hits over seven innings Sunday in a win over the Red Sox. Shields suffered through one of his worst starts in years last time out against the Twins, surrendering seven runs in six innings on three homers. He kept the ball in the park this time around, a nice sign after he'd yielded six over his last four outings. The right-hander improves to 7-8 with a 3.33 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.

James Shields allowed seven runs in six innings in a loss to the Twins on Tuesday. Shields fell victim to the long ball, as three of the eight hits he allowed were home runs. He walked two while striking out just three on the night. The loss came five days after Shields held the Twins to two runs over six innings. It dropped him to 6-8 with a 3.36 ERA for the year. Shields will look to bounce back Sunday against the Red Sox.

James Shields allowed two runs in six innings Thursday in a win over the Twins. Make that nine wins in a row for the Royals. Shields was uncharacteristically wild, matching a season-high with five walks, but the Twins failed to cash in on scoring opportunities. After going without a victory for nearly two months, Shields has now won four out of his last seven starts. He'll carry a 3.08 ERA into another start against the Twins next week.

James Shields fired seven scoreless innings in Friday's victory over the White Sox, allowing seven hits and two walks while striking out two. While his 5-7 record may not indicate it, Shields has been every bit the ace of the rotation that he was acquired to be this season. Through 148 2/3 innings, he owns a 3.09 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 124/42 K/BB ratio. He'll look to carry over the momentum from this start when he faces the Twins in Minnesota on Thursday.

James Shields allowed three runs on nine hits over seven innings in a loss against the Tigers on Sunday. Kansas City's ace struck out six and walked none. He also gave up a pair of home runs, marking the first outing he's surrendered more than one since mid-May. Shields is 4-7 despite a 3.24 ERA, an indictment of his offense, not his performance during his maiden voyage in Kansas City.

James Shields allowed three runs over five innings in a no-decision against the Indians on Sunday. He struck out four, walked three and gave up seven hits. Cleveland pecked away against Kansas City's ace, failing to hit a home run or put a crooked number on the 'board, but taxing Shields for three runs and 113 pitches over five frames. Shields enters the break 4-6 with a 3.21 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.

James Shields allowed one run over seven innings in a win over the Yankees on Tuesday. Shields recently muddled through a three-start stretch in which he allowed 12 runs in 16 2/3 innings, but he was much better on Tuesday. The right-hander kept the Yankees to five hits and two walks while striking out five. He's just 4-6 with the win despite a solid 3.12 ERA. His final start before the break will come Sunday against the Indians at Progressive Field.

James Shields was tagged for five runs over 5 1/3 innings Thursday in a no-decision against the Indians. He was touched up for nine hits (including a two-run homer by Drew Stubbs) and two walks while striking out three. This was just the fourth time in 18 starts this season that Shields had allowed more than three earned runs. He'll look to get back on track next week when he faces the Yankees on the road.

James Shields picked up his third victory of the season, limiting the Twins to three runs on eight hits over 6 1/3 innings on Friday. Shields punched out five in the game without walking a batter. The Royals bats perked up in this one, staking Shields to an early 6-0 lead, allowing him to cruise to an easy win. Despite being just 3-6 on the season, he owns a terrific 2.99 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 104/33 K/BB ratio in 117 1/3 innings. He'll draw the Indians next time out at home on Thursday.