Max Scherzer allowed two runs in five innings and took the loss against the Royals on Tuesday.

Scherzer gave up four hits, walked five and struck out four. He fell to 1-7 with the loss. Scherzer rebounded after allowing seven runs in his last start, but it still wasn’t enough to avoid losing his third consecutive start. He has a 7.02 ERA. Scherzer’s lined up to face the Mariners at home on Sunday.