Keuchel (8-9) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings as the Astros fell 11-2 to the Rangers.
The left-hander dropped his first decision since June 5 and saw his streak of quality starts end at four, although he did keep the Astros in the game until the bullpen fell apart. Keuchel will carry a 3.60 ERA into his next outing Wednesday in Seattle.