Hill struggled on Friday night against the Royals, taking the loss while allowing nine hits and three earned runs over only 4.1 innings.
After a great last outing, Hill reverted back to his poor form from opening night, throwing 106 pitches over 4.1 innings. Hill did manage to strike out six Royals, but allowed 12 base runners in the same stretch. Hill will next toe the rubber Thursday in New York against the Yankees.