Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco was hit hard Sunday against the Orioles in Baltimore, dropping to 5-10 on the season. The right-hander coughed up eight runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings of a 12-8 defeat.

Nolasco has allowed four-plus earned runs in four of his last five starts. He owns a 5.96 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP over 22 starts (128 1/3 innings). His next start will come Friday at home against the Angels.