Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco was knocked around and charged with his second loss of the season Friday night against the Royals. The right-hander permitted five runs on 11 hits and no walks while striking out three over 5 2/3 innings pitched.

Nolasco owns a 6.08 ERA with a 12:7 K:BB ratio over 23 2/3 innings pitched. He will make his next start Thursday at Tampa Bay.