Boyd (8-12) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings against the Royals.
All of the damage came in a five-run third inning in which the first four batters reached. Boyd allowed four hits -- including a leadoff home run -- and two walks in all in the frame. The lefty has alternated good and bad starts over his last six, nabbing the win while allowing zero or one run in three while taking the loss and conceding at least four in the other three. He sports a 4.22 ERA and 1.14 WHIP heading into Sunday's matchup against the Yankees.