Twins pitcher Yohan Pino was saddled with a loss Monday after giving up four earned runs on seven hits and one walk in 5 2/3 innings while striking out three in his team's 6-1 defeat against the Royals.
Pino (0-2) has struggled in back-to-back outings after a quality debut, giving up nine earned runs in 8 2/3 innings. He surrendered a home run Monday for the first time this season. Pino owns a 6.32 ERA and 12:3 K:BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings. He's slated to square off with the Yankees Saturday.