Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly took a step back Sunday against the Astros, scattering seven runs on seven hits and six walks while striking out three over four innings of an 8-1 defeat. He dropped to 2-3 on the season.

Kelly has allowed 10 earned runs over his first three starts (17 innings) with his new club. He owns a 4.67 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP over 52 innings. His next start will come Friday at home against Seattle.