Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly took a step back Monday against the Orioles, dropping to 3-4 on the year. He allowed four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and three walks while striking out six over 6 1/3 innings of a 4-0 defeat.

Over his last two starts covering 13 innings, Kelly has allowed six earned runs. He owns a 4.14 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP over 14 starts (76 innings). His next start will come Sunday at Kansas City.