Kansas City Royals

After starting the season with a 5-0 record and a 2.28 ERA after his first seven starts, Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie has fallen apart a bit. 

Guthrie suffered his second straight loss Monday in Houston, as he was hit hard by the Astros. The starter, who is now 5-2 with a 3.49 ERA, gave up six earned runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings and 96 pitches. He struck out two. 

Guthrie gave up two homers Monday and has surrendered six long balls in his last two starts, both losses. He's given up 11 runs on 19 hits and six walks over 12 innings during the two-game losing streak. 

Guthrie will look to bounce back when he takes the mound Saturday against the Angels. 

Royals catcher Salvador Perez suffered a bruised hip Monday against the Astros, the Kansas City Star reports. Perez hopes to play Tuesday.

"We're here to play, aren't we?" Perez asked following the game. Still, he's day to day.

The Royals said catcher Salvador Perez left Monday's game at Houston due to discomfort in his right hip, the Kansas City Star reports.

Perez was injured after slamming into the post near the Houston dugout going after a pop foul in the fifth inning. He was replaced by George Kottaras.

Perez went 1 for 3 with a run scored before leaving and is batting .308 on the year.

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer had his first double in 16 May games Sunday against the Athletics. He was 2 of 4 for his fourth multi-hit game this month.

Hosmer is batting .254 (16 for 63) with a double, triple, home run, four RBI, six walks and seven runs in May.

Royals outfielder Alex Gordon had a season-high four hits Sunday against the Athletics. He had a double and an RBI.

Gordon is batting .382 (26 for 68) with three home runs, five doubles, 11 runs and 12 RBI in 16 May games. Since moving to the third spot in the lineup May 9, Gordon is batting .450 (18 for 40) with a home run, five doubles and six RBI in 10 games.