Long, Worry-Packed Night Lies Ahead for KC Royals and Fans
The Kansas City Royals lost 8-2 to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night, handing the Guardians a 1-0 lead in the American League Division Series.
The Royals were outplayed in every facet of the game, as the Guardians scored eight runs off of Royals pitching, while the Royals batters were held to just two runs on six hits.
The Royals' starting pitcher, Kris Bubic, lasted just 3 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits. The bullpen was unable to provide any relief, as they gave up four more runs in the final five innings.
At the plate, the Royals were led by Salvador Perez, who went 2-for-4 with a home run. However, the rest of the lineup was largely ineffective, as only four other batters managed to get a hit.
The Royals now face an uphill battle in the series, as they will need to win three games in a row in order to advance. The next game of the series is scheduled for Friday night in Cleveland.
Here are some of the key takeaways from Wednesday night's game:
- The Royals' starting pitching was ineffective.
- The Royals' bullpen was unable to provide any relief.
- The Royals' offense was largely ineffective.
- The Royals now face an uphill battle in the series.
The Royals will need to make some adjustments if they want to win this series.
They will need to get better pitching from their starters and bullpen, and they will need to start hitting the ball better.
If they can do those things, they still have a chance to win the series and advance to the American League Championship Series.
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