The last time Trevor Bauer pitched at Kauffman Stadium, he threw a ball over the center-field wall at the end of his outing in frustration.
The Kansas City Royals mascot, Sluggerrr, held a target and a sign that read, “Bauer send it here” when he warmed up and took the mound in the first inning. He sells a t-shirt with a photo of the infamous moment on his website, so he’s embraced it.
There was no frustration on Wednesday night. Well, maybe frustrated Royals hitters. Bauer threw his second complete-game shutout in a seven-inning doubleheader to lead the Reds to a 5-0 victory, earning a split in the doubleheader.