Across the last three weeks, the Royals had scored two runs or fewer seven times. They added to that total tonight.
After being swept by the Twins, Kansas City’s road trip got off to an 0-4 start thanks to the cold offense, falling 6-1 to the Guardians.
The Royals record drops to 25-63 while Cleveland improves to 43-44. Kansas City is just a half game up on the Athletics for the worst record in baseball.
The Royals drew first blood quickly. Bobby Witt Jr. singled and stole his 26th base of the season before scoring on Nick Pratto’s RBI single.