During the All-Star break, the Royals posted the 2nd worst record in all of baseball. Behind only the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City looked positioned to hold the second overall pick for next years’ 2020 MLB draft. But showcasing a 10-6 record since the break and the Royals have found themselves teetering between the third and fourth overall selection. Entering Monday night, Kansas City and Toronto shared identical records. However, the inability to hold the Blue Jays offense inside the ballpark led to a Royals’ 7-3 loss in game one.
Tossing out their hottest pitcher in Brad Keller, who posted a 1.