The red-hot Royals offense was kept in check by Brewers starter Corbin Burns in a 5-1 Milwaukee win on Friday night. The Royals managed just three hits, and scored their fewest runs in a game since April 27.
The Royals used Josh Taylor as an opener, and despite giving up a run in his only inning, he did a fine job. He struck out the first two hitters before walking Willie Adames, who advanced to third on a stolen base and a throwing error by catcher Freddy Fermín. Christian Yelich hit a grounder “with eyes” that was where a shortstop would play straight up, but the Royals were shifted on him.