So, Cuthbert was encouraged after his rare start Wednesday in the Royals' 6-5 loss to the Tigers. He delivered two hits and two RBIs with a run scored.
Cuthbert delivered a big two-out, two-RBI single in the first, giving the Royals a 3-0 lead.
"He did a great job," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He always plays good defense. It was a good night for him. He's seeing the ball better."
Cuthbert was just happy to produce some runs in that first at-bat off Tigers starter Matthew Boyd.
"It felt really good," Cuthbert said.