The losing slog continued for the Royals on Sunday. Their 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros kept streaks alive for both teams.
The Royals losing skid reached six games with their June record falling to 2-13., The Astros own an 11-game winning streak.
The eighth inning proved decisive.
The Royals owned a 4-3 lead. Starter Brad Keller had pitched six strong innings and Kevin McCarthy set down the Astros in order in the seventh.
But Brandon Maurer, summoned from Class AAA Omaha on Friday, surrendered a home run to the first batter he faced, Carlos Correa.