Since the Royals went on their miraculous seven-game winning streak they have lost 10 of 14 games. Sure, that means they’ve still gone 11-10 over their last 21 games but what once felt like a turning point has revealed itself fully to have been a mirage.
Jordan Lyles has done his part, losing one start and taking a no-decision in the other since the streak ended by giving up 10 earned runs in only 13 innings. In his last start, against the Mariners, he gave up four home runs. All in a single inning. He escaped with a no-decision because the offense, which has looked significantly improved of late, came back and tied the game before eventually falling in extra innings.