It took until his fifth start of the season, but Royals starter Ian Kennedy got some run support early on in a game.
The Royals scored two runs off Twins starter Kyle Gibson in the second inning Friday, giving Kennedy a lead for the first time all season. He entered the game at Kauffman Stadium with a major-league low 0.69 run support average. His teammates had plated a meager two runs in his previous four starts.
But Friday’s lead didn’t last long enough. The Royals yet again wasted a stellar effort from Kennedy. The hunt for his first win since Sept.