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Ian Kennedy gets some early run support, but it’s not enough as Royals fall to Twins

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.