Moments later, trainer Nick Kenney, manager Ned Yost, pitching coach Dave Eiland and catcher Salvador Perez all met on the mound. After a few moments of discussion, Ventura left with Kenney back to the dugout.
Jeffrey Flanagan has covered the Royals since 1991, and for MLB.com since 2015. Follow him on Twitter @FlannyMLB.
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