As far as retirement announcements go, Kyle Lohse's was one of the best.
The Royals signed Lohse to a minor-league deal last month, and he had decided to give baseball one last chance after throwing just 9 1/3 innings in the majors the previous two seasons combined.
But after pitching in two games for Class AAA Omaha and allowing 12 earned runs in 8 2/3 innings, Lohse was released by the Storm Chasers on Wednesday. His final game was Tuesday, so Lohse decided to take in Thursday's game against Iowa at Werner Park.
While there, Lohse posted a photo from behind home plate and he had a beer in his hand.