(Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)
The KC Royals played their fourth game of the season April 5, a cold Monday afternoon affair in Cleveland that kicked off their first road trip and started an unfortunate 2021 relationship with the Indians.
The Royals shut out the Tribe 3-0 that day. Whit Merrifield went 3-for-5, including a two-run homer in the second that proved all they’d need. Nicky Lopez provided a slight hint of how good he’d be this year with a 2-for-3 day. Danny Duffy worked six innings, struck out five, and allowed Cleveland only two hits.