The Royals, at 45-43, sit seven games behind the American League Central-leading Indians, though they are only 4 1/2 games back for the second AL Wild Card spot.
"There are areas we need to improve on," manager Ned Yost said. "And I fully expect we will."
The first thing that needs to improve is the team's health. The Royals should get center fielder Lorenzo Cain (left hamstring) and All-Star closer Wade Davis (right forearm) back within the first week after the All-Star break.
WHAT WENT RIGHT
Some of the Royals' young players really stepped up.