Following a one-run showing on Tuesday night, the Royals’ offense tail-spinned again in a 3-0 loss to the Blue Jays with only two hits. It was Kansas City’s third shutout loss of the season.
Despite the lackluster lineup, the Royals received a dazzling start from the ageless Zack Greinke. Facing the power-heavy Blue Jays, Greinke tossed five scoreless innings to begin his outing. Unfortunately, his counterpart — Alek Manoah — was just a little bitter. The big right-hander dominated Kansas City’s bats through five frames and allowed just one hit.
In the top of the sixth, Greinke tried to dance around danger with runners at the corners and one out.