Royals Review · Aug 24, 2020
Striking out with the bases loaded
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIn their just-completed series against the Minnesota Twins, the Royals loaded the bases on three separate occasions.
Leading 4-1 on Friday, three consecutive singles to open the fourth brought up Cam Gallagher, followed by the top of the order. In a 3-1 game, this was where the Royals could really break things open. Except Gallagher popped out. Whit Merrifield drew a walk to bring a run home, but then Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier both went down swinging.
On Saturday, the Royals loaded the bases with one out in the sixth inning of a 4-2 game. Adalberto Mondesi and Ryan O’Hearn both struck out swinging.