Brad Keller was sharp in six shutout innings, but the bullpen gave up a combined four runs in the seventh and eighth to waste the effort in a 4-1 loss to Baltimore.
The Royals took an early lead off Orioles starter Dylan Bundy in the second inning. Alex Gordon led the inning off with a single, and Ryan O’Hearn pushed him to third with a single of his own. Meibrys Viloria collected his ninth RBI of the season with a sacrifice fly to make it 1-0 Royals.
Keller was impressive, going six innings and sprinkling just three hits without allowing a run.