The Royals’ offense this season has been one of extremes, of historic paces, promising highs and staggering lows.
It scored just 63 runs in April, a principal reason for a 10-20 start. It also remains on pace to smash the franchise’s single-season record for homers (168 in 1987).
The club finished second in the American League with 141 runs scored in July. Yet on Sunday afternoon in Cleveland, it was shut out for a third straight day, setting a franchise record with 34 consecutive scoreless innings.
The performance has fluctuated by the week. And in the aftermath of a lost weekend at Progressive Field, the Royals remained on pace to accomplish another rare yet telling feat.