The Kansas City Royals still haven’t won a game started by Jordan Lyles, although it looked like they might finally do it on Friday. Lyles started his night giving up a leadoff home run to Lane Thomas. It was an MLB-leading 15th home run allowed this season by the Kansas City starter. After that though, he settled in, pitching four consecutive scoreless innings.
The Royals tried to get their scoring started early. MJ Melendez walked to load the bases in the first inning. Then, on a 3-2 count, Edward Olivares grounded out to end the inning but the Royals made Washington’s starting pitcher, Patrick Corbin, throw 28 pitches.