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The Royals were given plenty of chances to score runs and break the game open. But they couldn’t take advantage, and ultimately coughed up a 1-0 lead to drop a 3-1 loss to Toronto in Game Four of the ALCS at Royals Stadium.
Blue Jays starter Dave Stieb had dominated the Royals in Game One, limiting Kansas City to three hits and no walks in eight innings.