The Royals lost to the Rays 4-3 at Tropicana Field on Thursday night. Royals rookie first baseman Ryan O’Hearn made a throwing error on a play at the plate that allowed the Rays to squeak in a run in the bottom of the ninth inning and walk off victorious.
It was the second Royals error of the night. Second baseman Whit Merrifield committed a throwing error that cost the Royals their 3-2 lead in the seventh inning.
Before they were swept in a series of three or more games for the 12th time this season, starting pitcher Danny Duffy returned to the mound for the Royals after a 12-day absence.