Royals star Whit Merrifield broke George Brett's franchise record for consecutive games with a hit by collecting a hit in his 31st consecutive game against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, April 11, 2019. By
In the most bizarre ending so far this season and under perhaps the unluckiest circumstances imaginable, the Royals losing streak extended to 10 games as Whit Merrifield’s franchise-record hitting streak was snapped on Thursday afternoon.
The Royals were victims of a four-game series sweep at the hands of the Seattle Mariners, losing 7-6 in 10 innings in front of an announced 10,231 at Kauffman Stadium.