Royals’ Offense Falters Against Own Bullpen in 7-5 Defeat
The Kansas City Royals dropped a 7-5 decision to the Baltimore Orioles in 12 innings. The loss extended the club’s skid and left players frustrated.
Missed scoring chances
The Royals stranded 16 runners and went 5-for-21 with runners in scoring position. They squandered multiple bases-loaded situations.
In the first inning, with one out and the bases full, Carter Jensen hit into a double play. The third inning saw bases loaded with no outs. Michael Massey hit a comebacker that produced a force at the plate. Other rallies in the second, sixth, seventh, and 10th innings also came up empty.
Key extra-inning moments
Kyle Isbel bunted in the 11th to move Isaac Collins to third. Bobby Witt Jr. followed with a single to tie the game.
In the 12th, Nick Loftin hit a grounder that turned into a two-base play. All three runners scored on that hit. The late rally still proved insufficient.
Pitching report
Seth Lugo delivered seven strong innings. He struck out seven batters, walked four, and allowed one hit after a first-inning pickoff.
Matt Strahm struck out the side in the eighth. A close call was overturned in his favor after a challenge.
Orioles starters and bullpen
Kyle Bradish worked five and one-third innings. He allowed 10 hits and three walks but surrendered only one run, a long solo homer.
The Royals bullpen unraveled late. In the ninth, Erceg issued two walks and allowed a run when Esteury Basallo drove a ball into the gap. Daniel Lynch IV threw a short stint before being removed after 12 pitches. Schreiber and Lange later yielded decisive runs, including a 12th-inning grand slam.
Cags’ home run
One offensive highlight came early. Cags hit a 437-foot solo home run to center field.
Kyle Bradish had been working backdoor breaking pitches to him. He left a fastball up, and Cags delivered.
- Final score: Orioles 7, Royals 5 (12 innings)
- RISP: Royals 5-for-21
- Left on base: Royals 16
- Bradish: 5 1/3 IP, 10 H, 3 BB, 1 R
- Lugo: 7 IP, 7 K, 4 BB, 1 H
This game felt like Royals’ Offense Falters Against Own Bullpen in 7-5 Defeat. The club had plenty of chances but could not close the door.
The team will regroup and takes the field again tomorrow. Filmogaz.com will have continued coverage.
