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sports2 years ago

Red Sox Embrace New Approach, Dominate Royals with Casas and Verdugo

The Boston Red Sox suffered their fifth consecutive loss, falling to the Kansas City Royals with a 2-0 score. The Red Sox offense struggled, managing only two runs against Royals starter Jordan Lyles, who had a 3-15 record and a 6.51 ERA prior to the game. The loss pushed the Red Sox 6.5 games behind the Texas Rangers in the American League Wild-Card standings. Despite the setback, the team remains confident in their ability to bounce back and looks to end their losing streak in the next game against the Royals.

sports2 years ago

"Royals' Alec Marsh and Kyle Isbel Set for MLB Returns in Year of Evaluation"

The Kansas City Royals are expected to promote right-hander Alec Marsh for his MLB debut as he replaces Jordan Lyles, who is ill. Marsh, a 25-year-old prospect, was selected by the Royals in the 2019 draft and has shown potential despite struggling with home runs in Double-A. In Triple-A, he has improved his performance, allowing only four runs in 15 innings. While this may be a spot start, Marsh could have more opportunities in the rotation if he performs well.

sports2 years ago

Jordan Lyles Makes MLB History with Win Against Rays, Royals Host Guardians in Upcoming Series

Jordan Lyles of the Kansas City Royals finally earned his first win of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays, saving himself from being one of the most cursed-at pitchers in baseball history. Despite his 1-11 record, Lyles could potentially be the Royals' representative at the All-Star Game based on perseverance alone. While win-loss record has been debunked as a valuable metric, it still holds some old-school novelty.

sports2 years ago

Rays and Royals Split Series with Impressive Performances.

Jordan Lyles ended a 15-game winless streak as the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4. Lyles allowed four runs and eight hits over six innings, while Drew Waters, Freddy Fermín, and Edward Olivares homered for the Royals. The Rays' Wander Franco returned after being benched for two games and hit a solo homer. The Royals have MLB's second-worst record at 22-55, while the Rays are 53-27 and have lost five of their past seven games.

sports2 years ago

"Jordan Lyles leads Royals to victory over MLB-best Rays"

The Kansas City Royals won their first game of the season with right-hander Jordan Lyles starting on the mound, snapping a 15-game losing streak with Lyles. Lyles allowed four runs on eight hits in six innings, but the Royals rallied to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4. Freddy Fermin hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to put Kansas City ahead for good. The Royals have a chance to win three of four against the first-place Rays in the series finale on Sunday.

sports2 years ago

Royals snap skid with win over Rays, McClanahan's start delayed.

The Kansas City Royals won their first game started by Jordan Lyles, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4. Despite a shaky start, the Royals chipped away at the Rays' lead and exploded for four runs in the fourth inning. Lyles settled down and went six innings with two strikeouts and one walk. Freddy Fermin hit a three-run blast and Edward Olivares hit a solo home run to seal the win. The Royals have a chance to win a road series against the Rays tomorrow afternoon.

sports2 years ago

"Jordan Lyles' Start Continues Royals' Losing Streak Against Tigers"

The Kansas City Royals have yet to win a game started by pitcher Jordan Lyles this season, with Lyles holding an 0-11 record and a 6.89 ERA. The Royals have lost all 14 of Lyles' starts so far this year, and he has the worst ERA in baseball among pitchers with over a dozen starts. The Royals face the Detroit Tigers on Monday night, with the Tigers favored to win. In other sports news, the College World Series continues, and betting on Max Verstappen in Formula 1 continues to pay off.

sports2 years ago

"White Sox Dominate Royals in High-Scoring Game"

The Kansas City Royals will face off against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox are favored to win with righty Lucas Giolito on the mound, while the Royals will start right-hander Jordan Lyles. The Royals recently won three of four against the White Sox, but the White Sox are expected to win this game due to their better record and Giolito's success against the Royals in the past. The game is also predicted to be a lower-scoring one.

sports2 years ago

Twins shut out Royals for second time in young season.

The Kansas City Royals remain scoreless in the 2023 season after a 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins, setting a record for the longest scoring drought to start a season in club history. Despite a solid debut from Jordan Lyles and effective bullpen pitching, the Royals offense failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities. The Twins scored in the first and sixth innings, while the Royals hit the ball hard but managed just four hits. The Royals will try to score their first run on Sunday afternoon against the Twins.