Seth Lugo achieved a significant milestone by striking out 10 batters in six innings without allowing any runs, securing his 11th win of the season, the highest in the major league. Salvador Perez contributed to the Kansas City Royals’ 6-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians with a two-run homer. Bobby Witt Jr. also played a crucial role, hitting a run-scoring triple and accumulating three hits for the Royals, who won three out of four games against the AL Central leaders. Vinnie Pasquantino’s three hits and an RBI further solidified the Royals’ performance.
Lugo’s impressive performance included allowing only four hits and one walk in his third consecutive start with eight or more strikeouts. He has now achieved three double-digit strikeout games this season. Perez, who leads the Royals with 14 home runs, added to the team’s success with an RBI groundout in the first inning and a two-run shot in the seventh, extending the lead to 6-0. Logan Allen, on the other hand, lasted 4 1/3 innings for the Guardians, giving up three runs and six hits with three strikeouts.
Witt’s three-hit game, his ninth of the season, was a significant contribution to the Royals’ victory. Garrett Hampson and Pasquantino also played pivotal roles, with Hampson doubling home an early run and Pasquantino finishing the series with six RBIs. Despite Cleveland’s efforts, including Jose Ramírez’s two-out RBI double and Bo Naylor’s three hits, the Guardians were unable to secure a win. Kansas City’s upcoming 10-game homestand will kick off with a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium, with Brady Singer facing Zack Littell.
Kansas City continues a 10-game homestand Tuesday when they entertain the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. with pregame coverage on Classic Hits KQNK beginning at 6:30 p.m. Brady Singer (4-4, 3.12 ERA) will face Zack Littell (2-5, 4.17 ERA).
