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Strong as opener Kennedy allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three across two innings in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.
Impact Kennedy served as the opener and excelled against a tough lineup. He was projected to serve as the team's closer prior to the beginning of the season and has struggled during work in the middle innings. It appears that the Royals are experimenting with ways to get Kennedy on track -- he's compiled a 6.30 ERA across 10 frames -- making his role in his next appearance unclear.
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Kennedy scheduled to start for Royals at Twins
The Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday's contest postponed Kennedy will serve as the opener in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Kennedy was initially scheduled to open Friday, but the game was postponed due to rain. However, he'll still be ready to open the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with Jakob Junis serving as the primary pitcher.
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Royals-Twins opener postponed by rain; doubleheader Saturday
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Opening Friday Kennedy will serve as an opener Friday against the Twins, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kennedy was the presumptive closer leading up to Opening Day, but he began the season working in the middle innings and has a 7.88 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through eight innings. The veteran right-hander will look to get back on track with a couple innings as an opener Friday. Jakob Junis is scheduled to follow as the primary pitcher for the Royals.
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Pitches in middle innings Kennedy entered Saturday's game against the Indians in the sixth inning and threw two perfect innings with one strikeout.
Impact Manager Mike Matheny would not commit to Kennedy as his closer back in March, leading many to speculate about the pitcher's role. Matheny turned to Kennedy early in a tie game Saturday, with Greg Holland ultimately securing the save for Kansas City after Trevor Rosenthal worked the eighth. Kennedy was good during his time on the mound, but if this one game is any indication, he no longer has full possession of the closer job.
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