Royals and Guardians meet, winner claims 3-game series
The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
Jackson Kowar - Struggles in long relief Kowar allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings during Saturday's 13-1 loss to the Guardians.
Impact Jonathan Heasley was blitzed in the first two innings, and Kowar didn't do much better, though he recorded the most outs of any Royals pitcher in the contest. With eight runs, 12 hits and eight walks in 10 innings across four appearances since his June 26 recall from Triple-A Omaha, Kowar hasn't looked very effective against major-league hitters. Daniel Lynch (finger) is expected to return from the injured list Monday, and it figures one of Heasley, Kowar or Kris Bubic is most likely to be headed back to Omaha to make room for him.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Heasley - Crushed by Cleveland Heasley (1-5) took the loss during Saturday's 13-1 defeat at the hands of the Guardians, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits and a hit batter with two strikeouts in 1.1 inn...
Impact Heasley didn't have his stuff working from the start and it showed as he surrendered two runs on four baserunners in the first inning and four runs on four baserunners (including one that reached on an error) in the second before being pulled. The 25-year-old has now permitted at least five runs in two of his last three starts, causing his ERA to inflate from a decent 4.14 to 5.50 during the three-game stretch. Heasley is currently scheduled to take the mound again midweek in a road start in Toronto.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor called into duty on mound as bullpen taxed KANSAS CITY -- By the eighth inning on Saturday afternoon, the Royals had their walk-off hero from the previous night on the mound. Michael...
JULY 10, 2022 • MLB.COM
Michael Taylor throws 93 mph as first Royals position player to pitch this season The veteran center fielder pitched two innings of relief and showed off the arm strength that helps make him a strong defensive outfielder.
JULY 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Nolan Jones hits first career home run in Guardians' blowout win over Royals Triston McKenzie pitches six shutout innings to help Guardians defeat Royals, end five-game losing streak
JULY 10, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals: Live updates from Game 82 Triston McKenzie and the Guardians try to snap a five-game losing streak when they face the Royals in KC.
JULY 9, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Josh Staumont - Rehab assignment on tap Staumont (neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Staumont landed on the injured list in late June due to a neck strain but has been cleared to return to game action in the minors to close out the weekend. If he feels good following Sunday's rehab appearance, the right-hander will likely be able to rejoin the Royals sometime next week.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Lynch - Expected to return Monday Lynch (finger) is expected to be reinstated from the injured list to start one of the two games during Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lynch began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday and allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two in three innings. The southpaw has been on the IL since June 22 but should be able to return after spending just over the minimum of 15 days on the shelf.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Witt Jr. - Registers steal in return Witt (hand) went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 win over the Guardians.
Impact Witt missed a couple of games after he was hit by a pitch on the hand Tuesday versus the Astros. He's hit safely in his last games, going 4-for-13 (.308) in that span. The rookie should be good to go for an everyday role at shortstop going forward. He's slashing .236/.285/.442 with 12 home runs, 13 steals, 42 RBI, 43 runs scored, 16 doubles and five triples through 78 contests.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scott Barlow - Collects win Friday Barlow (3-2) allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the win Friday over the Guardians.
Impact Barlow kept the game tied in the top of the ninth inning, and Michael Taylor delivered a walkoff single in the Royals' half of the frame. This was Barlow's first win since April 28, though he has continued to provide steady work as the Royals' main closer. The right-hander owns a 2.33 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 38:12 K:BB across 38.2 innings while going 13-for-15 in saves and adding four holds in 35 appearances.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals starting lineups for July 9, 2022 Josh Naylor returns to the starting lineup for the Guarians.
JULY 9, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians try to end 6-game road skid, play the Royals
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Kansas City Royals looking to end a six-game road skidJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals rally to send Guardians to fifth consecutive loss Guardians bullpen wastes strong start by Aaron Civale in loss to Royals
JULY 9, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Brady Singer - Yields three runs in no-decision Singer allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings in Friday's win over the Guardians. He struck out five without walking a batter and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Singer gave up just one run through six innings before he served up a two-run homer to Franmil Reyes in the seventh. He's allowed at least three runs in six of his last eight starts, registering a 5.28 ERA during that stretch. Singer is now sporting a 4.25 ERA with a 63:13 K:BB through 65.2 frames. The 25-year-old is lined up to face the Tigers at home next week.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Whit Merrifield - Swats fifth home run Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.
Impact Merrifield singled twice Friday before drilling a game-tying, two-run shot in the eighth inning. It was his fifth long ball of the year and second in his last three games. The 33-year-old entered July with an abysmal .228/.277/.311 but he's gone 12-for-33 (.363) with five extra-base hits and nine runs scored in eight games this month.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor walks it off after Whit's homer, Vinnie's double KANSAS CITY -- With one out and a runner on second base in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night, Michael A. Taylor saw the gap throug...
JULY 9, 2022 • MLB.COM
Taylor gets winning hit as Royals beat slumping Guardians
Michael AJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals walked off for win vs. Cleveland Guardians. Here's how it happened The Royals game also had a critical — and controversial — play in the seventh inning.
JULY 9, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals: Live updates from Game 81 Steven Kwan and the Guardians take on the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
JULY 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals starting lineups for July 8, 2022 Aaron Civale and the Guardians take on the Royals in Kansas City.
JULY 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Bobby Witt Jr. - Good to go Friday Witt (hand) is starting at shortstop and batting third Friday against the Guardians.
Impact Witt hasn't seen the field since suffering the hand injury late in Tuesday's contest, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Thursday's series opener in Cleveland. The 22-year-old is 3-for-21 with a home run, two walks, three RBI and two runs through five appearances in July.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edward Olivares - Breather Friday Olivares is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Guardians.
Impact Olivares will get a breather after he produced a 2-for-4 effort with two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Astros. Kyle Isbel will get the start in right field and bat seventh Friday.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nicky Lopez - Sitting Friday Lopez will sit Friday versus the Guardians.
Impact Lopez will get a day off after he went 4-for-16 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in the series against Houston. Emmanuel Rivera will take over at third base and bat ninth in the series opener Friday.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Despite Dominating, Scott Barlow Continues to Go Under the Radar The Royals’ closer is once again having an underrated season, and his value is on the rise with the trade deadline right around the corner.
JULY 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
