JUNE 7, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
Stripling gives Blue Jays what they hoped for in win over Royals Ross Stripling, making his first start since May 7, went five innings as the Blue Jays defeated the host Kansas City Royals 8-0 on Monday.
Bichette homers and Blue Jays top Royals 8-0
Bo Bichette hit one of three Toronto home runs and five Blue Jays pitchers combined on a two-hitter in an 8-0 win over the Kansas City RoyalsJUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joel Payamps - Gets drilled by liner Payamps left Monday's game against the Blue Jays after being struck by a line drive back up the middle, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Payamps was able to record the out after being struck, but he was then forced to exit the contest after being looked at briefly by the team trainer. He'll be considered day-to-day until the nature of the injury is disclosed.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Benintendi - On bench Monday Benintendi (calf) isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Benintendi's calf tightened up during Sunday's loss to the Astros after he fouled a ball off his calf, and he'll be out of the lineup a day later. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Kyle Isbel, Michael Taylor and MJ Melendez will start in the outfield from left to right.
JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas City Royals star Sal Perez sought advice from former hitting coach Terry Bradshaw The Royals’ seven-time All-Star catcher apparently found a groove with his swing over the weekend.
JUNE 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Partner Content ' Blue Jays vs. Royals prop picks: Count on Vladdy to bring runs home After a series loss against the Minnesota Twins, the Toronto Blue Jays open a 10-game stretch on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, Detr...
JUNE 6, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
The Royals Had a Bad but Hopeful Week of Baseball The Royals continued to struggle, only getting one win over the past week of games.
JUNE 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Royals' Salvador Perez is off to a slow start. Is he about to heat up again? Perez hit his eighth home run, offering hope that his injured thumb and his epic struggles of May are behind him.
JUNE 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Blue Jays visit the Royals on 5-game road win streak
The Toronto Blue Jays hit the road against the Kansas City Royals trying to prolong a five-game road winning streakJUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KC Royals center fielder Michael A. Taylor makes presence felt in return from IL The center fielder returned to the lineup this weekend, had a couple hits, flashed leather in the outfield and was at the center of an Astro...
JUNE 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Here's why Andrew Benentendi was sidelined as Kansas City Royals attempted late rally The Gold Glove left fielder and club’s hottest hitter came out of the game after the eighth inning.
JUNE 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Andrew Benintendi - Managing calf tightness Benintendi is dealing with calf tightness following Sunday's loss to the Astros, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Benintendi fouled a ball off his calf in the bottom of the sixth inning but was able to remain in the game prior to exiting ahead of the ninth inning. He said after the game that his calf was feeling tight, but he hopes to be available for Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael A. Taylor - On base three times Taylor went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Astros.
Impact Taylor missed about two weeks on the COVID-19 injured list, and he went 0-for-4 in his return to the Royals' lineup Saturday. He was able to produce a bit more Sunday in his second straight start. The light-hitting outfielder has a .241/.336/.333 slash line, two home runs, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored and no stolen bases through 125 plate appearances this year. With Taylor healthy and patrolling center field again, Kyle Isbel is likely to see reduced playing time, especially since Whit Merrifield and Hunter Dozier have drawn more starts lately in right field.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Salvador Perez - Homers in back-to-back games Perez went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Astros.
Impact Perez seems to be pulling out of his slump, as he's posted multiple extra-base hits in each of his last two games on the heels of a 1-for-23 skid. The catcher took Framber Valdez deep in the sixth inning and added an RBI double in the eighth in Sunday's loss. Perez is now slashing .199/.240/.404 with eight homers, 22 RBI, 17 runs scored and 10 doubles through 42 contests. It's the first time his slugging percentage has been over .400 since May 15.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Heasley - Takes loss in quality start Heasley (0-3) took the loss Sunday versus the Astros, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six innings.
Impact Heasley didn't help his own cause much -- he hit one batter and added a pair of wild pitches, one of which led to the Astros' second run. The right-hander has posted consecutive quality starts, but he remains on the search for his first win of the season. He's at a 4.62 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 15:18 K:BB across 25.1 innings in five starts. Sunday was a step in the right direction in terms of limiting walks, as he allowed three or more in his other four outings. He'll try to find more control in a home start versus the Orioles next week.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas City Royals rally, but bullpen can't slow down Astros' offense in a 7-4 loss Salvador Perez drove in three runs, but the Royals couldn’t pull out the victory.
JUNE 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Álvarez's HR boosts Astros to 7-4 win vs Royals
Yordan Álvarez hit his 16th home run of the season and Framber Valdez won his fifth straight start for the Houston Astros, who beat the Kansas City Royals 7-4JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amir Garrett - Likely needs rehab assignment Garrett (COVID-19) will likely go out on a rehab assignment before being activated from the injured list, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Garrett has been sidelined for almost two weeks. He has been taking part in pregame work during this homestand and could come off the injured list late next week.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nicky Lopez - Out of Sunday's lineup Lopez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros.
Impact Lopez is hitting .286 with one steal over his last 10 games. Whit Merrifield will start at the keystone.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Isbel - Riding pine Sunday Isbel is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros.
Impact Isbel has now sat in back-to-back games against a righty Saturday and a lefty (Framber Valdez) in this one. Michael Taylor has drawn the start in center field in both instances.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Benintendi Listed as 'Prime' Trade Candidate by MLB Could Benintendi’s terrific start to the season lead to him being traded?
JUNE 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Royals play the Astros with series tied 1-1
The Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kris Bubic pitches 5 scoreless innings in Royals win over Astros Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic pitched 5 scoreless innings against the Houston Astros on June 4, 2022. It was his first start since h...
JUNE 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Royals' Salvador Perez homers, drives in 3 runs in win over Astros Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run and an RBI double in a 6-0 win over the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium...
JUNE 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Bobby Witt Jr. - Posts eighth steal Witt went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Astros.
Impact Witt got aboard with an RBI single and stole second before scoring on a Salvador Perez double in the eighth inning. This was Witt's first steal since May 27, and he's now 8-for-10 on the basepaths this year. The rookie infielder has hit safely in each of the last two games after ending an 0-for-14 skid. He's at a .228/.269/.439 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 25 runs scored, three triples and 13 doubles through 201 plate appearances.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
