SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
Chang provides big blow, Quantrill strong again in Cleveland's win over Royals Cal Quantrill strong into seventh inning, Yu Chang hits three-run triple in Cleveland's win over Kansas City Royals
Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove, Indians beat KC
Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 4-1SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hunter Dozier - Cranks 15th homer Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's loss to Cleveland.
Impact Dozier got the Royals on the board in the seventh inning by taking Cal Quantrill deep with a 399-foot shot. The long ball was his 15th of the year and his second in as many days. The 30-year-old has been quietly heating up as of late, raising his season slash line to .214/.285/.388.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Lynch - Dealt sixth loss Lynch (4-6) was charged with the loss against Cleveland on Tuesday after surrendering four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings.
Impact Lynch allowed Cleveland to hit hard and hit early. After loading the bases with a pair of walks and a single in the first inning, Lynch earned his first out by sending Franmil Reyes down on strikes, but Yu Chang followed with bases-clearing triple to take a 3-0 lead. The southpaw's final damage of the night came from an Ernie Clement home run in the third. Lynch's first-inning woes are nothing new, as the 24-year-old has given up 19 earned runs in the first frames of his 14 starts. Overall this year, Lynch has compiled a 5.40 ERA and 1.57 WHIP.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lynch's slow start too much for Kansas City Royals to overcome in loss to Indians Rookie left-hander Daniel Lynch turned in six innings but gave up a three-run first.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals: Live updates from Game 150 Cal Quantrill and the Indians take on the Royals at Progressive Field.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Sebastian Rivero - Optioned to Omaha Rivero was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Impact Rivero went 4-for-19 with an RBI since being recalled Sept. 4. He'll return to Omaha for the time being with Cam Gallagher (knee) returning from the IL. Unless Kansas City suffers another injury to its catching duo, Rivero seems likely to finish his season at Triple-A.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Gallagher - Activated from injured list Gallagher (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Gallagher moved to the injured list Sept. 5 with left knee inflammation, but he was able to begin a rehab stint with Triple-A Omaha over the weekend. He went 2-for-7 with one RBI and two runs scored across two games. With Sebastian Rivero being optioned to open up a spot on the 28-man roster, Gallagher will serve as Salvador Perez's lone backup during the final 11 games of the season.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals starting lineups for Sept. 21, 2021: Game 150 Myles Straw and the Indians face the Royals at Progressive Field.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Ryan O'Hearn - Playing time continues to slip O'Hearn remains on the bench Tuesday against Cleveland.
Impact O'Hearn has filled a regular role at times this season, but he doesn't appear to have one now, as he's started just one of the team's last six games. The Royals appear to be going with eight everyday starters while rotating players through their ninth lineup spot, with O'Hearn seemingly slipping behind Kyle Isbel and Hanser Alberto for that role. O'Hearn owns a .624 OPS on the season, the third straight season he's been at or below .650 in that category, so he's not making a strong case for everyday at-bats.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
SportsBeat KC: Talking baseball's history through greatest players, with Joe Posnanski Former KC Star columnist Joe Posnanski has written The Baseball 100, which tells the story of the game’s history through its greatest player...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Joel Payamps - Solid as opener Payamps allowed one run on two hits with two strikeouts in 2.1 innings in the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader versus Cleveland. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact The right-hander logged the most innings of the five Kansas City pitchers in the contest. Payamps' lone mistake was a third-inning solo home run by Andres Gimenez. Through 16 innings with the Royals, Payamps owns a 3.94 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB. He's gone 1-1 with a hold in 12 appearances since he was traded from Toronto, mainly in a multi-inning relief role.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Royals vs Indians Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Indians prediction and MLB pick straight up for tonight's game between KC vs CLE.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
SportsBeat Live talks The Baseball 100, Joe Posnanski's new book, with the author. And another Salvy swat. Former Star columnist Joe Posnanski joins the SportsBeat Live crew to discuss his new book, The Baseball 100, about the game’s greatest play...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Nicky Lopez - Four hits in twin bill Lopez went 4-for-8 with a double and three runs scored in Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Impact Getting the start at shortstop and hitting second in both games, Lopez did an exceptional job setting the table and helping the Royals to a sweep. The 26-year-old has hit safely in five straight games and 16 of the last 17, slashing .397/.429/.493 over that latter stretch with one homer, two steals, seven RBI and 17 runs.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scott Barlow - Comes away with 14th save Barlow recorded his 14th save of the season in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland, giving up a run on one hit while striking out two in the seventh inning.
Impact The right-hander entered the seventh with a three-run cushion, but he served up a solo shot to Bobby Bradley before closing out a 4-2 win. Barlow has converted eight of nine save chances since Aug. 18, posting a 1.35 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB through 13.1 innings over that stretch as the primary option in the Kansas City bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Domingo Tapia - Collects third win Tapia (3-0) picked up the win in the second game of Monday's doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, striking out four over 1.2 perfect innings of relief.
Impact The Royals went with a bullpen game in the nightcap, and after Joel Payamps gave up a run over 2.1 innings as the starter, Tapia entered the game with Kansas City already ahead in an eventual 4-2 victory. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 1.63 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB through 27.2 innings since joining the Royals' bullpen in late July, recording five holds in addition to his three wins.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Dozier - Swats 14th homer Dozier went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Impact He got the scoring started for the Royals in a 7-2 victory by taking Triston McKenzie deep in the second inning for a two-run shot. Dozier has been flexing his muscles lately -- over his last 12 games including the nightcap Monday, he's slashing .342/.381/.789 with five doubles and four of his 14 homers on the season.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Benintendi - Slugs 16th homer Benintendi went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Impact He launched his 16th homer of the year in the third inning off Triston McKenzie. After going 0-for-2 with a walk in the nightcap, Benintendi is slashing .377/.412/.623 through 20 games in September with four homers, seven runs and an eye-popping 23 RBI.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Salvador Perez - Makes history Monday Perez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-2 win over Cleveland during the first game of Monday's doubleheader.
Impact The veteran catcher took Triston McKenzie deep in the fifth inning, wrapping up the scoring for the Royals in the matinee. Perez is now tied with Vladimir Guerrero for the major-league lead in homers at 46 -- a total that sets a new MLB record for most home runs in a season by a catcher, breaking the mark set by Johnny Bench in 1970.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brady Singer - Shuts down Cleveland in return Singer (5-10) picked up the win in the first game of Monday's doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out seven.
Impact The right-hander went the distance in his return from the COVID-19 list while recording his fourth quality start in his last six outings. Singer has a 2.97 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB through 36.1 innings over that stretch, striking out at least five batters in all six trips to the mound, and only a 1.5 HR/9 prevented him from putting up even better ratios. The 2018 first-round pick appears to be settling in after a bumpy beginning to his big-league career, making him an intriguing sleeper for 2022.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Salvador Perez breaks Johnny Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Cleveland Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench's record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kan...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Quantrill expected to start for the Indians against the Royals
The Indians are expected to send Cal Quantrill to the mound Tuesday and the Royals will give Daniel Lynch the startSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Gausman brings bat, arm for NL West-leading SF
Kevin Gausman returns to the mound — and plate — as he tries to help the Giants protect their lead in the NL WestSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals wins battle of bullpens to sweep doubleheader in Cleveland The Royals swept the Indians in a doubleheader for the first time since Sept. 13, 2008.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
