Across the first month of the season, the Cincinnati Reds had two 9+ losing streaks that sandwiched a single win. They were 3-22 after 25 games. They played their 44th game today, a 20-5 win over the Cubs. And if the Royals lose tonight, Kansas City will be just a half game in front of the Reds for the worst record in baseball.
The Royals ride a six-game losing streak into this next three-game series against the first-place Twins needing the pitching staff to figure something out quickly. During this losing streak, they have given up seven, six, nine, seven, nine, and eight runs respectively.