Royals pitchers combined to give up 13 hits and 7 runs in a 7-4 loss to Boston on Friday evening. Vinnie Pasquantino was the only Royals hitter with a multi-hit game, collecting the first three-hit game of his career. MJ Melendez walked twice and hit a single and double, but also misplayed a fly ball to left field. The lineup went 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
Zack Greinke struggled and for his sixth consecutive start, was unable to go more than five innings tonight. In the second inning he gave up doubles to Alex Verdugo and Eric Hosmer to plate the game’s first run.