The Royals dropped their 17th game in 26 tries on Monday afternoon, as the Orioles used a six-run fifth inning to blow by Kansas City with a 6-1 win. It was the Royals’ eighth road loss of the season.
In front of a nearly empty Oriole Park, the Royals struck first in the top of the first inning. Following a lead-off single from Bobby Witt Jr and a stolen base, clean-up hitter Ryan O’Hearn snuck one through the right side to give Kansas City a 1-0 lead.
For the first time this season, Carlos Hernandez climbed the bump and pitched with a lead.