The Reflex of any Royals fan in the bottom of the ninth was probably to expect this game to end in a walk-off loss. Closer Scott Barlow came on, got an out, but allowed the next two runners to reach before facing off against Byron Buxton. Fortunately, he didn’t Come Undone and Buxton struck out looking and Barlow successfully escaped the game by inducing a ground out from Trevor Larnach.
Before that, though, The Wild Boys were in evidence today. Brad Keller continued his struggles with command he walked five while striking out only four in 5.1 innings of one-run ball.