Through five innings, Brady Singer looked like the pitcher he has looked like all season - one of the most improved pitchers in baseball and a potential ace. But in the sixth inning he gave up five runs to end his season on a sour note in a 6-3 loss to Cleveland on Friday night.
The Royals have averaged just 2.9 runs-per-game in 13 tries against Cleveland pitching going into tonight, but they jumped on Aaron Civale in the third inning. Michael Massey reached on an error by Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias, and Drew Waters made it pay by launching a long two-run home run, his third of the season.