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The larger stretch of sweeps started with the Chicago White Sox (May 12-14) and continued in KC’s recent homestand. The Boston Red Sox swept the Royals (May 18-20) before the New York Yankees outscored the club 26-4 during their three-game sweep.
The Kansas City Royals suffer a huge blow as an All-Star infielder faces a serious injury after coming off their game on Saturday.
Royals +165; over/under is 8 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals will look to break their three-game road slide in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds. C
Relievers Alex Lange and Daniel Lynch IV helped maintain the Royals’ lead until Erceg imploded in the ninth. Jensen hit his two-run homer off Rangers right-hander Chris Martin. It was his seventh home run of the season and came as he batted leadoff for the first time this season.