Overview

• The Royals were blanked 4-0 on June 26 to complete a three-game sweep by the Rays at Kauffman Stadium.
• Shane Baz allowed three hits and struck out nine over a career-high eight scoreless innings in the finale.
• Kansas City ranks last in MLB with 263 runs scored and has been shut out five times during its 10-game home losing streak.
• Veteran contributors like Salvador Perez are enduring career lows at the plate, and critics are urging a review of hitting coach Alec Zumwalt’s role.
• Left-hander Noah Cameron is slated to start Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers as the Royals seek to end their skid.