Texas Rangers tops Kansas City Royals 4-1
Game Summary
Texas Rangers defeated Kansas City Royals 4-1.
Key Players
Omar Hernandez led Kansas City Royals's offense, going 0-for-1, 1 RBI. Kansas City Royals reliever John Schreiber threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Andrew McCutchen led Texas Rangers's offense, going 1-for-2. Texas Rangers starter Jack Leiter threw 4.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 3 BB (82 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 2.25).
Texas Rangers starter Jack Leiter: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 0 BB (56 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 7 K (ERA 1.80).
Hitting Analysis
Kansas City Royals: 2 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.154).
Texas Rangers: 2 H, 0 RBI (team AVG 0.167).