by Line Drive
The Royals snapped their five-game losing streak in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night, defeating the Guardians 4-1 behind a strong performance from starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough. Yarbrough, who was hit in the face by a line drive in his last start, was able to shake off the injury and record his first win since the incident.
Yarbrough pitched seven innings of one-run ball, allowing just four hits and striking out six. He was backed up by a solid offensive performance from the Royals, who scored four runs on eight hits. The Royals’ offense was led by center fielder Alex Gordon, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
The Royals got on the board in the second inning when Gordon drove in two runs with a double. They added two more runs in the fourth inning on a single by designated hitter Kendrys Morales and an RBI double by shortstop Alcides Escobar.
The Guardians were able to get on the board in the sixth inning when third baseman Evan Longoria drove in a run with a single. But that was all they could muster against Yarbrough, who was able to keep them off balance all night.
The win was a much-needed one for the Royals, who had been struggling of late. It was also a special moment for Yarbrough, who was able to overcome his injury and record his first win since being hit in the face by a line drive.
The Royals will look to keep their momentum going as they take on the Guardians again on Wednesday night. With Yarbrough back in form, they should be feeling confident heading into the game.
