Royals Extend Losing Streak to Five Games

The Kansas City Royals are experiencing a challenging late-season slump, extending their losing streak to five games following a narrow 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants. This defeat, part of their last regular-season series at Kauffman Stadium, has seen the Royals drop four games behind the Baltimore Orioles for the top American League wild-card spot, while their lead over the Minnesota Twins for the final wild card has narrowed to just one game. Despite the struggles, Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. continues to shine, leading the league with a .334 batting average. The Giants' rookie pitcher Mason Black delivered an impressive performance, holding the Royals scoreless for 5 2/3 innings. Kansas City is struggling offensively, going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and stranding nine runners in the game. As they prepare for their next matchup against the Giants, the Royals are under pressure to reverse their fortunes to secure a postseason berth for the first time since 2015.