Royals Secure Winning Road Trip with Lorenzen Shutout at Arizona

Michael Lorenzen delivered a dominant performance for the Kansas City Royals, pitching seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and allowing only two hits and one walk in a 4-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marked Lorenzen's first win since June 8 and helped the Royals complete a winning 4-3 road trip, improving their July record to 4-2. The Royals' offense was powered by solo home runs from Bobby Witt Jr., who was named to his second All-Star Game, and Salvador Perez, along with timely hitting in the fifth inning that extended their lead. Arizona's pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, making his first start in nearly two years, struggled after initial success, giving up four earned runs in just over four innings. The Royals' victory improved their season record to 43-48 as they prepare for upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets before the All-Star break. Overall, Lorenzen's efficient pitching and the Royals' offense sparked momentum for the team as they aim to build on this positive stretch.