Matt Quatraro Explains Seth Lugo's Rough Outing
Quatraro explained what went wrong as the Royals try to keep their long-shot playoff hopes alive.
The Kansas City Royals faced an 11-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Sunday, marking a rough outing for pitcher Seth Lugo. Lugo allowed nine earned runs over three and two-thirds innings, setting a season-high for his rough start. Cleveland took control from the start, scoring in bunches with Salvador Perez's first-inning single and a two-run homer from Nathaniel Lowe.
Despite Lugo maintaining decent stuff, he struggled to command the plate early, allowing the Guardians to pile on runs. Manager Matt Quatraro attributed the poor performance to Lugo not being on the plate enough during crucial moments. The Royals now sit at 62-76, eleven games behind the White Sox in the American League Central and seven and a half games away from the final wildcard spot.
While the loss doesn't change the team's position, it serves as a stark reminder of the distance they must cover in the final month of the season. However, the team remains hopeful, with emerging star Bobby Witt Jr. leading the charge with a stellar season, and Salvador Perez contributing consistently behind the plate. With a three-game series against the Marlins starting Monday, Kansas City looks to bounce back from this disappointing loss.
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