Royals stand behind closer
James McArthur yielded a go-ahead homer in the 9th, but he'll continue to pitch in those high-leverage spots.
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Vinnie Pasquantino hits a two-run double to right-center field, giving the Royals a 3-2 lead
Salvador Perez hits an RBI double in the bottom of the 5th inning, extending the Royals' lead to 4-2
Vinnie Pasquantino hits a RBI single to center field, his third hit of the game and third RBI against the Brewers
Maikel Garcia makes a leaping catch in the top of the 8th inning
Seth Lugo strikes out five across 6 2/3 innings against the Brewers
Royals manager Matt Quatraro discusses Seth Lugo's start and the fine margins of the game after a 6-5 loss to the Brewers
The data behind Seth Lugo's outing
Pitch diagrams, the data behind Seth Lugo's pitches
Maikel Garcia plates a pair of runs on a single to center field, putting the Royals on top 3-2 in the 7th inning