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Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals: Game Recap and Analysis
Blue Jays Suffer Tough Loss to Royals in High-scoring Affair
Recap
The Toronto Blue Jays fell to the Kansas City Royals 10-7 on Saturday in a game that saw both teams combine for 17 runs and 26 hits. The Blue Jays took an early lead, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning off Royals starter Brady Singer. However, the Royals came back to tie the game in the bottom of the inning thanks to a two-run home run by Salvador Perez. The Royals would take the lead for good in the third inning with a three-run homer by Hunter Dozier.
The Blue Jays tried to rally in the fifth inning, scoring two runs on a Lourdes Gurriel Jr. double. But the Royals would add two more runs in the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly by Ryan O'Hearn and a solo homer by Nicky Lopez.
Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios had a rough outing, allowing seven runs on 10 hits in just three innings of work. The Blue Jays bullpen was also unable to stop the Royals offense, as they allowed three more runs in the final three innings.
Analysis
The Blue Jays have now lost two straight games and are 10-10 on the season. The Royals, meanwhile, have won two straight and are now 8-12.
The Blue Jays offense was able to generate some runs against the Royals, but they were unable to slow down the Kansas City offense. The Royals were able to do damage against Berrios, who has struggled in his first two starts of the season.
The Blue Jays will look to bounce back from this loss on Sunday when they face the Royals in the series finale.
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