The Texas Rangers routed the Royals 12-3 Wednesday.
The Royals scored 2 runs in the 6th inning to cut the deficit to 5-3. Texas responded with 4 runs in the top of the 7th.
The Rangers added 3 runs in the 9th to put the game out of reach.
Manager Matt Quatraro says this is not what they expected.
Kansas City has now lost six straight, nine of its last 10, and nine consecutive losses at Kauffman Stadium.
Bobby Witt Jr, who hit a home run in the 3rd inning to make it a 3-1 game, says they need to keep pushing.
The Royals have an off day Thursday before beginning a 3 game series in Los Angeles with the Angels on Friday.