The Kansas City Royals go into the All-Star break on a high note. The Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 to end a 6-game losing skid Sunday.
Kyle Isbel hit a solo home run to tie the game at 1 in the 5th inning. The Royals added 3 runs in the 6th inning, Freddy Fermin doubled to drive in Salvador Perez and Michael Massey tripled to drive in Freddy Fermin and Kyle Isbel. Isbel was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and an RBI.
Ryan Yarbrough was the winning pitcher in his first game back after being hit by a line drive in May.
The Royals are off until Friday when they host the Tampa Bay Rays.
Salvador Perez will be the lone Royal at the All-Star game.
The Royals go into the All-Star Break with a record of 26-65.
On the first day of the MLB Draft, the Royals selected high school catcher Blake Mitchell with their first selection.
With their second pick, they selected high school pitcher Blake Wolters.
They selected outfielder Carson Roccaforte out of Louisiana Lafayette with their 3rd pick.
