The Kansas City Royals were shut out by the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 Friday night.
The Royals managed 3 hits, two off of Shohei Ohtani over 7 innings. Ohtani also had 11 strikeouts and 2 walks.
Chad Wallachs 2-run home run in the 3rd inning were the only runs for the Angels. 4 Royals pitchers combined to give up the 2 runs on 6 hits.
Royals Manager Matt Quatraro said they faced an outstanding pitcher.
The Royals and Angels play again Saturday night. Zack Greinke will be on the mound for the Royals with the first pitch set for 8:07.
The game will be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM beginning at 7:30 pm.
The Kansas City Royals have lost Kris Bubic for the remainder of the season. He is scheduled for Tommy John surgery, the team announced on Friday.
Bubic hit the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a left forearm flexor strain following his five-inning outing against the Braves.
Bubic hit the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a left forearm flexor strain following his five-inning outing against the Braves.
The Royals also placed Franmil Reyes on paternity leave. They have recalled catcher Freddy Fermin from Omaha.
