Defensive miscues put the Kansas City Royals in an early hole, and their offense never got started as the four-game win streak came to an end on Tuesday night in Houston.
The Royals had just four hits and were shut out for the eighth time this season in a 4-0 loss to the Houston Astros in front of an announced 22,964 at Minute Maid Park. They can still salvage a series victory with a win on Wednesday afternoon.
Singer gave up four runs — one earned — on seven hits and four walks. He struck out six, and he snapped a string of having allowed a home run in five consecutive road starts.
Three of the four runs allowed by Singer scored in the first inning with the help of a pair of errors, one fielding and one throwing.
Meanwhile, Astros starter Luis Garcia tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts to set the tone.
