CLEVELAND — The Kansas City Royals were shut out for the sixth time this season in a 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in the finale of a three-game series Wednesday at Progressive Field. The Royals’ losing slide extended to four consecutive games as they head into a day off on Thursday.
The Royals (16-33) finished their three-city road trip, which included a two-game interleague set in Arizona, 2-7.
Left fielder Andrew Benintendi collected three of the team’s seven hits on a day when he went 3 for 4. Carlos Santana (2 for 4) also had two hits.
Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller allowed four runs, six hits and three walks. His last win came on May 3.
