The Kansas City Royals face a concerning trend as they struggle to capitalize on scoring opportunities, particularly with runners in scoring position. Their recent game against the Chicago White Sox highlighted this issue, culminating in a 4-1 loss. Royals manager Matt Quatraro expressed frustration over the team's inability to convert potential scoring chances, emphasizing the importance of making those moments count. Key players faltered under pressure, leading to missed opportunities that significantly impacted the team’s already slim postseason hopes. The Royals currently have the lowest OPS in such situations, indicating a critical need for improvement.
The frustration comes in the fact that we lost. It doesn't matter what the score is. We need to find a way to cash in a couple of those opportunities.
The Royals can't seem to produce with runners in scoring position, and it's a never-ending discussion among the fan base.
Both runners moved up 90 feet following a wild pitch. The Royals had a great chance to tie the game with the heart of the order at the plate.
Waters worked a full count but was caught looking by a 93.6 mph sinker atop the strike zone.
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