KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro made quite the pregame assertion. When asked his thoughts on Mike Mayers’ upcoming start, Quatraro quipped that a complete-game shutout would be the best-case scenario against the Detroit Tigers.
The lofty goal, even in jest, made sense considering the team’s recent pitching woes. On Monday, the Royals bullpen was taxed after Brady Singer pitched 3 2/3 innings.
So Mayers was tasked with providing a strong start … and he delivered in the Royals’ 4-1 win over the Tigers.
