KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals couldn’t have asked for a better situation.
In the seventh inning, the Royals loaded the bases against Cincinnati Reds relievers Ian Gibaut and Lucas Sims. The top of the lineup was lurking as Nick Pratto was due up and Salvador Perez stood on deck.
Facing an early deficit, the Royals had pulled within one run. This was KC’s best opportunity to surge ahead once again.