The Royals added a key run in the fifth inning ... but they blew an opportunity to extend their lead even further.

Isbel hit a leadoff single and later advanced to third base as the Royals executed a hit-and-run with Garcia at the plate.

Next, Witt took advantage with a RBI single. Isbel scored as the Royals chased Rodriguez from the game.

KC held a 3-1 lead as the Blue Jays turned to reliever Génesis Cabrera.

Cabrera inherited two base runners. He forced Vinnie Pasquantino to ground out with the infield playing shallow. The Blue Jays then intentionally walked Perez to set up a bases-loaded situation.

Toronto got out of the jam. Cabrera got MJ Melendez to ground into a fielder’s choice at home plate. Later, he got Nelson Velazquez to fly out to end the threat.

KC finished 3 for 12 with runners in scoring position and stranded nine men on base.

What’s next on Royals’ schedule?

The Royals conclude their four-game series against the Blue Jays.

Cole Ragans is slated to pitch on Thursday afternoon against Jose Berrios. Ragans will make his sixth start of the season. He has posted a 4.32 ERA in 25 innings pitched.

Ragans allowed seven earned runs in his last start against the Baltimore Orioles. He lasted 1 2/3 innings in the Royals’ 9-7 loss.

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