Brady Singer records 500th strikeout

Singer wrote his name in the Royals’ record books on Monday despite the loss.

In the second inning, he became the 19th Royals pitcher to reach 500 strikeouts in his career. And he was one of the quickest to reach the milestone.

Singer struck out Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider. He caught Schneider looking with a 84.6 mph slider.

As a result, Singer tied Steve Busby as the fastest Royals to achieve the individual accomplishment. Both set the mark in their 100th career appearance.

Singer finished with five strikeouts. He set the franchise record for most strikeouts through 100 career games.

Maikel Garcia ties career high in homers

The Royals never found traction against Kikuchi. The Blue Jays veteran held KC to one hit for much of the game.

Kikuchi retired 12 consecutive batters at one point. But the Royals finally broke through in the sixth inning.

Third baseman Maikel Garcia hit a two-run homer that traveled 409 feet and registered a 106 mph exit velocity.

It was Garcia’s fourth home run of the season and it came in his 22nd game of the year. Last year, he didn’t hit his fourth homer until July 24, 2023.

What’s next on the KC Royals’ schedule?

The Royals continue their four-game series against the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Michael Wacha is set to pitch for the Royals in a 6:40 p.m. start at Kauffman Stadium. He will face two-time All-Star Kevin Gausman.

Wacha owns a 3.75 ERA in four starts this season. In his last start, he allowed two earned runs in six innings against the Chicago White Sox.

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