The Royals' defense was solid early in the season, but even that has betrayed them as the season goes into the stretch run.
The Royals have committed two or more errors in eight August games. Before August, they had only nine multi-error games. The Royals have committed 24 errors in 24 August games, for 18 unearned runs, with three games left. Kansas City made four errors in the final two games of the series against Texas, leading to three unearned runs in 2-1 and 3-2 losses to the Rangers, who swept a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium for the first time in franchise history.
In 26 April games, the Royals made just 12 errors, allowing just five unearned runs. They had only one multi-error game. In May, they were charged with 15 errors in 29 games. They had two multi-error games and yielded just five unearned runs in May.
Alex Gordon, who is on the disabled list, tops the club with 15 errors. The club has committed 80 errors for the season.
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