Winning streak over as Royals lose an odd game 3-1

May 6, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) steals third base during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images It was an interesting game at times tonight, though often not in the good interesting way for Kansas City.

Regardless of the oddities, the bats just never did very much and the winning streak ends at five. Cole Ragans exiting the game early, which was the biggest event of the game possibly in the short and long-term. When this happened against Cleveland a few weeks ago, it was very apparent why.

This time it took a couple of innings to get information. In the first three innings, Ragans only gave up 1 hit and 2 walks while striking out 4 and surrendering no runs. Next thing we knew, Luinder Avila was warming up and starting the 4th.

Eventually it was announced that Ragans left with “left triceps/elbow soreness”. No idea what that means going forward, but tonight it meant the bullpen had to get through 6 innings. While that drama was unfolding, the Royals scored a run in the bottom of the third.