Witt and India each drive in 2 runs as the Royals beat the Astros 7-5
Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India each drove in two runs to help Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-5MAY 13 • Associated Press
CARLOS ESTÉVEZ #53 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
4-5 W-L •
1.06 WHIP •
2.45 ERA
4-5 W-L
1.06 WHIP
2.45 ERA
Collects 12th save Estevez secured the save in Monday's 7-5 victory over Houston, allowing one hit and no walks over a scoreless inning with one strikeout.
Impact After conceding a leadoff single to Jose Altuve in the ninth, Estevez cleanly retired the next three batters to bag his 94th career save. The 32-year-old has converted his last seven save opportunities, cementing him as the Kansas City closer. Overall, Estevez has pitched to a 2.37 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 19 innings.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Hangs on for save Wednesday Estevez picked up the save Wednesday against the White Sox after allowing one run on three hits in the ninth inning. He struck out two.
Impact It wasn't easy for Estevez, who struggled with his command as 15 of his 21 pitches hit for strikes. The hard-throwing right-hander has still managed to successfully convert his last six save opportunities, which would figure to give him a pretty long leash as Kansas City's closer going forward. Despite posting a shaky 15:9 K:BB this season, Estevez has a 2.65 ERA and 1.24 WHIP and hasn't allowed a single home run over 17 innings.
MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Witt and Wacha lead Royals to 2-1 victory over White Sox
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run homer to give Michael Wacha all the support he needed as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1MAY 8 • Associated Press
Witt and Ragans lead surging Royals to 3-0 win over White Sox
Bobby Witt Jr. scored the first run and drove in the second to back five overpowering innings and 11 strikeouts from Cole Ragans as the Kansas City Royals stayed hot with a 3-0 vic...MAY 6 • Associated Press
Secures 10th save Estevez collected the save in Monday's 3-0 win against the White Sox, allowing one hit and no walks over a scoreless inning with no strikeouts.
Impact The Kansas City closer required only eight pitches, seven of which were strikes, to retire the side and lock down the Royals' 20th win. Since his last blown save April 22 against Colorado, Estevez has made five consecutive scoreless appearances over which he's bagged five saves. Through 16 innings, he has pitched to a 2.25 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB while not allowing a home run.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Hangs on for ninth save Estevez picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Rays after allowing two hits in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.
Impact Estevez allowed the possible tying run to get to the plate Wednesday, but he punched out Taylor Walls and got Chandler Simpson to fly out to hold on for the save. The hard-throwing right-hander has yielded nine walks over 15 innings this year, but he's conceded just eight hits and hasn't served up a home run yet. Estevez has settled in as Kansas City's clear favorite for saves, submitting a 2.40 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB while converting nine of his 11 save chances.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Royals' Noah Cameron takes a no-hitter into 7th in his big league debut as KC beats the Rays 3-0
Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his major league debut and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as Kansas City blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0MAY 1 • Associated Press
Freddy Fermin has 3 hits, Michael Lorenzen pitches 6 strong innings as Royals beat Rays 3-1
Freddy Fermin had three hits and an RBI, Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez each drove in a run and Michael Lorenzen pitched six strong innings for his 50th career win as the Kansas Cit...APRIL 30 • Associated Press
Picks up save Tuesday Estevez allowed a hit in a scoreless inning while earning a save against the Rays on Tuesday. He struck out one batter.
Impact Estevez gave up a single to Jose Cabellero but had no trouble finishing the 3-1 win. It was Estevez's eighth save in 10 chances and he's now converted three straight. He dropped his ERA to 2.57 with a 12:9 K:BB across 14 frames.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in seventh save Estevez struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Astros.
Impact Estevez retired the side on six pitches, all strikes, to earn his seventh save of the season. The right-hander ceded a save chance to Lucas Erceg on Friday, but that was likely because Estevez had pitched two of the previous three days. He's still got the upper hand for save chances in the Royals' bullpen, having converted seven of nine opportunities so far this season. Estevez has a steady 2.77 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB over 13 innings. He's no stranger to having a high walk rate -- his 2.0 BB/9 over 55 innings was by far the lowest mark of his career. That said, it could become an issue if he starts allowing more hits.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Wacha shuts down Astros, Pasquantino homers as KC beats Houston 2-0 for the second straight night
Michael Wacha scattered four hits over six innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Royals beat the Astros 2-0 for the second straight night SaturdayAPRIL 27 • Associated Press
Royals ace Cole Ragans to undergo testing on groin after leaving start vs Rockies with tightness
Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo testing on his left groin after the All-Star left-hander was forced to leave Thursday’s start against the Colorado Rockies after just three inni...APRIL 24 • Associated Press
Rebounds for sixth save Estevez earned the save in a 7-4 over Colorado in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader, turning in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact After allowing three runs in a blown save in his last appearance Tuesday, Estevez bounced back with a clean ninth inning Thursday to lock down his sixth save of the year. The 32-year-old Estevez sports a 3.00 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and 10:9 K:BB through his first 12 innings this season.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
KC bullpen tosses 6 shutout innings, allowing the Royals to rally for 7-4 win over the Rockies
Kyle Isbel drove in three runs and the Kansas City bullpen threw six shutout innings, helping the Royals rally for a 7-4 victory over the Rockies in the opener of a doubleheaderAPRIL 24 • Associated Press
Charged with blown save Estevez was charged with a blown save after allowing three runs on one hit and three walks Tuesday against the Rockies. He did not record a strikeout.
Impact Estevez was brought in for the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. He got two outs on just four pitches but then proceeded to load the bases with three straight walks and Jacob Stallings made him pay with a bases-clearing double. The Royals were able to get a run back in the ninth to send the game to extras and save Estevez from a loss. Estevez has now issued a walk in three straight appearances, and he has a 1:5 K:BB in four innings over that span. For the season, he owns a 3.27 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 10:9 K:BB in 11 innings.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Fermin hits winning single in 11th inning, Royals beat Rockies 4-3 and drop Colorado to 4-18
Freddy Fermin hit a winning single in the 11th and the Kansas City Royals rebounded from a blown two-run, ninth-inning lead to beat Colorado 4-3 on and drop the Rockies to 4-18APRIL 23 • Associated Press
Former Rockies reliever Carlos Estevez now earning eight-figure salary, saving games with Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Carlos Estevez felt he was forced to be two pitchers during his six seasons with the Colorado Rockies.
APRIL 23 • GAZETTE.COM
Collects first win Sunday Estevez (1-0) picked up the win in extra innings Sunday at Detroit, pitching two scoreless innings with a strikeout. He allowed no hits and one walk.
Impact Estevez worked the ninth and 10th innings to pocket his first win with the Royals. Despite a shaky 5.4 BB/9 through 10 innings this season, the veteran right-hander now sports a 0.90 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB. Estevez is also 5-for-6 on save chances and remains cemented as the closer over Lucas Erceg in Kansas City.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Witt hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in 10th, Royals beat Tigers 4-3 to stop 6-game skid
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 to stop a six-game losing streakAPRIL 20 • Associated Press
Fans side for save Estevez allowed a hit in a scoreless inning during Sunday's win over Cleveland. He struck out three and earned a save.
Impact Estevez coughed up a single to Steven Kwan to open the ninth inning but punched out the next three batters he faced to close out the 4-2 win. It was Estevez's fifth save in six chances. He dropped his ERA to 1.29 with a 9:4 K:BB through seven innings this season. Estevez has collected five of Kansas City's six saves so far.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Royals' Cole Ragans overcomes hamstring cramping to strike out 10 and get his first win of the year
Cole Ragans managed to pitch through a left hamstring cramp for 7 2/3 innings and get his first win this season, leading the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 4-2APRIL 13 • Associated Press
Ragans strikes out 10, leads Royals to a 4-2 victory that stops Guardians' 5-game winning streak
Cole Ragans struck out 10, walked none and allowed four hits in 7 2/3 innings, getting his first win this season as the Kansas City Royals overcame a two-run deficit to beat Clevel...APRIL 13 • Associated Press
Picks up fourth save Estevez earned the save in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Twins, allowing a hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Estevez found himself in trouble, allowing a one-out single before hitting Harrison Bader with a pitch to put the tying and go-ahead runs on base. However, the right-hander would strike out Matt Wallner before inducing a groundout from Willi Castro to seal the Royals' one-run victory. While it hasn't always come easily, Estevez has converted four of Kansas City's five save chances this year while allowing one earned run on three hits and four walks in his first six innings.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Witt Jr. hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh as the Royals beat the Twins 3-2
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on ThursdayAPRIL 10 • Associated Press
