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Hernández sharp as Royals blank Orioles 6-0

Carlos Hernández pitched six impressive innings, and Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Harvey expected to start as Baltimore hosts Kansas City

The Orioles will roll out Matt Harvey to the mound Wednesday and the Royals plan to give Mike Minor the start

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Mullins homers again, Orioles hit 3 to beat Royals 7-3

Cedric Mullins homered for the third consecutive game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Harvey expected to start as Orioles host the Royals

The Royals will start Jackson Kowar on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt Harvey

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Bubic expected to start for the Royals against Orioles

The Orioles will roll out Zac Lowther to the mound Monday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Steals base, scores twice Sunday Lopez went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact The shortstop went 4-for-12 with four runs scored in the three-game series versus the White Sox this weekend. Lopez is up to 19 stolen bases without getting caught this year. He's added a solid .291/.362/.362 slash line in 449 plate appearances, serving mainly as a contact hitter while earning a starting gig at shortstop even with Adalberto Mondesi back from the injured list and playing at third base.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singer, Perez lead Royals to 6-0 win over White Sox

Brady Singer tossed seven scoreless innings and Salvador Perez hit another home run as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Keuchel struggles again, White Sox lose to Royals 7-2

Dallas Keuchel had another rocky outing for the AL Central-leading White Sox, allowing six runs in three innings in Chicago’s 7-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Lopez gets huge vote of confidence from Kansas City Royals with the nod at shortstop Nicky Lopez will finish out the season as the everyday shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Minor expected to start for the Royals against the Indians

The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Thursday while the Royals are expected to counter with Mike Minor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Allen, Indians to face Minor, Royals

The Royals will send Mike Minor to the mound Wednesday and the Indians will give Logan Allen the start

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Racking up singles Lopez went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Seattle.

Impact The shortstop finished the four-game series in Seattle at 10-for-17 with two RBI and four runs scored. All 10 of Lopez's hits in the series were singles, as he continues to make light but efficient contact from the No. 2 hole in the order. He raised his slash line to .292/.361/.362 with Sunday's third consecutive three-hit effort.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez homers, Seager answers in M's 4-3 win over Royals

Salvador Perez homered for the fifth consecutive game, but Kyle Seager connected for a two-run drive to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3

AUGUST 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Another three-hit effort Lopez went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over Seattle.

Impact The shortstop has rattled off three-hit efforts in each of the last two games, and four times in his last 11 contests. Lopez lifted his batting average to .287 with a home run, 34 RBI, 54 runs scored and 18 stolen bases through 419 plate appearances. Saturday was his sixth three-hit game of the year.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez homers again as Royals topple Mariners 4-2

Salvador Perez homered for the fourth straight game, lining a two-run shot off the top of the fence for his 37th of the season to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Seattle Marin...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Knocks three hits Lopez went 3-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-7 extra-innings win over Seattle.

Impact The 26-year-old opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning. Lopez was also on base when Salvador Perez hit a game-tying grand slam in the fourth. Through 24 games in August, Lopez has batted a solid .280 with a home run, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and 10 stolen bases. That's right in line with his season triple-slash of .282/.353/.354. The shortstop can't be counted on for much power, but he's been a solid contact hitter even after moving up to the No. 2 spot in the order earlier in the month.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson expected to start as Seattle hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Carlos Hernandez on Saturday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Tyler Anderson

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nicky Lopez's increased confidence has shown on the bases for the Kansas City Royals Lopez had 10 stolen bases in 15 games heading into Tuesday night.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

On base four times Sunday Lopez went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact The shortstop has taken quite nicely to batting second in the order against right-handed pitching. Lopez has slashed .361/.425/.472 with a home run, four RBI and seven runs scored in his last 10 games. He's emerged as an effective contact hitter this year with a .282 average, and he's added speed when he gets aboard by going a perfect 18-for-18 on stolen base attempts.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández strikes out eight; Royals batter Cubs 9-1

Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 9-1 for a sweep of their weekend series

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Hernandez scheduled to start for Kansas City against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Sunday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Two steals Saturday Lopez went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact The top of the order did its job and then some for Kansas City, as Lopez and Whit Merrifield combined for six hits and three steals. Lopez is now up to 17 steals on the season, including seven in the last six games.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic takes no-hitter into 7th, Royals beat Cubs 4-2

Kris Bubic carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City

The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the start