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Benintendi, Dozier lead 18-hit night; Royals top Rox 14-10

Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple, Hunter Dozier had his first career five-hit game and the Kansas City Royals broke out of their offensive funk in a 14-10 vi...

MAY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Earns second save Barlow allowed two hits and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's matinee win over the Orioles.

Impact Barlow was charged with a blown save in his last outing, but he returned to form Sunday by picking up his second save of the season. The right-hander has split early-season closing duties with Josh Staumont, who also has two saves this year. Following Sunday's appearance, Barlow has posted a 1.46 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 12.1 innings.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zimmermann leads Orioles past Royals 4-2 to earn DH split

Bruce Zimmermann threw six effective innings and Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to earn a doubleheader split on Sunday

MAY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Taylor, Royals rally past error-prone O's to open twinbill

Michael Taylor hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning after a pair of two-out Baltimore errors, giving the Kansas City Royals a 6-4 win over the Orioles in the first game of...

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Records second win Barlow (2-0) earned the win Thursday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he allowed one walk and recorded one strikeout against the White Sox.

Impact Barlow snagged the win after the Royals' offensive explosion in extra innings. The lack of offense up to that point neutralized what was otherwise a standout performance from Brad Keller, who allowed only three hits in seven innings. Barlow is still seemingly the Royals' first choice for saves despite a challenge from Josh Staumont, who has recorded two saves this season.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take down White Sox 5-2 after 3-run 10th

Rookie Kyle Isbel hit a two-run single in Kansas City’s three-run 10th inning, and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Scott Barlow and Whit Merrifield react to Royals loss in Chicago Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow and infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield discuss the club's 7-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox...

APRIL 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Vaughn homers as White Sox stop slide by topping Royals 7-3

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped an eight-game slide with a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Records first save Barlow earned a save against the Twins on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he allowed one hit and did not walk or strike out any batters.

Impact Barlow was tasked with protecting a two-run ninth-inning lead and preserving the Royals' combined shutout. He allowed a one-out single but got Gary Sanchez to ground into a double play to pick up his first save. Josh Staumont looked like Kansas City's primary closer coming in to the contest, as he had notched a pair of saves in the previous four days, but he instead pitched the eighth inning Wednesday. Both Barlow and Staumont appear likely to get save opportunities moving forward.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals bullpen backs up Daniel Lynch in 2-0 win over Twins

Daniel Lynch allowed four hits while pitching into the sixth inning and the stingy Kansas City bullpen shut out Minnesota the rest of the way in a 2-0 victory on a rainy Wednesday...

APRIL 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up hold Barlow logged 1.1 scoreless innings Saturday versus the Tigers. He allowed one hit and struck out two to earn a hold.

Impact Barlow entered the campaign as the Royals' primary closer, but he's yet to record a save in four appearances. He has a win and and a hold while allowing just one run, four hits, and a 6:1 K:BB across 4.2 innings. The right-hander is doing well, and the save chances should follow, but it appears manager Mike Matheny is opting to deploy Barlow at the most important moments in a game rather than just in the ninth inning. Josh Staumont pitched a scoreless inning to earn the first save by any Royals pitcher this season.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 8, 2022 • SCOUT.COM

Earns win Opening Day Barlow allowed zero runs on two hits across 2.0 innings and earned the victory Thursday against the Guardians. He struck out three and didn't walk a batter.

Impact Barlow notched a 2.42 ERA with 14 holds and six saves across 74.1 innings last season and picked up right where he left off to start the 2022 campaign. The 29-year-old figures to be one of Kansas City's top options for high-leverage situations.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt a debut! Royals rookie stars in 3-1 win over Guardians

Bobby Witt Jr. capped his highly anticipated big league debut with his first hit, a go-ahead double with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 vict...

APRIL 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Signs deal without arbiter Barlow and the Royals agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.4 million deal Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barlow will increase his salary by nearly $2 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility. He emerged as the Royals' closer last season, saving 16 games while posting a 2.42 ERA and a 29.7 percent strikeout rate.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals agree with Mondesi, 5 others to avoid arbitration

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $3 million contract with shortstop Adalberto Mondesi and five other players for the upcoming season, avoiding arbitration before Tuesday’s d...

MARCH 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Barlow will 'come in tomorrow and keep working' after allowing walk-off homer

Barlow will 'come in tomorrow and keep working' after allowing walk-off homer

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Yost on Barlow's historic outing out of pen: 'He was absolutely fantastic'

Yost on Barlow's historic outing out of pen: 'He was absolutely fantastic'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Brian Flynn on Scott Barlow: 'He's learning faster than a lot of us did'

Brian Flynn on Scott Barlow: 'He's learning faster than a lot of us did'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Yost on a few costly pitches: 'It's hard to be perfect out there'

Yost on a few costly pitches: 'It's hard to be perfect out there'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Scott Barlow on his unique living arrangements

Scott Barlow on his unique living arrangements

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Dozier, Barlow after Royals' first road win of 2019

Dozier, Barlow after Royals' first road win of 2019

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Royals look to progress made by youngsters for optimism

The Kansas City Royals can look back upon their first full post-pandemic season in one of two very different ways

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Allows run but earns save Barlow gave up a run on two hits and two walks while striking out three in one inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over Detroit.

Impact The right-hander's 16th save of the year wasn't all that sweet, but he was able to strike out Harold Castro with the bases loaded to preserve the lead. Barlow has rarely made mistakes on the mound with a 2.49 ERA across 72.1 innings. He's added a 1.22 WHIP and 89:28 K:BB while logging 16 saves and 14 holds in 69 appearances. He should end the year as the head of Kansas City's closer committee.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Barlow benefits from lucky bounce as Kansas City Royals hold off Tigers' rally A ball bouncing into the stands made a big difference for Scott Barlow and the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM