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Scott Barlow - Records 10th save Barlow struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Barlow had no issue protecting a one-run lead to lock down his 10th save of the season. He has turned in three consecutive scoreless appearances since blowing a save June 21, posting a 5:0 K:BB across 2.2 innings. Barlow has been excellent in the closer role for the Royals this season, maintaining a 2.14 ERA with a 34:10 K:BB across 33.2 innings.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Greinke - Another strong outing Greinke (2-4) allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out three across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Greinke allowed multiple hitters to reach base in each of his first two innings of work. However, he settled in from there to retire 12 of the final 14 batters he faced. Greinke has made two starts since returning from the injured list June 24, combining to work 12 innings while allowing only two earned runs and posting a 7:1 K:BB. Overall, he has a 4.38 ERA across 63.2 innings for the campaign.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leody Taveras - Slugs first homer Taveras went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Royals.

Impact Taveras was the Rangers' lone source of offense when he delivered a leadoff home run in the fifth inning. It was his first homer of the season, though he has only 40 plate appearances at the big-league level. Taveras has gotten regular run in center field since being recalled June 13, and he has maintained a .289 average with five runs scored and a stolen base.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dane Dunning - Takes sixth loss Dunning (1-6) allowed two earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three across six innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Royals.

Impact Dunning turned in his third quality start across his last four outings. He's managed just a 13:12 K:BB in that span but has overcome his lack of control and strikeouts. It remains to be seen if Dunning can continue to walk his tightrope of productivity, but he has managed to lower his ERA 4.09 on the season while maintaining a 77:32 K:BB across 88 frames.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Student of the Game' Zack Greinke Notches Win in 500th Start Hitting yet another career milestone, Greinke capped things off with a victory on Wednesday.

JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How Zack Greinke's newest pitch is fueling a recent resurgence with Kansas City Royals The 38-year-old pitcher recently added a cutter that Greinke describes as an offshoot of his slider. And he’s using the pitch with great suc...

JUNE 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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