MLB/Yoshida Masanao Fired Grange 14 Defeats

The Royals' 39-year-old veteran Zack Greinke, who has struggled this season, gave up three runs in 3.2 relief innings against the Red Sox on Wednesday, swallowing his 14th loss, tied for second worst in the majors, making the Royals the worst team in the majors after a 3-7 loss.

Royal backup pitcher Taylor Clarke (Taylor Clarke) "fake start" 1 inning out of the game, Gramkey took over the second inning, pitching less than 4 innings, five hits, three runs were allowed, the fatal injury is the fourth inning by Yoshida Masanao hit 3 runs.

Yoshida's 14th Homer of the season, scoring the Red Sox's first three runs, became the game-winning hit, and also gave Grange his 10th straight loss, dropping his record this season to 1-14 with a 5.34 defense percentage.

Yoshida hit 2 in 4 with 3 Rbis and is fifth in the American League with a.96 batting average this season, while Otani is fourth at.04.

The Royals have had three 10-loss pitchers this season, with Jordan Lyles (15 losses) being the leading losing pitcher in the major leagues, and Gramkey tying Rockies Kyle Freeland and Pirates Johan Oviedo (14 losses) for second worst.

Gramkey returned to the Royals last year and went 5-23 in the last two seasons, his only win this season was five scoreless innings against the Orioles on May 24, and his 155 career losses are the most of any active pitcher.

The Royals have lost two of three in a row at home, dropping to 42-96 against the Red Sox this season after going 2-5. In contrast, the A's won three straight at home against the Angels, went 42-95, giving the Royals the worst title in the majors.