Kansas City Royals starter Mchael Lorenzen had to leave Tuesday night’s game against AL Central-leading Cleveland in the second inning after appearing to hurt himself while covering first base. With two runners on, Lorenzen got Guardians rookie Daniel Schneemann to hit a grounder to first.
Kansas City Royals ’ Michael Lorenzen pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Cleveland . CLEVELAND — Kansas City Royals starter Mchael Lorenzen left Tuesday night’s game against AL Central-leading Cleveland in the second inning after appearing to hurt himself while covering first base.
With two runners on, Lorenzen got Guardians rookie Daniel Schneemann to hit a grounder to first. The right-hander broke for the bag and took the relay throw from second before sitting down in the dirt. Lorenzen got up slowly and went to the mound before throwing several warmup pitches while Royals manager Matt Quatraro and a trainer looked on. Lorenzen stayed in the game and struck out Lane Thomas.
However, after Lorenzen threw one ball to Bo Naylor, Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez signaled to the dugout. Lorenzen, who was acquired in a July 29 trade from Texas, was then replaced by right-hander Carlos Hernández.Lorenzen was coming off his best start of the season last week, when he pitched seven scoreless innings in a win over the Los Angeles Angels.
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