Michael Lorenzen leads Royals past Rays 3-1

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen delivered another strong performance on Tuesday, allowing just one run on four hits over six innings in a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays. Lorenzen's veteran presence has proven valuable for the Royals this season, helping stabilize the rotation following the departure of Brady Singer. The win marked Lorenzen's third quality start of the year, each resulting in a Royals victory, and lowered his season ERA to 3.48. Freddy Fermin contributed offensively with three hits and an RBI, while Bobby Witt Jr. extended his hitting streak to 20 games, the longest active streak in the majors. The Royals' bullpen preserved the lead, with closer Carlos Estevez securing the final outs. This victory snapped the Rays' five-game winning streak and continued a strong stretch for Kansas City, who have now won seven of their last eight games.