Kansas City Royals get swept out of Miami: Marlins’ pitching again quiets KC’s bats

Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez slammed his helmet in frustration. It was that kind of day for the entire KC lineup against the Miami Marlins. The Royals found themselves shut down for the second consecutive night. They generated three hits and couldn’t solve Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. He pitched five innings and allowed one run before departing in the fifth due to blisters on his hand. The Royals didn’t take advantage of the situation. Their offense fell flat in a 6-1 loss. Nick Pratto drove in the lone Kansas...