Former Pleasant Grove standout Wacha gets no-decision in Royals’ loss to Guardians

Royals fall to Guardians despite Wacha's strong outing

Former Pleasant Grove standout Mike Wacha turned in a strong outing for the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cleveland Guardians.

Wacha allowed just two runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings, striking out six batters.

However, the Royals' offense was unable to provide him with much support, managing just four hits against Guardians starter Shane Bieber.

Wacha's outing a bright spot for Royals

Despite the loss, Wacha's outing was a bright spot for the Royals.

The 31-year-old right-hander has struggled at times this season, but he looked like his old self against the Guardians.

Wacha threw strikes with regularity and kept the Guardians hitters off balance with a variety of pitches.

He also showed good command of his fastball, which he used to generate several ground-ball outs.

Royals offense struggles continue

While Wacha was strong on the mound, the Royals' offense continued to struggle.

The Royals have scored just 12 runs in their last four games, and they have now lost six of their last seven.

The Royals' offense has been a major disappointment this season, and it's one of the main reasons why the team is in last place in the AL Central.

Bieber dominates Royals

Shane Bieber was dominant for the Guardians on Saturday, allowing just two hits over six innings.

The 27-year-old right-hander struck out 10 batters and walked none.

Bieber has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, and he showed why against the Royals.

He was able to throw his fastball by the Royals' hitters, and he also had a sharp breaking ball that kept them off balance.

Conclusion

The Royals' loss to the Guardians was a disappointing one, but Wacha's outing was a bright spot.

The 31-year-old right-hander showed that he can still be a valuable contributor to the Royals' rotation.

However, the Royals' offense needs to start producing more runs if the team is going to make a run at a playoff spot.