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KANSAS CITY, Mo. \u2014 It\u2019s been a rough season for the Kansas City Royals<\/a>, who entered Sunday tied for last place in the American League Central at 26-39.<\/p>\n However, the Royals continue looking to turn things around by securing their second straight series win against the Minnesota Twins<\/a> on Sunday. The final score was 6-5 in Minnesota after the Twins rallied in the ninth inning against recently called-up reliever Beck<\/a> Way.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n When does Algeria arrive in Kansas City Sunday night for the World Cup? <\/a><\/p>\n Regardless of a win or loss, the Royals have a glaring issue at hand\u2013 superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was removed from the game in the fifth inning with right knee soreness.<\/p>\n The severity of the injury is currently unknown, and the Royals will undoubtedly continue to monitor Witt Jr.\u2019s readiness. For now, fans can hope that the injury will not require an IL stint, especially after just recently getting third baseman Maikel Garcia<\/a> back on the field after missing time.<\/p>\n Despite the win, the Royals\u2019 bullpen looked inconsistent once again. After six innings of one run ball from Noah Cameron<\/a>, John Schreiber<\/a> and Mason Black<\/a> threw scoreless innings, but Way and Erceg had to combine to close out the ninth. Way gave up four hits and four runs while recording just one out, and Erceg gave up a pair of hits before securing the save.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Royals will need Bobby Witt Jr.<\/a> and consistency from bullpen arms for that matter, if they have any shot at getting back in contention for the Wild Card or division race.<\/p>\n Welcome to the City: More Kansas City Royals news on FOX4 <\/a><\/p>\n MLB.com\u2019s Anne Rogers also shared an update on right fielder Jac Caglianone<\/a> ahead of Sunday\u2019s series finale as well. He\u2019s dealing with a shoulder injury after taking on the right field wall yesterday.<\/p>\n Rogers updated fans<\/strong><\/a> that Cags is feeling better, but is still being evaluated before games for his availability off the bench. The Royals say that there isn\u2019t any structural damage, so there\u2019s hope he can return, \u201cin the coming days.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Salvador Perez<\/a> was absent from Sunday\u2019s lineup for the second straight day as well, as he recovers from a thumb injury.<\/p>\nMore from FOX4<\/h2>\n
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