The Royals were better offensively than they’ve been in recent weeks. But the losing continues as the Dodgers opened a three-game series with a 5-4 victory. That’s six straight losses for the Royals, and 11 consecutive at Kauffman Stadium to match a club record. They haven’t won at home since May 31.

The Dodgers - hit home runs The Royals - don’t hit home runs Both teams broke with tradition, but the better team came out on top. Right off the bat, Noah Cameron put a slow changeup in Shohei Ohtani’s wheelhouse on a 1-2 count to start the game.