Kansas City Royals and Starting Pitcher Jordan Lyles Make History With Futility

While Lyles has had a very tough year, this one was not his fault. He went six innings, allowed six hits and three runs. He walked one and struck out three. Royals reliever Taylor Clarke blew the save by allowing three runs in the seventh inning.

Even with a strong start in the no decision, Lyles is still 0-11 this season and owns an inflated ERA of 6.72.

He's in his 13th year in the major leagues, having played for the Astros, Rockies, Brewers, Rangers, Orioles, Padres, Pirates and Royals.

He's a lifetime 66-101 with a 5.20 ERA. He has won double-digit games in three different seasons. He signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Royals this offseason.

The Royals had a 4-0 lead in this one. The 19-53 record for the Royals is just one game better than the A's (19-55) for the worst record in baseball. 

The two teams will play each other again on Tuesday as Daniel Lynch goes for KC and Michael Lorenzen pitches for the homestanding Tigers.