KANSAS CITY, Mo. — — Jacob deGrom exited with a sore right wrist after pitching four spotless innings, and two Texas Rangers relievers completed a one-hitter Monday night in a 4-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
The Rangers said deGrom was removed as a precaution. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner struck out five and walked one, throwing 39 of his 58 pitches for strikes.
Matt Duffy‘s one-out single in the fifth off Dunning was Kansas City’s only hit.
Jordan Lyles (0-3) gave up four runs — one earned — and three hits in eight innings. He walked three and struck out three.
Royals LHP Kris Bubic had additional tests on the flexor strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list after Saturday’s start. Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said the first test confirmed the strain but also revealed some “underlying concerns” that required a second opinion.
RHP Brad Keller (2-1, 2.12) pitches for Kansas City tonight at 6:40.