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Poll: How concerned are you about the Royals’ bullpen?

The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland walked off the field after being relieved in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game.
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland walked off the field after being relieved in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game. JOHN SLEEZER JSLEEZER@KCSTAR.COM

The Royals failed to protect a lead after seven innings on Wednesday night.

That was significant, because it was the first time in 111 games that the Royals had blown a lead going into the eighth inning. On Thursday night, it happened again.

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