Royals' Ian Kennedy: Loses despite lasting into eighth inning

Kennedy (11-11) lost after allowing three runs on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 7.2 innings during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Indians.

Analysis:

Kennedy turned in a valiant effort, throwing 110 pitches (75 strikes) and lasting until the eighth inning, but was saddled with the tough-luck loss. The first year of the righty's five-year, $70 million deal was a success, as he compiled a 3.68 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 195.2 innings. He projects to be a solid fantasy option again in 2017 at the age of 32.