The Kansas City Royals lost their starting shortstop to an apparent leg injury Friday night vs. the Chicago White Sox.
Alcides Escobar is coming out after his eighth-inning double. Pedro Ciriaco will replace him.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) June 14, 2014
Escobar pulled up after rounding first base favoring his left leg, but did leave under his own power.
The 27-year-old boasts a .286 batting average and 17 steals through 66 games.