Yordano Ventura

Yordano Ventura strikes out 11 in blowout win over Tigers

Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura struck out 11 batters and gave up only 1 run through 7 innings as the Royals cruised to a 12-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

What It Means:

Ventura gave up only five hits, one walk and one run in a stellar performance on the mound, picking up his 10th win of the year.

Ventura has been inconsistent this year, sporting a 4.41 ERA and 3.82 FIP, but he has been on top of his game lately. He was wins in his last three starts, and this is his second straight game with 11 strikeouts.