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Can it get worse?

"Losing is never easy," Royals catcher John Buck said. "It ruins your day."

The Royals (38-72) own the worst record in the majors and made eight roster moves before the game, but played one of their worst games of the season.

"In the nine games, we're doing everything wrong that we were doing right when we were winning," Royals manager Buddy Bell said.

Royals need to go 43-9 to finish .500, 25-27 to avoid 100 losses, 1-51 to avoid losing all of their remaining games.