Taillon struck out 11 and gave up four hits over seven shutout innings during Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Royals. He walked one batter and did not factor in the decision.
Taillon allowed doubles to Alex Gordon and Alcides Escobar, but generated 20 swinging strikes from the Royals to reach a season-high 11 strikeouts. The 26-year-old has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his last six starts (38 innings), and currently lines up to face the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday.