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Long (3-3) allowed a run on one hit and one walk while striking out three over 1.1 innings to take the loss versus Atlanta on Saturday. Long gave up a walk-off solo home run to Travis d'Arnaud in the ninth inning. September has been a little rough for Long -- he's allowed seven runs over 11.1 innings, though he has an 11:3 K:BB in that span. The southpaw reliever has a 3.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB through 42.2 innings, making him a decent option for a spot in the Royals' postseason bullpen.
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Long (3-2) allowed three runs on three hits and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning to take the loss Monday versus the Tigers. Long allowed a two-run double to Wenceel Perez in the sixth inning, and John Schreiber allowed an inherited runner to score the decisive run, which stuck Long with the loss. While he's generally been steady this year, Long has faded in September, allowing five runs over seven innings this month. The southpaw is now at a 3.29 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 38:16 K:BB with one save and six holds through 38.1 innings this season.
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Long struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a 4-3 win over the White Sox. With James McArthur having coughed up eight runs in his last three appearances and trade-deadline acquisition Lucas Erceg not yet having joined the team, Long got a look in the ninth and carved up Chicago's 6-7-8 hitters. The southpaw has given up only one run in 8.1 July innings with a 9:1 K:BB, and while he's unlikely to see many additional save chances, Long appears to be establishing himself as the top option from the left side in the Kansas City bullpen.
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Long (2-1) walked one and struck out four over 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday over the Guardians. Long worked in the sixth and seventh innings after a strong start from Michael Wacha. The Royals pulled ahead 2-1 in the sixth inning, and Long did his part to keep the score there. The southpaw has been scored on in just three of his 14 appearances this season, pitching to a 1.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB over 13.2 innings in a low-leverage role. The Royals' bullpen has been a weak spot this year, so it's possible Long could find himself in a more prominent role if he continues to have success.
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Long (1-1) allowed two walks and struck out one over one scoreless and hitless inning to earn the win Thursday over the Guardians. Long took a loss in his previous outing, but he bounced back to get the win this time around. While he wasn't sharp with the two walks, he was able to keep runs off the board. Long hasn't been charged with an earned run yet, allowing two unearned tallies on one hit and three walks with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings this season. He's been pitching in close games recently, but he still sees most of his action in the middle innings, so it's unlikely he gets a look for save chances any time soon.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | 43 | 0 | 42.7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 17 | 34 | 3.16 | 1.19 |
| 2023 | OAK | 40 | 1 | 45.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 21 | 49 | 5.60 | 1.55 |
| 2022 | SF | 28 | 6 | 42.3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 14 | 39 | 3.61 | 1.25 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 6.00 | 1 | 3 | 1.50 |
| 9/25 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 5.40 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9/24 | @ |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 9/18 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 9/16 | vs |
- | 1 | - | 0.2 | 3 | 13.50 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 9/14 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 9/11 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |