After a solid start against the Oakland A’s on Monday night, left-hander Jake Brentz struggled and was pulled from the game with a 7-4 deficit. After the loss, Brentz was put on the injured list with flexor pain. The Royals’ fans were ecstatic, and Brentz was praised by many. The Royals had just lost five of their last six games, and Brentz’s performance wasn’t a surprise.