KANSAS CITY— Royals right-hander Johnny Cueto, making his home debut at Kauffman Stadium, dazzled the Tigers with a four-hit shutout as the Royals won, 4-0, on Monday in front of 36,672 fans.Cueto walked none and struck out eight. He received numerous standing ovations from a delighted crowd. After the eighth inning, Cueto asked manager Ned Yost if he could pitch the ninth.“Real happy about the fans,” Cueto said through interpreter Pedro Grifol.
Cuet-0: KC ace twirls shutout in home debut
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