Kennedy tossed a clean ninth inning to earn the save over Cleveland on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy game into a 9-6 ball game and forced three fly-ball outs on just six pitches. He's locked down his last nine save chances, making him 20-for-23 on the year. Assuming he doesn't get dealt before the deadline, Kennedy should hold the closing job for the Royals down the stretch.

Kennedy struck out two through a hitless and scoreless ninth inning to record his 19th save in a 2-0 win over the Braves on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy made quick work of the Braves to record a save in consecutive days. Kennedy has 17 saves in his last 18 opportunities and continues to deliver as a reliever. The 34-year-old has a 3.40 ERA with 19 saves this season.

Kennedy allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out one across one inning to earn his 18th save of the season Tuesday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy entered the game with a two-run cushion, but nearly blew the save after he allowed three consecutive singles to begin the ninth inning. However, he rebounded to get the next three batters he faced, two of which came with the tying run at third base. Kennedy has now allowed three baserunners in two of his past three appearances, though he's successfully hung onto the win on each occasion. He now has a 3.48 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 50 strikeouts across 41.1 innings for the season.

Kennedy didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two to record the save Saturday against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy held a one-run lead to earn his 17th save of the season. It was a bounceback effort for him after he allowed three baserunners and an earned run in his last outing. The 34-year-old has found value in the bullpen, recording a 3.35 ERA and 1.24 WHIP while striking out 49 across 40.1 innings.

Kennedy allowed one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out one across one inning to earn the save Thursday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy entered the game in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and allowed the White Sox to collect two base-hits with two outs to cut the lead to one. However, he struck out A.J. Reed to end the contest and record his 16th save of the season. The earned run marked just the second time in his last 11 appearances that he allowed a runner to cross the plate. Kennedy now has a 3.43 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 47 strikeouts across 39.1 innings for the campaign.

Kennedy earned a one-out save in Wednesday's 7-5 victory over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy was called upon to record the final out in the ninth inning after Willy Peralta gave up a three-run home run to AJ Reed. The right-hander did so in six pitches after forcing Yolmer Sanchez to line out. Kennedy has been on fire since taking over closing duties for the Royals, and has already recorded four saves post All-Star break. The 34-year-old owns a 3.29 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 46:9 K:BB across 38 appearances.

Kennedy gave up a hit and walked one while striking out one through a scoreless ninth inning to record his 14th save in a 5-2 win over the White Sox on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy entered the game in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and allowed two baserunners before forcing Jose Abreu to ground into a game-ending double play. The 34-year-old has a 2.06 ERA with 11 saves in his last 14 appearances.

Kennedy had one strikeout and did not allow a baserunner in the ninth inning to earn the save Saturday versus the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy was provided a comfortable three-run cushion and needed only 12 pitches to retire the side in order. The 34-year-old has a 2.02 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB in his last 14 outings and is 10-for-11 in save chances in that stretch.

Kennedy struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in an 8-5 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander got the second half started on the right foot after he blew his third save of the year in his final appearance before the All-Star break. Kennedy now sports a 3.50 ERA and 44:8 K:BB through 36 innings, and his conversion to a relief role has been one of the few success stories for the Royals this season.

Kennedy allowed two runs on three hits with a walk and a strikeout to blow a save in the ninth inning against the Nationals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals eventually won, but they needed extras after holding a two-run lead entering the ninth. This was Kennedy's first blown save since May 26, as he'd nailed down his last nine chances, but that's not a ton of opportunities for a five-week span. He is 11-for-14 in save chances with a 0-2 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 42 strikeouts in 35 innings this season.