Staumont pitched a perfect eighth inning Friday, striking out one in a 2-1 loss to Detroit.
Staumont needed just nine pitches to retire the side in order in the eighth. It was the first clean inning of the season for the righty. In 2021, he allowed fewer than six hits per nine innings while fanning nearly 10 batters per nine and picking up five saves and 16 holds. Scott Barlow is the closer for the Royals, but Staumont is still one of the top high-leverage arms in their bullpen.