Royals’ Merrifield ends streak of playing 553 straight games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals infielder Whit Merrifield’s streak of playing in a franchise-record 553 straight games ended Monday when he missed the opener of a doubleheader against Detroit because of a toe injury.
Merrifield’s string dated to June 24, 2018, and was the longest active streak in the majors.
“It’s been a great run for Whit,”…
