Royals manager Buddy Bell argues with umpires Ed Rapuano #19 and Joe West #22 in the 8th inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 22, 2006 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Royals lost 10-9 to Tigers in April after leading into the ninth and were walked off. Kansas City entered June with three separate six-game losing streaks and a 22-37 record.