CINCINNATI – Failure is part of the life of a Major League closer. Unfortunately, Lucas Erceg has had more than his share of that experience this year, with the latest episode coming Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. Presented with a 3-2 lead, the Royals’ reliever surrendered a home run to right to pinch-hitter Will Benson to open the ninth and then had to battle just to get the game into extra innings, where Kansas City suffered a 4-3 loss in 10.