The bearded left-hander is attempting to get back to MLB through the Kansas City Royals' organization. And on Friday for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, Keuchel was sharp. He went 4.1 innings, allowing three hits and no runs while striking out five.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NY Mets game against Royals in Kansas City delayed by rain on July 13

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 23-25 record in home games and a 46-49 record overall. The Royals have a 14-1 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

The KC bullpen held its own. The Mets (55-41) scored three runs — including a Juan Soto two-run homer — and registered six hits. If there was any day to generate offense, the Royals needed it Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.

Frankie Montas allowed one run while pitching into the sixth inning, and Juan Soto clubbed a two-run homer, securing the New York Mets their first road series win in more than a month with Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

The New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals square off in the final game of a three-game series. The Mets can sweep the series with a win.

Frankie Montas of the New York Mets will make his fourth start of the season Saturday when he takes on the Kansas City Royals and Michael Lorenzen in KC.

Kansas City rookie Noah Cameron matched a career high with eight strikeouts while pitching into the seventh, but the Royals needed Nick Loftin's walk-off RBI single in the ninth to win 3-2 over the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.

Nick Loftin secures a 3-2 win for the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets on Sunday with a walk-off single.

Due to inclement weather in the Kansas City area, the first game of the Mets' series against the Royals is delayed.