This was not an enjoyable start. After retiring the first two batters he faced, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia each reached base to set the table for a three-run home run by Salvador Perez. Miller wouldn’t give up any more runs, but the Royals put traffic on the bases in three of the next four innings and he was fortunate to leave this game with just those three on his ledger. He has not had anywhere close to the same feel for his knuckle curve or slider this season compared to last when he looked like a burgeoning ace. Next time out, he’s scheduled to face the Rockies at home in what should be an easy matchup. Then again, this was also supposed to be an easy matchup.