Royals starter Ian Kennedy was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right medial hamstring strain on Thursday, after leaving early in an 8-3 loss to the White Sox.brRoyals starter Ian Kennedy (right hamstring strain) says its just the pitching motion that hurts. As for his rough outing against the White Sox: I was missing my .brRoyals manager Ned Yost discussed Ian Kennedys performance and hamstring injury after an 8-3 loss to the White Sox.brKansas City Royals manager Ned Yost talks about the hamstring injury to Ian Kennedy and the call up of Miguel Almonte. Video by John SleezerThe Kansas .