Even with raindrops threatening to ruin the party, the Kansas City Royals offense came to life in a 10-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins. It started early with a pair of doubles by Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain to plate the first run. Then Omar Infante was able to get Salvador Perez home with a […]
Day: May 23, 2016
Series Preview, Royals at Minnesota Twins, May 23-25
The Royals continue their short road trip with the first visit of the year to Minneapolis to take on the last place Minnesota Twins. The Twins were maybe the surprise of baseball last year when they finished in second place in the Central with an 83-79 record. This year, they appear to be in contention […]
Is Alcides Escobar Losing A Step On Defense?
We’ve discussed Alcides Escobar and his (lack of) offense at length. Today, let’s do something a little different. Let’s shine a light on his defense. “Why do that?” you may be asking yourself. After all, this is the guy who has played exceptional shortstop since arriving in Kansas City. That defense culminated in his first […]
Diamonds in the Rough 5-22-16
It was just a 2-3 day by the affiliates despite four different starting pitchers giving their teams starts with zero earned runs allowed. HR Roll Call Zane Evans (1,2), Ramon Torres (1) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Zane Evans 2-4 2 HR, 3 RBI, BB BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Christian Binford […]