This was shaping up to being one of those games. Anibal Sanchez has been one of worst pitchers in the American League this year. He entered the game with a 6.31 ERA. He allows over 10 hits per 9 innings. So naturally he was perfect through four innings. Of course he no-hit the Royals through […]
Day: August 17, 2016
So You’re Saying There’s A Chance
Not a good chance, but a chance nonetheless. The Royals dug themselves a hole earlier this year, pondered climbing out, but then decided to dig some more. Recently, they have gone back to climbing and done so with enough consistency to make some of us dreamers do some more dreaming. Kansas City is not close […]
The Quietly Clutch Royals Reliever
Think about the Royals bullpen this year. Without looking at any numbers, who would you say have been the three best relievers this season? Do you have three in mind? Great. You probably immediately thought of Wade Davis, and then Kelvin Herrera. Easy enough. How about that third one? Luke Hochevar? Matt Strahm? Brian Flynn? […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-16-16
Royals affiliates went 4-3 with a big offensive day at Triple-A on Tuesday. HR Roll Call: Whit Merrifield (9), Ryan O’Hearn (18), Mike Hill 2 (8), Dennicher Carrasco (6), Jose Caraballo 2 (5) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Mike Hill 3-3, 3R, 2 HR, 4 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – […]