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RECAP: Royals 10, Twins 3; Patience – And The Twins Bullpen – Rewards The Royals

This was your 2016 Royals in a nutshell. First, jump out to a quick lead. Yes, it was a home run which isn’t very Royal, but that’s neither here nor there. The important part of my narrative I’m desperately attempting to manufacture is that the Royals scored a couple of quick runs. Then, they shelved […]

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Still Swinging Away At The Wild Card

It was a homestand not so much of lost opportunity, rather it was an example of exactly how difficult it is to make a move in a race you are chasing six teams. Two heartbreaking losses against Detroit followed a pair of extra inning defeats to the hands of the Yankees. Both are bunched in […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 9-5-16

One affiliate advanced in the playoffs while another qualified for the postseason during a 2-4 day that saw three team’s seasons come to an end. HR Roll Call: Dusty Coleman (6), Ramon Torres (2), Luis Villegas 2 (5)  BP KC Hitter of the Day – Yeison Melo 5-6, 3R, 2-2b  BP KC Pitcher of the Day – […]