In a classic Thursday 12:10 game, the Royals took on the Rays in game three of their series looking for a sweep. Kansas City came into the game having won eight of their last nine and finished the month of May one game above .500. Kansas City remained hot, getting the win and the sweep … Read more
Normally it’s exciting to come home after a successful road trip, but the unfriendly confines of George M. Steinbrenner Field are not as welcoming for the Rays. The Rays moved to 9-11 at home this season and dropped the series opener 3-1 against the Royals on Tuesday night. The Rays managed eight hits but only … Read more
Michael Lorenzen was sharp over six innings and the offense did just enough to defeat the Rays 3-1 on Tuesday night. The Royals have won seven of eight and have climbed back to .500 on the year. The Royals jumped on the board in the first inning. Leadoff hitter Jonathan India singled to start the … Read more
The Royals are in Tampa tonight for outdoor baseball! With Tropicana Field damaged, the Rays are playing at Steinbrenner Field, the minor league home of the Yankees’ A-ball affiliate. The park plays as a hitter’s park, although it is quite windy and if it is blowing in, it can be a pitcher’s best friend. Michael … Read more
Man, how much a week can change the outlook of things. Last Sunday, nothing was going right for the Royals, and they were finishing a miserable road trip taking on reigning Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal. Since then, they have ripped off six straight wins, including two extra innings wins. The offense has found … Read more
The Royals six game win streak came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Yordan Alvarez powered Houston to a 7-3 win, to avoid getting swept in Kansas City for the second consecutive season. The Royals also fall back under .500, now sitting at 14-15 heading into an off day tomorrow before playing the Rays Tuesday-Thursday. … Read more
The 12-14 Royals open a three-game weekend series against the 13-11 Houston Astros tonight. You can see the series preview here. Game starts at 6:40pm Kauffman time. Seth Lugo takes the mound for the Royals. While his 3.90 ERA is respectable, his underlying peripherals this season have taken a nosedive. Fewer strikeouts, more walks, more … Read more
The baseball season is very long. There remains more than five months left in the regular season. The Royals’ final regular season game doesn’t take place until September 28. There’s a whole lot of ball to be played between now and then. I get the need to want to overreact, or to find a quick … Read more
The baseball team in Colorado named for a mountain range will take on the baseball team in Kansas City named for a livestock festival this evening at Kauffman Stadium. Having won the series opener yesterday, Kansas City has a chance to secure their third series victory of the young season. Taking the mound for the … Read more
Pitch Analysis The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its batter-friendly pitch and lightning-fast outfield, creating the perfect setting for high-scoring games. The surface offers even bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots confidently from the start. While pacers might find a slight swing early on, the short boundaries often leave bowlers with … Read more