Tumbling dice Brady Singer threw changeups! But the bats went into a deep freeze and the first inning defense put the Royals in a hole they couldn't dig out of.
Road warriors The Royals are suddenly unwanted guests. Daniel Lynch found a different line of attack. Salvador Perez is selective. And Michael A. Taylor provides the defensive highlight.
In praise of Nicky Lopez The shortstop has been a most pleasant surprise for the Royals in 2021. He put on quite a show in Thursday afternoon's game.
Cruise control Daniel Lynch shoved against the highest octane lineup in the league. Michael A. Taylor came up big at the plate and the field. And Hanser Alberto killed a lefty.
Mr. Clutch After a frustrating start, the offense comes alive. And yes, it was that man Salvador Perez, once again saving the day for the Royals.
Another lost weekend The Royals were swept away by the Cardinals. It's another stretch where absolutely nothing is going right for the club. Only Salvador Perez can save us.