Yesterday's game is proof that the Royals will be nothing this year if not dramatic. The Royals again lost due to an error by Trey Hillman, namely that Gil Meche should have NEVER pitched as long as he did. I was fuming about 24 hours ago, but I've had time to settle down and realize that if Trey keeps this up (personally losing 3 games in the first 15) then he'll be gone by the All star break. As it stands, the Royals will send Zack Greinke to the mound to extend his franchise record scoreless innings streak against the Detroit Tigers and Rick Porcello. Interesting matchup, I won't get to watch it until after it's over, unfortunately, because of work, but I promise I'll have another update tonight about the game and I'll include some of our "hot" prospects down in the minors (here's a hint, they're 2 centerfielders).
Hitter of the Game
Alberto Callaspo's RBI double was pretty much the most important hit our offense had, though Mitch Maier was equally important in getting on base and then stealing 2nd. Either way, Bert Reynolds Callaspo is going to be the hitter of the game award winner.
Pitcher of the Game
Gil Meche ended up with a line of 7.1 ip 5 h 4 r 3 er 7 k 3 bb, which isn't bad, but it should have been even better if Trey knew how to manage his bullpen. Meche "earned" the loss, but he also earned the pitcher of the game award.
Tomorrow
Which is actually "today", but as I said earlier, Greinke and Porcello face off in the battle of the phenoms. First pitch is at 7:10. Today will be one of the best games at the K this year, Fireworks friday, buck night, Greinke pitching, weather nice. Perfect. Get out there!
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