Going deep

Royals 7 Rangers 6
W-Sullivan (3-0), L-Dickey (4-3), S-Field (1)
Royals Season Record: 12-24

We knew that we were going to win some games this year by bashing the ball out of the park. Home runs from Matt Stairs, Carlos Beltran and Mike Sweeney carried the day and we won this one.

I don't know why we can't seem to score any other way than the long ball, but for now, I'm just thrilled to start this road trip with a victory. Especially after being behind 5-0 after the fourth inning.

On a down note, Desi Relaford appears to have re-aggravated his hamstring again on a play that looked a lot like the play he got hurt on opening day. Graffanino can't get back soon enough.

Jeremy Affeldt was not on tonight. He gave up 7 hits, 3 earned runs, and 3 walks in just 4 innings. The bullpen picked him up though and we hit just enough dingers to win the game.

Nice way to start the road trip.