The Royals lost this one in the fourth inning when Ruben Gotay didn't even attempt to touch the bag when trying to turn a double play. He missed it by at least six inches and the umpire rightly called the runner safe. What I can't figure out is—what in the world was Ruben Gotay smiling about after the play was over? It wasn't funny Ruben. The Angels put up a five spot that inning.
You get the feeling that Tony Graffanino is feeling a little more secure. He played third base again tonight and the way Gotay is playing, Tony might be back at second base on a regular basis quicker than anybody imagined.
At times Lima looked like he had good stuff, especially when he threw his change. But he looked like he got so frustrated at times that he left that ball out over the plate too often—especially in the big Angles fourth inning. That's two bad outings in a row. Let's hope he can get things figured out soon.
Do you catch the two run bomb that Stairs hit in the fifth off Gregg? Stairs may be getting older and need more days off than in the past, but the guy can still hit and he can still hit for power.
But the Royals weren't a threat after the fourth inning. They dropped this one 8-3 and fell to 2-3 on the season.
Notes:
- Andy Sisco came in and stopped the bleeding in the fourth…he went on to pitch 3 scoreless innings…time will tell whether he has the stuff to do this on a regular basis…
- Lima's ERA is 10.80 after his first two starts…
- DeJesus has his 19 game hitting streaked stopped...
- The Royals only managed 3 hits tonight...all off of starter Kevin Gregg in the first five innings...
Tomorrow afternoon Brian Anderson gets the ball for the first time this season. He'll go up against Bartolo Colon.
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