Royals Trounce Giants

For the fifteenth time this spring, the Royals score six or more runs in a game. They scored many more than six runs yesterday against the Giants. They trounced them 15-6 behind a decent outing by Affeldt (6.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 K, 2 BB).

Shane Costa was 2-for-3 and continues to impress. Mientkiewicz was 2-for-3 and somehow raised his average to .488. Berroa was 3-for-5 (and of course, he didn't walk in this game either). Aaron Guiel was 3-for-3 with 4 RBI and raised his average to .343. I don't know how we can possibly leave him off the Opening Day roster—especially given the way that Chip Ambres has struggled at the plate (.191 average). Mark Teahen was 2-for-4 which puts him at the .300 mark and I'm starting to feel much better about him now. If Alex Gordon keeps hitting the way he has been though, you have to wonder if Teahen's days in Royal blue are numbered. Backup catcher Paul Bako was 2-for-4, bringing his average to .417.

We have hitters who are playing way over their heads right now and consequently, we've won a lot of games this spring. But we've also given up too many runs and we can't compete in the slugfest department over the long haul.