Burgos Blows Game

I’m not sure when it’ll happen, but surely one day soon Buddy Bell is going to realize that Ambiorix Burgos is not ready to be a major league closer. Burgos’ two wild pitches in the eighth inning last night cost the Royals another game, and it was his eighth blown save of the year. He has a 6.28 ERA, and a 1.60 WHIP. He seems incapable of throwing anything except his fastball for a strike. His splitter usually ends up about a foot in front of the plate—much like last night. Not good. The Royals took a 5-3 lead into the eighth inning last night, but Burgos gave the game away.

On the positive side, David DeJesus continues his assault on pitching. He was 2-for-4 and raised his average to .325. Angel Berroa picked up 3 RBI. And Joe Nelson pitched a scoreless ninth. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough to overcome Burgos’ poor outing. The Twins won 6-5.

Tonight, Jimmy Gobble (2-1, 3.67) goes against Boof Bonser (2-1, 4.68)—no, I’m not making that name up.