Royals Win in 11

It looked like the Cardinals might turn the tables on the Royals last night. The Royals jumped out to a 6-0 lead, but the Cardinals came all the way back to tie the score. Then the Royals pulled ahead by one run before Jim Edmonds belted a game-typing solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extra innings.

Mark Teahen led off the 11th inning with the scored tied 7-7 and he worked the count full against Jason Isringhausen. Izzy left a pitch up and out over the plate and Teahen didn’t miss it. He hit a solo home run and the run stood up for an 8-7 Royals victory. The Royals continue to find ways to win, even when they shouldn’t. They’ve raised their winning percentage to .342 (which is one point higher than the Pirates). And while they have a lot of work to do in their quest for mediocrity, they appear to be on the right track.

This afternoon, the Royals send Mike Wood (3-2, 4.87) against Jason Marquis (9-6, 5.82). They’ll be attempting to complete the three-game sweep.