Twins Top Royals 8-2 Behind Swarzak Victory
Anthony Swarzak earned his first win in nearly two years and worked six innings as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-2 in Kansas City. Cuddyer drove in two runs, Span and Tolbert added RBI hits, and Morneau scored on a key error as Minnesota snapped a four-game skid and boosted bullpen plans for Liriano’s return.
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Escobar's defense overshadowing Royals bat woes in Kansas City
Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar dazzles with stellar fielding while posting a .212 batting average and .249 on base with no power this season. His 31 wRC and 0.1 WAR underscore a hitter mired in slumps, prompting questions about value beyond defense.
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Royals move Tejeda to Omaha after waiver clearance
Right handed pitcher Robin son Tejeda, designated for assignment May 26, accepted an outright assignment to Triple A Omaha after clearing waivers. John Lamb, a 20 year old left hander and Royals top pitching prospect, is set to undergo Tommy John surgery today. Lamb was the Royals minor league pitcher of the year in 2010.
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Kansas City Royals Before Thursday Statistics
Kansas City Royals statistics compiled before Thursday's games include key batting and pitching figures such as AB, R, H, HR, BB, SO for players, plus team totals W and L and pitching indicators ERA IP and SV.
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Aaron Crow
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Blake Wood
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Felipe Paulino
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