Walkoff by Bobby Bradley, against a lefty no less, was great to see.

But maybe even better a 7 inning outing by a starting pitcher - and best yet it was STICKS!

Nice to be back in the AL Central

8-1 against this fine Royals team. Nine more games with these guys.

McKenzie's best start since his major league debut last year. He doesn't have to be that good to be useful. I think everyone knows he has the ability to be a big leaguer but needs a big boost in consistency. Quantrill should be able to fill out the rotation as the 5th starter [of course for now 5th becomes third behind Plesac and McK. Mejia and Hentges could develop into major leagues but I still lean toward keeping the minors to develop and bring up Brad Peacock for the rotation [if they can figure out a way to manipulate the 40 man roster to find room for him]. If not Peacock they'll have to continue to develop one of J.C. and Sam in the big leagues which is not ideal for the player or the team. I can live with Morgan in the rotation although he's not much; the only other option would be "bullpen games" every 5 days but Tito is not a fan of that approach.

The once-reliable bullpen let us down again Friday night

Just Clase.

His last 5 or 6 appearances have been shaky.

You're right.

Karinchak had a big streak end of May beginning of June. And runs scored against him 2 runs in 16 2/3

This time it's Karinchak in the 9th with a 2 run lead; walks the first hitter; then a walk.

Quantrill 1 run in 5 inings
Then shutout innings by Sandlin, Shaw Clase as the setup man.

force play at 2nd; 1 out, runners at first and third

fly out, run scores, but more importantly 2 away, runner still on 1st.

batting is LH Mr. Canha who has 11 homeruns. Fout strike one; swing and miss strike two; another foul

single on a little ground ball; now 1st and 2nd, with 2 away.

Elvis Andrus the hitter.

hitting 237 2 homers 21 rbi.

Starts with ball one on a fastball
follows with called strike on a curve

swinging strike on a curve 1-2

fouls a curveball; we stay at 1-2