(Photo : Ed Zurga/Getty Images) KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MJ Melendez (#1) of the Kansas City Royals is doused with water by Bobby Witt Jr. (#7) as he celebrates with teammates after scoring on a walk-off balk within the tenth inning towards the New York Met at Kauffman Stadium on August 01, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals received 7-6.
The Kansas City Royals could also be on the backside of American League Central and maintain the league’s second-worst document however be careful as a result of they may shock some groups because the season will get nearer to the top.
The Royals impressed in its two-series dwelling stand, sweeping the visiting Minnesota Twins and New York Mets.
The six consecutive victories have been Kansas City’s first since 2016.
Pitching coach Brian Sweeney thought their present run proved that their work is now translating to the sector.
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“Earlier in the year, there were a lot of X’s,” Sweeney stated pregame. “Guess what? We’re starting to see some checkmarks. Guys are starting to throw some punches out there, and it’s fun.”
He additionally gave props to his gamers for stepping up because the second half of the season began in the midst of July.
“A rising tide raises all ships,” Sweeney stated. “Once you see a guy perform, the next guy kind of steps up with that. We’re seeing that now in the second half.”
Pitching division enhancing
Coach Sweeney ought to be ok with himself recently, because the membership’s pitching division is on a roll.
Even their newest recruit, Cole Ragans, is contributing after impressing in his first begin since becoming a member of them final June 30.
Ragans tossed six scoreless innings of their 4-0 win towards the Mets. He confirmed what he may do after recording a mean of 95 mph, peaking at 97 mph. He stored the guests off steadiness via his 5 whiffs on 13 swings and his looping curveball.
Kansas City Royals will play Philadelphia Phillies subsequent. They stay the underdog, however after their current displaying, who is aware of?
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