Royals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Rookie Mike Aviles has been a sparkplug since the Royals promoted him May 28 to replace Tony Pena Jr. as the starting shortstop.
Aviles, however, had an abysmal game Tuesday night in the field and at the plate in a 7-5 loss to the Orioles.
Aviles went 0-for-5, grounded into two double plays and stranded eight runners.
“There’s a learning curve, and he’s got to keep adjusting because the league is going to adjust to him,” Royals manager Trey Hillman said.
Aviles did not make a fielding error, but he had two costly defensive gaffes that led to six Baltimore runs.
In the second inning, Aviles took a relay throw from left fielder Jose Guillen and had ample time to throw out Adam Jones at home.
Mahay enjoying unprecedented success
Mahay reaches career record When you’re a career middle-innings reliever, you don’t get many shots at victories. That’s generally been left-hander Ron Mahay’s role.
Ladnier discusses approach to Draft
Ladnier discusses approach to Draft Royals senior director of scouting Deric Ladnier participated in a chat with Royals fans on Tuesday, answering questions about the Royals and the farm system.
Nunez, Bale showing progress
Nunez, Bale progressing well Pitcher Leo Nunez and John Bale are making good progress in their rehabilitation work at Surprise, Ariz., Royals manager Trey Hillman reported Tuesday.
Orioles end run of tough losses with win over KC (AP)
George Sherrill would have been happy with a night off. The Baltimore Orioles closer had blown two straight save opportunities by yielding late-inning home runs, yet circumstances called for the left-hander to hold on to a ninth-inning lead against the Kansas City Royals. Fortunately, Sherrill had plenty of margin for error.
Pass out the midterm report cards (Yahoo! Sports)
We don’t grade on a curve, and that’s why only the Rays get an A-plus while three teams are given Fs.
DeJesus likely to return to face O’s
DeJesus hoping to return David DeJesus is slated to return for Wednesday’s matchup after his jarring collision Sunday, though his name is written on the scorecard lightly. The Royals hope his bat will be in the lineup, as they look for a win in the third game of a four-game set against the Orioles.
Royals‘ offense comes up shy in loss
Royals fall to Orioles The Orioles knocked off the Royals, 7-5, to reassert their recent dominance as 19,756 fans watched at Camden Yards. The Orioles have won 13 of the last 15 games between the clubs.
Orioles end run of tough losses with win over KC
Brian Roberts homered, Ramon Hernandez and Adam Jones had two RBIs apiece, and the Baltimore Orioles rebounded from two straight frustrating losses by beating the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Olivo’s heroics push Royals to victory
Royals win in dramatic fashion Jose Guillen’s run-scoring single in the 11th inning gave the Royals a 6-5 victory over Baltimore on Monday night, ending a seven-game losing streak at the Orioles‘ home grounds.
