Monthly Archives: July 2014
Royals come back with three run inning
For the second straight game, the KC Royals starter struggled with command, yet somehow made it into the 6th inning. Tonight, the Royals won 3-2 in another pitcher’s duel. Danny Duffy was Wednesday night’s starter and walked six over 5.2 … Continue reading
Getting to know Blue Rocks reliever Johnny Walter
When the Wilmington Blue Rocks rosters were announced back in early April (or was it March?) and being a South Jersey girl, I wanted to interview reliever Johnny Walter, who is from Haddonfield. I finally got around to talking to … Continue reading
Video of Blue Rocks Manaea vs the Dash on Sunday
Check out some videos I took during Sunday’s Wilmington Blue Rocks game and of starter Sean Manaea. I apologize in advance for the people in front of me who like to get in the shots. This is the first batter … Continue reading
Royals bats held silence by Twins
The KC Royals offense was held in check until the bottom of the ninth, but fell to Minnesota, 2-1. Twins starter Kyle Gibson, who has been dealing with back stiffness and missed his last start, looked like an ace on Tuesday … Continue reading
Royals make deal with Blue Jays
Despite the Monday off day, the KC Royals have made a deal with the team they are chasing for the second Wild Card, the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays have been looking for some infield help and acquired Danny … Continue reading
Sunday Blue Rocks quotes and video
The Wilmington Blue Rocks lost on Sunday 6-1 to lose their series to visiting Winston-Salem. It was not without a solid effort from starter Sean Manaea. Manaea was strong right out of the gate, needing just nine pitches in each … Continue reading
Royals drop series finale to Cleveland
Less than 24 hours after Billy Butler hit a two-run home run to give the KC Royals their third straight victory over visiting Cleveland, the Royals lost the series finale to the Indians by a 10-3 score. The Royals actually … Continue reading
Roster moves aplenty in minors
It has been a busy week of roster moves in the KC Royals minor league system. The Royals traded utility man Jimmy Paredes to Baltimore, where he was once waived over the winter. Paredes was designated for assignment earlier in … Continue reading
Royals are moving on up
Just when things were getting so glum for the KC Royals, they have now won four games in a row. The Royals beat visiting Cleveland, 6-4 and put some more space between them and the Indians. The Royals are now just … Continue reading
Drinking the Royals Blue Aid 