The New York Yankees pounded the Kansas City Royals 8-1 Thursday afternoon.
The Yankees scored 2 runs in the 1st inning and never trailed. They hit 3 home runs in the game.
The lone Royals run came in the 5th inning Nicky Lopez scored on a Sebastian Rivero double. It was Riveros’ first career hit and 2nd RBI.
The Royals were 0-9 with runners in scoring position and struck out 11 times. Royals manager Mike Matheny says not being able to drive in runs has become a trend they need to end.
The Royals head to Texas to begin a weekend series with the Rangers Friday night.
While the Royals are struggling at the Major league level, their minor league teams are having a successful season.
The Royals minor league teams have the 3 best winning percentage among the major league teams, trailing the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.
The Royals minor league teams are 100 and 66 and have scored 166 more runs than they have allowed.
The Omaha Stormchasers the Royals AAA team, have the second-best winning percentage. Quad Cities, the Royals high A team, has the 8th best overall record.
Columbus, the Royals low A team, is 22-18.
Northwest Arkansas, the Royals AA team, is 20-21.
The Royals minor league teams have the 3 best winning percentage among the major league teams, trailing the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.
The Royals minor league teams are 100 and 66 and have scored 166 more runs than they have allowed.
The Omaha Stormchasers the Royals AAA team, have the second-best winning percentage. Quad Cities, the Royals high A team, has the 8th best overall record.
Columbus, the Royals low A team, is 22-18.
Northwest Arkansas, the Royals AA team, is 20-21.
