Things looked good from the start. Royals starter Joe Mays got through the top of the first unscathed, and the Royals then got things rolling with 4 runs in the bottom of the first off of Indians starter and former Royal Paul Byrd.
The offense kept the pressure on by scoring two in the second and one in the third. Mays missed out on the victory after he faltered in the fifth. He gave up four runs and was taken out needing just one more out to qualify for the win. Manager Buddy Bell wasn't in the mood to do his pitcher any favors, and chose to go to the pen to try to preserve this precious victory.
Mike Wood pitched well to finish the game. Doug Mientkiewicz had a good night, going 2-4 with a double and a triple and one RBI.
We here are Breaking 100 are happy to report that for one of the first times this season, their projections have moved toward the positive side of the ledger.
The Bell Curve
Actual Record: 3-13
Runs Scored: 62
Runs Allowed: 110
Projected Record: 29-133
Pythagorean Record: 39-123
Pythagorean Winning %: .241
Let's go get 'em.
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