Mark Elarton had pitched well for the Royals this season, until today's game. Elarton couldn't find his control and he gave up 5 runs in just 2 1/3 innings. It's becoming all too common for Buddy bell to have to replace his starter in the early innings.
Things were a bit encouraging when the Royals were able to tie the game at five on Mark Teahen's home run in the fifth inning. But as has been the case so many times this season, just as the Royals seem to gain some momentum, they immediately give it up.
It happened today when Bell again called on the struggling Luke Hudson to pitch the sixth inning. Hudson gave up four runs without recording an out.
But what really sealed the deal was Esteban German's error in center field. German took his position on a partly sunny day sans sunglasses. Nick Swisher hit a fly ball to center and German seemed to get under it to make the catch. But instead, the ball hit German in the face, giving him a fat lip. It was just another embarrassing moment in an embarrassing season.
Next up, the Royals will hit the road in search of their first road win of the season.
The Bell Curve
Actual Record: 5-17
Expected Record: 6-16
Runs Scored: 83
Runs Allowed: 139
Projected Record: 37-125
Pythagorean Record: 43-119
Pythagorean Winning %: .263
Let's go get 'em.
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