Doofuses

Most of the Royals game last night was torture. The Royals couldn’t get any timely hits. They were striking out all over the place. Ace Ventura, as is his custom, gave up costly home run. And the stinking Detroit Tigers refused to lose, threatening to extend their divisional lead over the Royals by beating the Dodgers for the second night in a row. I was ready to start writing another post about a lost season and the Royals-coaster we have been experiencing since April.

But then Raul Ibanez stepped up to the plate in the top of the 8^th inning with two runners on base, losing by 2. I could feel one of his trademark pulled home runs coming. The tension rose. Sweat dripped down pitcher Jake McGee’s face. Then Ibanez struck out, looking like a doofus in the process. 

I turned the game off. 

No point in finishing it. Ibanez had ruined their best chance to win. The Royals were going to dig another huge hole right before the All-Star break and would forever miss the playoffs. However, as a lifelong Royals fan, I had to check the score first thing in the morning. I am usually not treated to thrilling and exciting finishes, but nevertheless, if I did not finish watching the Royals game the night before, I have to check the score right after I wake up. I think I bleed Royals blue.

Anyway, as the story goes, Salvador Perez stepped up to the plate in the top of the ninth and hit a high fly ball that slipped over the fence and the Royals stole a game from the Rays and salvaged their season while Wil Myers watched from the bench, looking more like a doofus than Raul Ibanez ever did (see below). Suck it Tampa Bay. And get a haircut Wil.

As it stands, the Royals are 4.5 games behind Detroit, who comes to Kauffman Stadium for the final 4 games before the All-Star break. A huge opportunity for Kansas City to make a statement about the second half of the season. LET’S KILL THOSE TIGERS. They have had enough division titles lately. 

KC is behind only Seattle and LA Angels for a Wild Card spot.