Yosted

I haven’t posted about the Royals in a while BECAUSE THEY HAVE STUNK and it is painful to WATCH THEM SPIRAL AWAY FROM THE PLAYOFFS.

But they won last night, ending a 5-game losing streak, and I felt the game deserved to be discussed. Here are some thoughts:

First, the Royals won after only scoring 3 runs. It was their first win when scoring less than 4 all season. This is of course, after they finally lost when scoring at least 4 runs. They are currently 14-2 when scoring 4 runs, and 1-15 when scoring 3 or less. Not sure how to interpret all that.

Second, Jeremy Guthrie threw a solid 8 innings, giving up only 1 run, but only striking out 2. Wade Davis struck out 4 in only two innings. Not sure if that says more about Guthrie or Davis. Guthrie has given up the second most home runs in MLB since 2007 (Ervin Santana has given up the third most) and is not known for a good strikeout to walk ratio. Wade Davis looked like he was angry. He threw 24 pitches in two innings and 18 WERE STRIKES. 

Third, it was the Royals first ever win at Petco Park in San Diego. They were previously 0-7. I doubt there is any team in any sport in any country that has experienced as much futility as the Royals have. Even the Bad News Bears made it to a championship game, and their coach was a drunk. 

Fourth, the Royals hit a home run, their second game in a row with a 4-bagger. I could not believe it. Below is a picture of an actual Royals fan reaction to this:

Fifth, the Pittsburgh Pirates won last night after a call was overturned on replay review. Starling Marte was initially called out at home, the Pirates challenged it, then they WALKED OFF AS VICTORS. The Royals, around the exact same time of night, had a similar situation as Alcides Escobar was called out at home after he attempted to beat a throw from foul territory on the first base side. Replays made it appear that he was safe, which would have made the score 2-1 in favor of the Royals at the top of the ninth inning; however, Ned Yost had left his nutsack back in KC and did not challenge the call. THERE WAS NO LOGICAL REASON FOR NOT CHALLENGING THAT CALL. I would not feel any remorse if Ned Yost was fired for not CHALLENGING A CALL THAT COULD HAVE WON THE GAME. Below are pictures of actual Royals fans reactions when the bottom of the ninth inning started and Ned Yost HAD NOT YET CHALLENGED A CALL THAT COULD HAVE WON THE GAME:

As you can see, Royals fans were none too pleased after being "Yosted." Although they won the game anyway, it brings up a good question: Can the Royals make the playoffs with Ned Yost at the helm? Maybe I will address that in another post.

I hope the Royals win the series in San Diego this afternoon. I will be watching and live-tweeting since I have no life. Go Royals!