Royals at Rangers (game I)

The Royals head to Arlington to face the Rangers in a three game set. Brett Tomko (1-3, 5.25 ERA) is coming off his worst start of the year when he allowed 6 ER's against the Indians. Going for the Rangers is Jason Jennings (0-4, 7.46 ERA).

Box Score

With Tomko Vs. Jennings, I don't think anyone expected a pitching duel, and we weren't disappointed as both teams scored early and often. Tomko lasted just 3.1 innings giving up 7 hits and 5 runs, perhaps more amazing he threw 89 pitches. Jennings was even worse leaving with an "injury" after just 2 innings; he allowed 8 hits and 5 runs.

The bullpens for both teams did well and held down the scoring. The Royals used Mahey, Gobble, Ramirez, and Soria as they combined for 5.2 scoreless innings. The Rangers used Feldman, Wright, Benoit, and Francisco as they allowed 4 runs in 7 innings.

The offense for the Royals was the story Tuesday night as they scored a season high 9 runs on 14 hits. Jose Guillen, for one night at least, was the player we thought we signed as he had 5 RBI and hit his 3rd home run. Grudzielanek, playing his first game in 6 days, was red hot as he went 4-6 with 3 doubles and 3 runs scored. Gordon, Teahen, and Butler each had 2 hits a piece.