Royals host Indians (game II & III)

Let's play two. The Royals and Indians are looking to squeeze two games in today as heavy rain forced the cancellation of last night's contest. The pitching match-ups will be carried over so in game one Brett Tomko (1-2, 3.60 ERA) vs. Fausto Carmona (2-1, 1.96 ERA) in a 5:10 start. The second game will feature Brian Bannister (3-1, 2.42 ERA) against Cliff Lee (3-0, .040 ERA)

Game 1 Box Score

Brett Tomko was hit around hard in his 4 innings, allowing 6 earned runs on 11 hits. Yabuta relieved Tomko and, as usual, gave up 2 runs in his 2.2 innings of work; Ramirez finished the game out by pitching 2.1 scoreless innings.

The Royals bats came up short, but made some positives strides after their week-long slumber scoring 6 runs on 14 hits. DeJesus hit his first home run of the year and is now hitting .429. Olivo, starting for Buck, was 3-4 with his 3rd home run.

Just for the record that is now 6 loses in a row, yet if the Royals can manage a win in game 2 we will still be tied for second in the division.

Game 2 Box Score

Brian Bannister deserved better as he pitched 6.2 innings allowing only 2 runs, the thing is Cliff Lee pitched a complete game 3-hitter, and Bannister picked up his second loss of the season. That about sums it up. The Royals got pretty solid pitching, but again the bats were silent as the Royals picked up their 7th straight loss and are now in last place in the division.