Tribal Beat Down!

The Indians Came through Kansas City this weekend and Laid the smack down on the Royals. Sweeping the Royals right out of 3rd place in the AL Central. When I arrived at the K on opening day all hopes were high. Kc was at 3-3 and Cleveland was at 1-5. As the stadium was full and there was barely a place to stand. It was a breath taking site. As I watched the first go for a strike, the game would go down hill, as the Royals allowed 7 runs in the first and it never got better, they went on to lose 8-1, day two royals went down 5-0 early, but a couple brawls later, It got the young royals rallied up as they came back in the 9th to tie it up 9 all. then a Failed stolen base by Lorenzo Cain's replacement Jarrod Dyson, who didn't do to hot in the field but had a few good strides at the plate, the Royals just didn't seem to want to woo the crowd. Fans went insane as zoo as Choo got a 2 RBI double. As the wound up winning 11-9. Same story on sunday as the tribe Just dominated the plate again. The Royals had a super tough time at home, at some points they looked great, but again this is a young team wanting to impress the home crowd. Nerves, anxiety, and a few errors are expected. Also its just opening week, don't let it get to you yet. We still have a full season ahead, yes you want them to be good early, but its a lot of pressure on their shoulders. Look at the bright side, Cain will be back in 11 days, the Royals pen will have more determination now that they know they have the fan support, perez will be back after the break and their are some minor leaguers on the prospect list to come around. So sit back relax and Just watch the season unfold. Let the players get into a groove. I say if the Royals aren't clicking by next month, then we have some worrying to do.they take on Justin Verlander today, who is 0-1 with a 2.20 ERA and has 14 strike out thus far in the season. He goes up against Danny Duffy who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and has 8 strike outs him self. Verlander is 13-2 lifetime against the Royals and hasn't lost to them since 2009.

He is 8-2 with a 1.82 ERA in 12 games at Kauffman Stadium. Verlander hasn't lost back-to-back starts since April 11 and 16 of last year, and he hasn't had back-to-back outings without a quality start since June 22 and 27, 2010. 

Duffy, Verlander's mound opponent Monday, faced Detroit three times last season as a rookie and was 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA. Both losses were at Kauffman Stadium, on July 7 and Aug. 6. He looks to capitalize this season as they face them tonight at the K. The Rest of the Series you have Smyly vs Chen, and Scherzer vs undecided as of now. Again Lets see if the young Royals can do some damage early and take down the moral of the Tigers staff. Royals tigers tonight at 7:10 pm ct.