SEATTLE -- The Royals are off and running again.
The team that led the Major Leagues in stolen bases in 2013 and 2014 and was second in the American League last year, swiping 104 while getting caught only 34 times, is at it again. After stealing four bases in Friday night's 1-0 loss to the Mariners, the Royals have 18 stolen bases. That total was tied for second in the AL with Houston, two behind AL leader Boston's 20.
When asked if the Royals are trying to lead the league in stolen bases, Kansas City manager Ned Yost quickly answered, "We're not trying to do anything.