Do you like offense? If so, this was not the game for you. Kansas City managed plenty of baserunners but couldn’t bring anybody home, while Detroit did nothing after the first inning but still managed to eke out a 2-1 victory.
Matt Manning was scheduled to start for Detroit, but he was a late scratch after experiencing arm tightness in the bullpen. Thus Detroit opted for a bullpen game tonight, sending out Will Vest to start things out. MJ Melendez rudely welcomed him with his 18th homer of the year. Would you like an arbitrary stat? How’s this: MJ Melendez is the first in Royals history with at least 18 homers and 62 walks in their rookie season.