(Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)
A handful of struggling KC Royals came through against Detroit Friday night.
Thinking of Whit Merrifield struggling is a struggle in and of itself. Difficult to picture is two-time major league hits champ “Three-Hit Whit” scuffling at the plate. But engaged in a battle with his bat is precisely where the KC Royals’ usually reliable leadoff man has been lately.
Over the seven games immediately preceding Kansas City’s series opener in Detroit Friday night, Merrifield was 4-for-27 (.148); his average dropped 91 points during the span, an unimaginable plunge for such a steady hitter.