(Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)
Thursday’s game against the Oakland A’s was one of Mike Minor’s finest performances for the KC Royals this year. He struck out eight batters, and gave up only three hits, one walk and a run, and tossed 106 pitches in seven innings.
Minor’s quality start allowed Scott Barlow and Greg Holland to close out the eighth and ninth innings to give the Royals a much-needed victory and an end to their five-game losing skid.
Though his 4.50 ERA needs some work, Minor has been a major force for Kansas City.