CHICAGO -- Right-hander Chris Young returned to the Royals earlier this week after flying home to Dallas on Sunday to be with his family following the death of his father, Charles, who passed away on Saturday.
Before Thursday's game against the White Sox, Young spoke about trying, with a heavy heart, to pitch last Sunday, which he did, throwing five no-hit innings in the Royals' 3-0 win over the Indians.
"I was really trying to honor what I felt like my dad would want for me, and take the ball," Young said. "My dad played college football [at TCU] and knew the meaning of being part of a team and not letting anyone down.