So, the first two games of this Royals series has not been an offensive clinic. Tonight was a significantly different story.
1st Inning Cycle
The Rays offense hit more extra-base hits in the 1st inning than they had in the first two games of the series. In fact, the offense hit for the cycle in the first inning:
- Forsythe double
- Kiermaier and Brad Miller singles
- Souza HR
- Nick Franklin triple
After it was all said and done, the Rays scored four runs, and for Royals starter Edinson Volquez, it could have been worse.