Three games in a row again with a Royals player being hit. Two of the three up around the head with Escobar in last night's game being the latest. It's hard not to think that the other teams are targeting them at this point. And now that the Royals have a reputation, anything they do in return will get players suspended.

Ventura was not sharp again. Other than Volquez, the Royals starting pitching has not thrown well. That is a concern going forward if it doesn't improve. The big, mean Tigers coming to town this weekend and are half a game ahead in the standings. Unfortunately Volquez misses his start tomorrow against them because of the suspension and that won't help. Hopefully Young throws tomorrow like he did last year in Seattle.