Filed under: Game 33 Open Thread - A's (17-16) at Royals (17-15) By Freneau May 7, 2011, 6:00pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Game 33 Open Thread - A's (17-16) at Royals (17-15) Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Last night was the kind of game the Royals have been winning all year. The Royals were 8-4 in one-run affairs, prior to the 3-2 loss in Eric Hosmer's debut. Tonight's matchup: McCarthy (xFIP 3.22) v Hochevar (xFIP 4.11) More From Royals Review Royals blow 4-0 lead, allow 9 consecutive runs in unceremonious loss versus Miami Royals Rumblings - News for June 7, 2023 Royals let the Fish get away in 6-1 loss For a once promising crop of Royals pitchers, it’s now or never I am begging the Royals to focus on upside and not MLB readiness in trade returns Monday Mailbag: Where in the world is Asa Lacy?