Royals Win 9-8 By Getting to Verlander Early

It was an ugly win. It was nice to see Verlander get shelled. We probably won't score another run against him all year.

Highlights of the game

• The Royals got to Verlander early for 7 runs in the first 2 innings.
• Mendoza wasn't much better with 6 ER from 7 Hits, 1 BB and a HR.
• Francouer was intentionally walked again. His 5th this month.
• All the batters got a hit except Frenchy and Hosmer who both walk once.
• Perez seemed to be struggling to get in front of some pitches. The official line shows only 2 WP, but it seemed worse.
• Hacker of the game: Perez saw 14 pitches in 5 PAs.