The Kansas City Royals are off to a good start and are currently in contention for a playoff spot. The Royals have won 13 of their last 21 games and are now 17-21 on the season.
The Royals have been led by a young core of players, including Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, and Vinnie Pasquantino. Witt Jr. is hitting .284 with 5 home runs and 14 RBIs, while Perez is hitting .273 with 6 home runs and 20 RBIs. Pasquantino is hitting .263 with 5 home runs and 16 RBIs.
The Royals have also gotten solid contributions from their starting pitching staff. Brady Singer is 3-2 with a 3.18 ERA, while Kris Bubic is 2-3 with a 4.00 ERA. The bullpen has also been solid, with Scott Barlow converting 9 of 10 save opportunities and posting a 1.74 ERA.
The Royals are in a good position to make a run at the playoffs this season. They have a young and talented team, and they are playing with a lot of confidence. If they can continue to play well, they could be a surprise team in the AL Central.
