Toronto Blue Jays Look to Even Series with Kansas City Royals Behind Jose Berrios

The Toronto Blue Jays will send ace Jose Berrios to the mound Thursday in the series finale against the host Kansas City Royals, aiming to avoid their first series loss since dropping two out of three to the New York Yankees from April 5-7. Berrios has been outstanding this season, posting a 4-0 record with a 0.85 ERA. He has not allowed a run in his last three outings, covering 19 2/3 innings. The Blue Jays’ bats have struggled as of late, but they will need to produce runs against Royals starter Cole Ragans, who has a 0-2 record with a 4.32 ERA. The Royals have run the bases aggressively in this series, executing hit-and-runs and double steals to take two of the first three games.

Royals Release Infielder Mike Brosseau

The Kansas City Royals have released infielder Mike Brosseau from his minor league contract after a disappointing start to the season. Brosseau, 30, hit just .156 in 12 spring training games and .107 in 33 plate appearances with Triple-A Omaha. Despite his recent struggles, Brosseau has a solid track record in the majors, particularly against left-handed pitching. He could still find another minor league deal elsewhere.

Royals Rally Past Blue Jays With Bobby Witt Jr.’s Timely Double

The Kansas City Royals rallied past the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Tuesday thanks to a two-run double by Bobby Witt Jr. Trailing 2-0 in the fifth inning, Witt’s double drove in two runs to give the Royals their first lead in 32 innings. Witt finished with three hits, while Maikel Garcia added two for Kansas City, which snapped a franchise-record seven-game losing streak against Toronto. George Springer had three singles and Justin Turner had two for the Blue Jays, who stranded 10 runners.

Patrick Mahomes’ Potential Spring Training Appearance with the Royals

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and minority owner of the Royals, Patrick Mahomes, may be making an appearance at the team’s spring training in the near future. Despite being drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2014, Mahomes has a strong baseball background with his father being a professional pitcher. The Chiefs quarterback has expressed interest in participating in spring training, and Royals general manager J.J. Picollo has extended an open invitation.

Kansas City Royals on the Verge of Strong Breakout Campaign

After years of struggles, the Kansas City Royals are showing signs of a breakout campaign in 2023. Led by a young core and a rejuvenated Bobby Witt Jr., the Royals have won 13 of their last 21 games and currently sit on the cusp of a postseason berth. Broadcast legend Rex Hudler believes the organization’s commitment to building a new downtown ballpark has played a significant role in the team’s resurgence. The Royals have made several key acquisitions in the offseason, including Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, and Cole Ragans, who have bolstered their rotation. The team’s defense ranks among the best in the league, and their bullpen and starting pitching have been key to their success.

Blue Jays Defeat Royals 5-3, Win Seventh of Last Nine

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Monday night, securing their seventh win in the last nine games. Bo Bichette’s bases-clearing triple and Daulton Varsho’s two-run homer were crucial in the Blue Jays’ victory. Yusei Kikuchi pitched efficiently, allowing only one baserunner through the first five innings, while right-hander Tyler Duffey recorded two scoreless innings in relief. The Royals’ Brady Singer struggled with walks, with his three walks in the third inning leading to three runs for Toronto.

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