KANSAS CITY -- Johnny Cueto woke up Wednesday morning, feeling completely different than any day these last three tortured months, suddenly overcome with a sense of confidence.
Cueto drove to Kauffman Stadium, walked towards his Kansas City Royals’ teammates, and told them that in the biggest game of their season, to go ahead and relax.
“He told us he’s got this,’’ Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar said. “He told us, 'I’m going to throw seven innings. At least seven innings. He was so confident.
“I told him, 'I know you will. I trust you. You’re one of the best pitchers in the major leagues.