Former Royal Alec Mills, who famously said every time he pitched against the Royals he was going to give it his all to get back at them did not have it today. In result the Royals cruised to a sweep of the Cubs behind leadoff hitters getting on ALL day and Carlos Hernandez dominating on the mound.
Alec Mills worked a quick first inning getting Whit, Nicky and Salvy down in order.
In the bottom of the first, after getting the leadoff to pop out. Former Royal, Frank Schwindel singled to left, then advanced to second on a four pitch walk to Ian Happ.