As was the case a year ago, the Royals emerged from the season’s second weekend having played the Oakland A’s and leading the division.
But the team’s conversation topics could not be more different.
A disappointing 3-2 loss in the series finale Sunday, a winning first road trip, solid starting pitching and a need to hit better in the clutch were all relevant issues for the players, some of whom used the off day to participate in a golf tournament for Royals Charities. Manager Ned Yost was scheduled to accept an award from the Kansas City Sports Commission at their annual banquet.