The Royals head into the All-Star break 27-68, but their pythagorean expectation based on run differential suggests they should be 29-66, so they have had some tough breaks this year.
Wins have been tough to come by this year, so when one comes around, you have to savor it like a rare gem. Let’s look back on all 27 Royals wins from the first half this year.
Win #1 - April 3 at Detroit. The Royals dropped their first three games of the year, but up in Detroit, on a frigid 40 degree afternoon, Jake Junis tossed seven shutout innings in a 1-0 Royals win.