The Kansas City Royals announced Wednesday that third baseman Mike Moustakas and right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for the month of March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote.
Moustakas hit .302/.336/.578 (35-for-116) with eight home runs and 19 RBI, including a 14-game hitting streak from April 8–22, one shy of his career high (2011) and still the second-longest streak in the Majors this season. He ranked among the American League leaders in hits (fourth) and home runs (tied for sixth). His eight HR were most by a Royal in April since Carlos Beltran in 2004.