Now is not the time for bold proclamations.
The young Royals players getting regular cracks at the starting lineup are still searching for firm footing in the major leagues. They’re still juggling the continuous lessons with the grind of playing at this level. They still haven’t gotten anything figured out.
But as the Royals beat the White Sox 10-5 at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday night, there were a multitude of signs to be encouraged by.
New outfielder Brett Phillips showcased his speed scoring from second base on a head-first dive after Ryan O’Hearn, who was called up Tuesday, scorched a single to left field in the fourth inning.