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CRTsports.com · 03-12-2009, 11:33 AM

Royals Sweep Twins, Colmenares Out 2-3 Weeks!!

04/13/2012

While the fans were still shocked over their opening "performance" against the Indians, the Royals showed the world they still mean business. Headed into Minnesota they were 1-2 but a nice four game sweep ended all of their frustration.

The Royals put up an amazing 40 runs in four games against the Twins and moved to 5-2 for the season and back into the Central Division lead. "We got timely hitting and just hitting overall this past series. It was like watching a video game. Every time we got an opportunity, we capitalized on it." said Manager Antonio DeLeon.

Leading the charge for the Royals is the most unexpected player, Freddie Bynum. Coming into the season many wondered what the Royals were doing starting him after Rudolph Shaeffer went down with a season ending injury.

Bynum has silenced all the critics and probably earned a few new fans because of his play in the first seven games on the season. He is currently hitting .462/.533/.577 in 26 at-bats so far this season. He leads the team with twelve hits and has three doubles.

"I left Spring Training feeling good and it has just carried over. I don't expect to hit .450+ all year long but it feels great to get off to a hot start and help this team win. We had a rough series in Cleveland but beating Minnesota the way we did, makes our home opener tomorrow even better!" said Bynum on last nights flight back to Kansas City.

But even with all that good news coming out of the Royals recent sweep of the Twins, the injury bug was out and about also. With the Royals already reeling from the absence of three of their top players, they couldn't afford another injury.

In the top of the fourth inning with the game scoreless, Melvin Colmenares hit a screaming line drive to center that he willed into a double. But after he rounded first it was obvious he was in pain.

"I just landed on the base wrong. I almost fell down because of the pain. I luckily made it to second base but it was not pretty." said Melvin.

Colmenares was promptly removed from the game and replaced at first by Burton Bye. After the game he was diagnosed with a strained groin muscle and will miss the next two to three weeks. Just another All-Star on the Royals Injury Team!

With the Royals headed home for their opening home stand of the season, the fans will be getting used to a new infield. Lets just hope the fans buy the media guide and get their names right over the next ten games!! Lets go Royals!!

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CRTsports.com Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	Royals Sweep Twins, Colmenares Out 2-3 Weeks!! 04/13/2012 While the fans were still shocked over their opening "performance" against the Indians, the Royals showed the world they still mean business. Headed into Minnesota they were 1-2 but a nice four game sweep ended all of their frustration. The Royals put up an amazing 40 runs in four games against the Twins and moved to 5-2 for the season and back into the Central Division lead. "We got timely hitting and just hitting overall this past series. It was like watching a video game. Every time we got an opportunity, we capitalized on it." said Manager Antonio DeLeon. Leading the charge for the Royals is the most unexpected player, Freddie Bynum. Coming into the season many wondered what the Royals were doing starting him after Rudolph Shaeffer went down with a season ending injury. Bynum has silenced all the critics and probably earned a few new fans because of his play in the first seven games on the season. He is currently hitting .462/.533/.577 in 26 at-bats so far this season. He leads the team with twelve hits and has three doubles. "I left Spring Training feeling good and it has just carried over. I don't expect to hit .450+ all year long but it feels great to get off to a hot start and help this team win. We had a rough series in Cleveland but beating Minnesota the way we did, makes our home opener tomorrow even better!" said Bynum on last nights flight back to Kansas City. But even with all that good news coming out of the Royals recent sweep of the Twins, the injury bug was out and about also. With the Royals already reeling from the absence of three of their top players, they couldn't afford another injury. In the top of the fourth inning with the game scoreless, Melvin Colmenares hit a screaming line drive to center that he willed into a double. But after he rounded first it was obvious he was in pain. "I just landed on the base wrong. I almost fell down because of the pain. I luckily made it to second base but it was not pretty." said Melvin. Colmenares was promptly removed from the game and replaced at first by Burton Bye. After the game he was diagnosed with a strained groin muscle and will miss the next two to three weeks. Just another All-Star on the Royals Injury Team! With the Royals headed home for their opening home stand of the season, the fans will be getting used to a new infield. Lets just hope the fans buy the media guide and get their names right over the next ten games!! Lets go Royals!! __________________ Offline Solo League Kansas City Royals - (713-744)(1-3) -- READ ABOUT IT HERE!!! -- 2004 81-81----2012 83-79 -- 2005 64-98----2013 -- 2006 54-108 -- 2007 72-90 -- 2008 76-85 -- 2009 89-73 -- 2010 86-76 -- 2011 108-54 (1-3) Central Division Champs Last edited by CRTsports.com; 05-03-2009 at 08:53 PM.