Episode Details

In baseball, early results are magnified, which is why the Royals’ three-game losing streak to open the season make things more dour than had it happened in, say, July. And it’s also why, when the skid ended with Monday’s 9-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, champagne flowed in the clubhouse.

Well, that and the Royals were celebrating Matt Quatraro’s first victory as a manager.

On today’s SportsBeat KC, reporter Pete Grathoff breaks down the very early returns of the Royals, who showed some positive signs even while dropping the opening series to the Minnesota Twins.

Also discussed: The impact of baseball’s most important rules changes. At least one, the pitch clock, is having the intended impact on games. Did you notice you’re getting home sooner from the ballpark?

Story link:

Why Royals manager Matt Quatraro had red eyes after first MLB victory

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article273932695.html#storylink=mainstage_lead

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