The count was 2-2, no runners on, two outs in the ninth. Sacramento left-handed reliever Steven Okert twirled a breaking ball toward the outside corner against Columbus right-handed batter Mark Mathias, who swung through the pitch. Sacramento River Cats 4, Columbus Clippers 0. The crowd at Memphis’ AutoZone Park cheered
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Royals Rumblings - News for April 30, 2021
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Games without Thursdays make Rumblings both easier and harder. It means all the stories that are out there are going to be out there by mid afternoon. But it also usually means there are fewer.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! If the Royals win tonight, they will have the best record in baseball for April. That’s crazy!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
Anne Rogers had one for MLB.com. ICYMI: Bobby Witt Jr. is headed to AA:
After his first season with the Royals’ rookie affiliate in 2019, Witt is expected to move quickly through the Minors this season, with many believing he’ll make his debut at some point in 2021. As they’ve shown before, the Royals won’t hesitate to promote a top prospect when he’s ready, and there’s ample playing opportunities for him on the big league club.
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Bobby Witt, Jr. to begin season at Double-A Northwest Arkansas
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Top Royals rookie Bobby Witt, Jr. will begin the 2021 season playing for the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. The 20-year old is currently at the Alternate Site there, playing games against other minor leaguers in preparation for the season. The Naturals open the season May 4 in North Little Rock against the Arkansas Travelers. The home opener at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale is May 11 against Tulsa. You can find the complete Naturals schedule here.
A base hit from Bobby Witt Jr. scores 2, and the #Royals take a 3-1 lead in the top of the 8th pic.twitter.com/wzKDzIZ0wf Alex Feuz (@AlexFeuz) April 28, 2021