Now THAT'S a Bad Loss

The bullpen has been a problem in the season's first week, but last night's Royals loss to the Orioles was the piece de resistance.

I’m not going to light up the Royals for losing last night. I’m not going to bury them. I’m not going to rant as I have each of the last two seasons. It’s because I’m not even mad; I’m disappointed. For seven innings, I was crafting my words in my head about what I was going to write. The Royals were well on their way to their second-straight victory over the team that is probably the best in the American League. They were about to win a series on the road and even up their overall record. Then the bullpen happened.