Bannister roughed up by Athletics: Royals SP Brian Bannister had a rough go of it on Friday in a 9-4 loss to the Athletics. He lasted only four innings, allowing seven earned runs on seven hits. He struck out one and walked three as his ERA climbed up to 3.97 with the performance.
Bannister had a great start in his previous outing at Tampa Bay, going seven shutout innings for a 4-1 win. He has been pretty good on the hill for the Royals but his 7-8 record doesn't necessarily reflect that. His next start is slated for Thursday at Minnesota.
Liriano to remain in rotation for now: The Sports Xchange reports that Francisco Liriano will remain in the starting rotation for now. Manager Ron Gardenhire announced the decision Sunday. Liriano, who left the team Thursday to return to Minnesota to deal with a family issue, was in jeopardy of losing his spot, but Gardenhire said he will start either August 12 or 13. RHP Anthony Swarzak or LHP Brian Duensing will start the other day.
Liriano is said to be in danger of losing his rotation spot after the team added Carl Pavano this past week. His numbers have warranted the speculation, but for now he remains in the rotation.
Bannister had a great start in his previous outing at Tampa Bay, going seven shutout innings for a 4-1 win. He has been pretty good on the hill for the Royals but his 7-8 record doesn't necessarily reflect that. His next start is slated for Thursday at Minnesota.
Liriano to remain in rotation for now: The Sports Xchange reports that Francisco Liriano will remain in the starting rotation for now. Manager Ron Gardenhire announced the decision Sunday. Liriano, who left the team Thursday to return to Minnesota to deal with a family issue, was in jeopardy of losing his spot, but Gardenhire said he will start either August 12 or 13. RHP Anthony Swarzak or LHP Brian Duensing will start the other day.
Liriano is said to be in danger of losing his rotation spot after the team added Carl Pavano this past week. His numbers have warranted the speculation, but for now he remains in the rotation.