Michael Wacha hit the very first batter of the game. This was an omen, as it would portend a very poor night from Royals pitching. Wacha and Daniel Lynch IV gave up a very efficient 10 runs in four innings, which proved too great a hole for the Kansas City Royals to climb out of. Jonathan Bowlan allowed another pair in the ninth inning, but by that point the damage was already done.

That’s not to say that the Royals didn’t try to come back. Carter Jensen had one of the most impressive games from a rookie that you’ll see, well, ever. In the Minor Leagues, Jensen’s offensive calling card was an impressive swing that generated massive power. Tonight, Jensen crushed balls with exit velocities of 103.4 MPH, 110.8 MPH, and 111.3 MPH, showing that, yeah, that swing will play in the big leagues.

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