--The Royals are 7-2 when RHPs Gil Meche, Zack Greinke and Kyle Davies start. In both defeats, the bullpen blew the lead.
--2B Alberto Callaspo went 1-for-4 Sunday to celebrate his 26th birthday. Callaspo is hitting .375 and has hit safely in seven of his past eight games. BY THE NUMBERS: 8 -- Royals pitchers who have struck out at least 10 in a game and walked none. RHP Zack Greinke has accomplished that three times, more than any pitcher in Kansas City history.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Zack (Greinke) is going to be one of the premier pitchers in the major leagues for a long time." -- Royals manager Trey Hillman.
