--RHP Luke Hochevar, the first pick in the 2006 draft, is 4-0 with a 1.44 ERA with Class AAA Omaha. Hochevar picked up an 8-1 victory Monday over Oklahoma City, allowing one unearned run and four hits in six innings, while walking two and striking out seven. He threw 61 strikes in 96 pitches.
--The Royals hit only .196 with nine runs and five extra-base hits in losing two of three to the Tigers in a weekend series. The Royals, who had scored two or fewer runs in four of their previous five games, had four extra-base hits, including three home runs, and scored seven runs Monday in beating the Blue Jays. --3B Mark Teahen stole third base in the third inning Sunday. It was the Royals' first stolen base at Kauffman Stadium this season. The Royals have six stolen bases and have been caught four times this season.
--RHP Zack Greinke is 4-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 36 strikeouts. According to Elias Sports Bureau, Greinke is the first pitcher in big league history to win his first four outings with a 0.00 ERA while logging at least 36 strikeouts.
BY THE NUMBERS: .000 -- Royals batting average with bases loaded and two out, going 0-for-6.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "The bottom line is we've got to get the big hit, get the offense going and plate some runs. It's not just one guy. We're just not clicking." -- Royals manager Trey Hillman on the offense going 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position on Saturday and Sunday in losses to the Tigers.
