--The Royals finished April with a 12-10 record, only their second winning April in the past 20 years. They went 16-7 in April 2003 and 16-8 in 1989.
--The Royals turned six double plays Thursday, tying a club record and matching an American League record. The previous time the Royals turned six double plays in a game was May 6, 1972, at Baltimore. --RHP Juan Cruz retired the Blue Jays in order in the ninth inning Thursday for his second career save. Cruz, closing in the absence of RHP Joakim Soria (sore right shoulder), picked up his first save since Sept. 21, 2002, at Pittsburgh while with the Cubs.
--RHP Zack Greinke's streak of 43 innings without allowing an earned run ended in the first inning Wednesday. Vernon Wells' two-out single scored Marco Scutaro, who led off the game with a double. Scutaro, who walked to lead off the third, scored the other run when Alex Rios grounded into a double play. Greinke's five victories in April are a club record. "The thing he (Zack Greinke) showed is he's human. He gave up an earned run," said Royals manager Trey Hillman. Greinke is 5-0 with a 0.50 ERA.
BY THE NUMBERS: .000 -- Royals batting average with bases loaded and two out, through April 26. They were 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.
