Royals Streak Moves to Two... Sweep? LOL!

The final 9-4 Royals but it wasn't that close, the Rays struggled to string 3 in the ninth while it was futile all night.

It was Pirate Night at Tropicana Field. Stadium personnel and loads of fans decked themselves Saturday in swashbuckling garb in order to advertise Hollywood's latest blockbuster. It was the Royals who walked of the field with the booty. A much needed win.

David De Jesus even got a handful of stash, hitting 2 of 4 and upping his average, stopping his hitless skid @ 18! Four of the Royals batters had multi hit games. It was fun to watch. He talked about it after the game. "It was one of those things that I finally got a hit in a clutch situation when we needed it, just to give us the lead and every at-bat after that," DeJesus said. "I just want to bring this game into tomorrow and keep it rolling."

Odalis Perez, 3-5, got his first victory in seven starts dating to April 25. He gave up just one run in five innings before a baseless homer in the sixth. “This was one of those special nights,” Perez said. “The guys scored eight runs for me by the fourth, and the bullpen was great. They came in and stopped their offense.” he delighted, added, "You know how many tough games I’ve been in,” he said, “and I’d come out with a lead and for one reason or another, I’d get a no-decision or a loss. It’s time for me to get a win like this.”

Mike Sweeney did not play, out with an injury. (Oops!)