Two hits from leadoff spot Reyes batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Royals. Impact It was an odd move to have Reyes, who had not batted higher than sixth in the order before Thursday, atop the order. In a related move, manager Alex Cora dropped Jarren Duran from leadoff to seventh. As Cora explained to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, the moves were adjustments to the Royals using a left-handed opener, Austin Cox, with righty Alex Marsh scheduled for bulk innings. Reyes entered the game 11-for-24 (.458) against lefties. Duran typically sits against southpaw starters, but due to Kansas City's plan to use a righty in a bulk role, Cora wanted him to get at-bats Thursday.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE