Bobby Witt Jr. Calls for Accountability After Kansas City Royals' Rough Start
Can the Royals get back on track?
The Kansas City Royals are searching for answers, and Bobby Witt Jr. is making sure nobody on the roster hides from the truth. After Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium, the franchise shortstop delivered a message that was part rallying cry and part reality check.
Through 16 games, Kansas City sits at 7-9 and has won just one series all year. Splitting a four-game set at home against a 6-10 White Sox club stings. Witt Jr.
Says the Quiet Part When asked about how the team moves forward, Witt Jr. didn't sugarcoat it. "Just do our thing, put together good at-bats, and we will be in a good spot," Witt said.
"Just put our blinders on and keep moving forward. Don't let any outside noise or whatever it is affect us. " That felt like Witt trying to calm the waters, but what came next hit a bit differently.