In the bottom of the third, the Royals start off with two singles to put runners on first and second. Once again, Nori Aoki sacrifices. This time, Josh Willingham pops up the first pitch for the second out, failing once again to drive in the runner from third with less than two out. Once again, Alex Gordon strikes out. Twice the Royals played for one run, and twice they failed to score. There is no score after three innings.

Aoki was looking like he might be trying to fool the defense the way he was holding the bat. I was hoping he’d pull the bat back and slap at the ball, but he laid down the bunt.

Update: The Tigers take the lead using power, as Torii Hunter hits a home run in the top of the fourth inning. Detroit leads Kansas City 1-0.