The Royals couldn't quite get the hits when needed last night as they lost a close game to the Blue Jays by a score of 3-2.  Despite pitching a very good game Paul Strueby took the hard luck loss.  The Royals did have 10 hits but could not get the hits when needed leaving a total of 12 men on base.  The Royals are still sitting in second place and have games at hand on everyone in the league.  NExt action for the Royals is Saturday at noon against the Blue Jays and Sunday in Marybsurg against the Smoking Guns at 1pm.