In looking at team game scores, I noticed an unusual use of the staff by the Royals. The relievers have an ERA half a run better than the starters. Often when that occurs, bullpens get over worked. The game scores indicate that the Royals starters are going fairly deep into games. The upshot is the Royals starters have pitched nearly 70% of the team innings. This helps keep the back of the bullpen out of games and the elite relievers fresh. That was important last night when the bullpen had to pitch four innings for the win.