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Guillen’s three RBIs boosted his season total to a club-leading 22, including seven in the last five games while a sore right hip restricted him to DH duties. It will be a game-time decision tonight whether he plays at Florida where the DH won’t be used.
“If I can go,” he said, “I’m going to play. If I can’t, I’m not going to take any chances. That’s the first thing the doctor told me: ‘Don’t take any chances because if you hurt that again, it’s going to be a long time to come back from.’
“I’ve just got to be patient. Of course, I don’t want to get out of the lineup now with the way I’m swinging the bat. But I’ve got to do what’s best for me and best for the team, too.”
Top victims
Most career losses to the Royals:
| Losses | Pitcher | Career |
| 22 | Bert Blyleven | 34-22 |
| 22 | Frank Tanana | 9-22 |
| 18 | Kenny Rogers | 20-18 |
| 17 | Stan Bahnsen | 8-17 |
| 16 | Mike Flanagan | 11-16 |
| 16 | Gaylord Perry | 9-16 |
| 15 | Nolan Ryan | 24-15 |
| 15 | Luis Tiant | 6-15 |
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