In case you don't recall, Young set a major league record last season, when he lost his 27th straight decision.

He has won seven straight decisions over the Royals.

Abbott struggled in his first season, but has won five straight decisions.

He struck out six and walked three to win his fifth straight decision.

Mendoza has won three straight decisions for a 3-1 record.

Rodriguez (3-4) had lost three straight decisions since April 19.

Black (4-1), who won his fourth straight decision, allowed one run, nine hits, struck out four and walked two.

For God's sake, why couldn't he make a straight decision?

Buehrle won five straight decisions to start the 2009 season.

He had lost four straight decisions before going on the disabled list June 19 with a sore elbow.