35 Eric Hosmer, 1B

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer produced his sixth multi-hit game in June Sunday against the Rays. Hosmer went 2 for 5 with one run.

Hosmer is batting .305 (18 for 59) with one home run, three doubles, six walks, seven RBI and 12 runs in 15 June games. He also has two stolen bases. 

Since May 19, Hosmer is batting .306 (33 for 108), raising his average from .244 to .272. Unfortunately, Hosmer continues to be plagued by a lack of home runs and RBI. He has just two home runs and 15 RBI in 43 games since May 1.

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer extended his modest hitting streak to four games Sunday against the Astros, but Hosmer has actually been a much-improved hitter for a few weeks now. He's batting .329 (26 for 79) in his last 21 games, raising his average from .244 to .276. 

Unfortunately, power still eludes Hosmer. He has just one home run through 58 games and his homerless streak reached 29 games Sunday. Hosmer has just 12 extra-base hits and is slugging .348 this season.

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer hit in the two-spot Wednesday against the Twins. 

Manager Ned Yost asked the team's front office to compile an ideal lineup after crunching some numbers and decided to give it a spin Wednesday. Hosmer was elevated to No. 2 in order to take advantage of his left-handedness. Although Hosmer has struggled against righties this year, he has a significant advantage against them over his career. Thirty of his 34 home runs have come off right-handers. 

Hosmer went hitless during the game. It's unclear is he'll continue to be used in the role with a righty on the mound.