23 Elliot Johnson, 2B

Royals infielder Elliot Johnson had two hits Wednesday against the Angels for his fourth multi-hit game since April 30. Johnson is batting .423 (11 for 26) in his last 10 games (eight starts), raising his average from .118 to .302.

But Johnson has just a double, home run and an RBI in that 10-game stretch.

For the fourth time in the past five games, Royals infielder Elliot Johnson earned the start at second base as the team continues to ride his hot streak. Johnson had his modest four-game hitting streak halted Friday but is hitting a solid .357 during the month of May, prompting additional playing time while Chris Getz has sputtered.

"He's swinging the bat well and playing exceptional defense. He's made some nice plays up the middle," manager Ned Yost told the Kansas City Star. "But when (Chris Getz) gets hot, we'll ride him. Our record with Getz in the lineup is well above .500 for the last two years. He does a lot of things, too. It's just that we're riding Elliot because he's swinging the bat well now."