Cleveland Indians @ Kansas City Royals Double-Header Game Thread (4/28)
 

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<tr><td>Final, Game 1</td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> R </td><td> </td><td> E </td></tr>
<tr> <td> CLE (8-13) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC (13-8) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 2 </td><td> X </td><td> 9 </td><td> </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
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<tr><td>Final, Game 2</td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> E </td></tr>
<tr> <td> CLE (9-13) </td> <td> 2 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC (13-9) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> 3 </td></tr></table>

Kansas City clinches a winning record for the month of April.

Game 1

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/ima.../80x80/cle.png

Loss, (4-2) Justin Masterson 6⅓IP 7R 7ER 4BB 9K 1HR
Matt Albers ⅔IP 0R 0ER 1BB 1K
Scott Barnes 1IP 2R 2ER 1BB 0K 1HR

VS.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/ima...s/80x80/kc.png

Win, (3-0) Jeremy Guthrie 6⅔IP 0R 0ER 3BB 5K
Hold, (3) Tim Collins ⅓IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Luke Hochevar 2IP 0R 0ER 0BB 5K

Home Runs

CLE

none

AL Central

Final: TB 8, CWS 3
Final: TEX 0, MIN 5
Final: ATL 3, DET 8

KC

Alcides Escobar, (3) - Bottom 5th solo shot to left
Alex Gordon, (3) - Bottom 8th 2-run homer to center

Starting Lineups

CLE

1. Michael Brantley, LF
2. Jason Kipnis, 2B
3. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
4. Nick Swisher, DH
5. Mark Reynolds, 1B
6. Carlos Santana, C
7. Ryan Raburn, RF
8. Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B
9. Drew Stubbs, CF

KC

1. Alex Gordon, LF
2. Alcides Escobar, SS
3. Billy Butler, DH
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Salvador Perez, C
6. Mike Moustakas, 3B
7. Jeff Francoeur, RF
8. Jarrod Dyson, CF
9. Chris Getz, 2B

Game 2

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/ima.../80x80/cle.png

Win, (2-0) Corey Kluber 7IP 2R 2ER 0BB 6K
Vinnie Pestano 1IP 1R 1ER 2BB 0K
Chris Perez 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 2K

VS.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/ima...s/80x80/kc.png

Loss, (0-1) Will Smith 4IP 6R 4ER 1BB 5K 1HR
Bruce Chen 3IP 2R 0ER 0BB 4K
J.C. Gutierrez 2IP 2R 2ER 0BB 1K

Home Runs

CLE

Mike Aviles, (2) - Top 3rd 3-run homer to left

KC

none

Starting Lineups

CLE

1. Michael Brantley, LF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
3. Nick Swisher, 1B
4. Mark Reynolds, 3B
5. Carlos Santana, DH
6. Mike Aviles, 2B
7. Ryan Raburn, RF
8. Yan Gomes, C
9. Drew Stubbs, CF

KC

1. Alex Gordon, LF
2. Alcides Escobar, SS
2. Elliot Johnson, pr/SS
3. Billy Butler, DH
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Lorenzo Cain, CF
6. Mike Moustakas, 3B
7. Jeff Francoeur, RF
8. George Kottaras, C
9. Chris Getz, 2B

Masterson is tough. Sweep em Royals

The 2nd game will not be televised per MLB rules. The Tigers and Braves have the stupid national TV Sunday night baseball exclusive game. (The Boston thing was a one-time special exemption)

Just means that FSKC will (more than likely) pick up another game later.

In for 2 wins

Damn, might have to go to #2 then.

That sucks. Oh well, hope to take at least one today.

It sucks that they just don't make this a straight double header. The crowd would be much better for game two if people didn't have to pay twice to watch it. I miss the good ole days. Damn kids, get off my lawn!

Let's get it! Salvy: Unbelievable!

Sweep 'em!

Go to the game if you can guys. We don't get weather like this very often. I'm going to #1 and then to see the black keys tonight. Stoked!

I think I'm going too, what's the best way to score tickets for a rescheduled game? I know google, but you guys know any great sites for tix?

Masterson is tough.

Just get them at the stadium, its not a sellout.

I like deals. :thumb:

Found 4 3rd row seats, section 143, for $10 a piece on ticketliquidators.com.

Is the second game buck night too?

What a beautiful day to be at ****ing work.

For those of you going have a boulevard wheat for me.

I thought it was, but apparently its not.

I can confirm that it is not.

Anybody aware of a possible stream for the second game?

So the 2nd game won't even be televised on mlbtv.com???

Living out of kc I had mlbtv and that was my only gripe, the blacked out games like this one, and when the royals played the orioles in bmore. It worked for MLB, because I went to damn near every game at Camden.

Lineups are out, Salvy Perez has been moved up. Cain is out.

I am out at the K already got a few ladies phone numbers. Probably going to sex them before the game.

video? None.

For audio, only illegal, unreliable ones. I have an mlb radio subscription.

Ew

People are flipping out because they can't stay for the second game I hope they don't force people to leave the parking lot.

Send pictures to Royals boobs, bro.

The Indians won't have a feed that gets thrown up somewhere?

MLB.tv is free today. That's not going to help you if you live in KC though.

Lineup for the first game is stupid.

Load the lineup with lefties to approach Masterson. He is deadly against RHP.

Kotteras should be in the lineup for Game 1. Frenchy (not Cain) and Sal out.

Time to learn about proxies!

People are grilling. Titties are getting some sun. Sounds of tech nine and laughter around.

Would you mind educating the ignorant idiot?;)

I actually have a subscription but I've within the area for blackout restrictions and I'm at school a lot. Would like to watch there.

And **** dyson for cain when we have the WORST everyday player in right.

Blows my mind.

This.

:toast:

But why no steam for the 2nd game? Because ESPN has rights for a different sunday night game?

Man.....Moustakas really needs to turn it up....same w/ Hosmer

Both desperately need to start driving the ball if this team is going to be a serious playoff contender.

in

If you're heading out to the game today, be sure to stop by the bullpen and remind Chris Perez how much he sucks.

So, have you been watching the Royals?

Eric has really looked pretty smooth and patient lately.

Moose on the other hand...

ROFLROFLROFL

I'll tell him I repped a guy on the internet because he said he sucks.

HE TOOK SOME PITCHES YESTERDAY SO SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH/Leadhead Ned

I have....nothing leads me to believe that Hosmer is gonna start driving the ball and driving in runners. The Royals simply don't hit extra bag hits...they need to start to, and esp w/ Hosmer and Moose.

Both need to hit at least 25HR's each this season. That's only 5 more for Moose and Hosmer needs to hit that amount because he's just a better hitter than Moose for the most part...they both need to get it going. Time to stop playing little league small ball. Need to start whippin out the big dick.

I haven't had a chance to see any games lately, but if Hosmer still has that long circular swing, I would think that inconsistency at the plate is always going to be an issue for him.

Swing is still loopy. Becoming a slap hitter.

I would like to see Hosmer and Cain working together, that guys swing hasnt changed once since I've seen him. Looks perfect. Love his swing.

A list of the current worst WARs in baseball.

Eduardo Nunez Yankees -0.5
Giancarlo Stanton Marlins -0.5
Justin Smoak Mariners -0.5
Chris Heisey Reds -0.5
Jon Jay Cardinals -0.5
Mike Moustakas Royals -0.5
Rickie Weeks Brewers -0.5
Victor Martinez Tigers -0.5
Juan Pierre Marlins -0.6
Adam Dunn White Sox -0.6
Jeff Keppinger White Sox -0.7
Maicer Izturis Blue Jays -0.7
Aaron Hicks Twins -0.8

And people think I'm bad/Frenchy

I know I'm not saying anything profound here, as we've all had our 2 cents about Frenchy starting, but holy shit. Everyone on this team (sans probably Hoch) is evaluated on talent.

Why not him? In the players' minds, assuming they can see what is blatantly obvious, Ned playing favorites certainly overcomes any of the clubhouse bullshit francoeur brings.

And he's sitting today....

When we have the Matt Cassel of baseball starting in RF.

Ned said its hard to find games for Dyson to play in when Cain has been swinging such a good bat. No mention of the Failure in right

Which is mind blowing considering Francouer has only had 1 day off

Buuuuuuuuuuuuut alas, The team is winning while Ned is at helm so far so I won't crucify him for this.

1st inning
 

Top 1st

Brantley strikes out (looking)
Kipnis flies out to left
Cabrera singles to right
Swisher grounds out to pitcher

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 1st

Gordon walks
Escobar called out on a ball hit to second *
Butler grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, Gordon out at second

0 runs, 0 hits

* This was not the infield fly rule, but the second baseman intentionally dropped a liner to try to get a cheap double play. The umpire called out Escobar.

To me, as of late, his swing and patience has improved quite a bit. He had some really good ABs with unfortunate results last night.

And I just don't see Moose or Hosmer being 25+ HR guys, unfortunately.

It's bizarre to me how much time Royals fans spend worrying about Frenchy. Sure, he's crap to marginal but he's here for one more year and he was never labeled the future of the Royals.

Hosmer and Moustakas on the other hand were supposed to be the future of the franchise and they are captains of the failboat at this point. I can't get why so much energy is expended on a throw away player who'll be gone next year. It was one thing when Myers was available but that's no longer the case.

Exactly. I just don't understand it.

Let's get Guthrie the lead here

Frenchy epitomizes our GM's dumbassery at the major league level.

I know this has been brought up before, but the ears and rug on that Vinson mortgage dude freak me out.

Yeah, but Frenchy is like a pitcher in our lineup. He may be carlos zambrano, but that's not saying much when we have viable options on the bench.

Anyone got a feed for this game? Down by the lake but the game is still MLB blacked out and they don't get FSKC. Nothing at Firstrow either.

Let's run

Lol, **** Kipnis.

What kind of bush league shit was that?

We're 24th in runs. This team has been carried by exceptional pitching.

I'm not saying we don't have bats, because everyone knows the potential this lineup has.

But it's hard to watch when we see situations like the Detroit game where Dyson pinch ran for billy, got in scoring position and eventually scored (something frenchy will never do) to tie the game. And he covers more ground defensively.

Okay, I'm done. i won't pollute the gamethread any longer.

Yes, a random signing that doesn't matter after this year is a bigger sign of dumassery than drafting super failures. The Rays do fine and hardly ever win big signings but they don't draft like failtards.

2nd inning
 

Top 2nd

Reynolds pops out to second
Santana doubles to center
Raburn strikes out (swinging)
Chisenhall grounds out to first 3-1

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 2nd

Hosmer strikes out (swinging)
Perez strikes out (swinging)
Moustakas walks
Francoeur doubles to left, Moustakas scores
Dyson doubles to right, Francoeur scores
Getz grounds out to first 3-1

2 runs, 2 hits

Tight strike zone

He's not a random signing. He was extended for two years at 13 million. 6.5 mill per year is a huge chunk of our annual payroll. And he is a hole in our lineup. He swings at anything. But Dayton just LOVES him because he has a giant scout-crush on him and can't see him objectively.

Nice play

It may not matter next year, but it sure does matter this year

Shut up HUD.

Review

Guthrie goes 3-2 on almost every batter

Good eye Moose

NICE FRENCHMAN

Ball hits Frenchy's bat for a double. 1-0 Royals