Cleveland Indians @ Kansas City Royals Game Thread (4/21)

[alnorth]

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<tr> <td>Final</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> H </td><td> E </td></tr>
<tr> <td> CLE (13-6) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 1 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC (12-7) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
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Louis Coleman strikes out the first batter he faces in his major league debut

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

Josh Tomlin 7⅓IP 1R 1ER 1BB 4K
Hold, (7) Tony Sipp ⅓IP 0R 0ER 1BB 0K
Hold, (2) Vinnie Pestano ⅓IP 0R 0ER 1BB 0K
Blown Save, (1); Loss, (0-1) Chris Perez ⅓IP 2R 2ER 1BB 0K

VS.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/images/logos/80x80/kc.png

Sean O'Sullivan 6IP 2R 2ER 3BB 6K
Louis Coleman 2IP 0R 0ER 1BB 1K
Major League Debut
Win, (2-0) Aaron Crow 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K

Home Runs

none

AL Central

Final: CWS 9, TB 2
Final: MIN 3, BAL 1

Starting Lineups

CLE

1. Grady Sizemore, CF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
3. Shin-Soo Choo, RF
4. Carlos Santana, C
5. Travis Hafner, DH
6. Michael Brantley, LF
7. Matt LaPorta, 1B
8. Jack Hannahan, 3B
9. Adam Everett, 2B

KC

1. Chris Getz, 2B
2. Melky Cabrera, CF/LF
3. Alex Gordon, LF/1B
4. Billy Butler, 1B
4. Jarrod Dyson, pr/CF
5. Jeff Francoeur, RF
6. Wilson Betemit, 3B
7. Kila Ka'aihue, DH
8. Matt Treanor, C
9. Alcides Escobar, SS

[Demonpenz]

Demonpenz Royals Memory of the day. coming up

[sedated]

please post links to any good streams.

I can't believe they have so many early games blacked-out.

[Demonpenz]

In 2001 I was a 20 year old Idiot. My friend Danny was a huge baseball fan
not Nessessarily a Royals Fan. Me being the drunk I am started pounding beers and
called my friend Danny's home and left a message. Get Your ass here we are
Watching the "****ing Royals" Well his family heard that, luckily they understood my
excitement. I don't remember alot about this era of my life. I remember Jermaine dye's good
arm and his blackness. I remember Tucker being delt for Dye, then tucker coming back.
This was a game against the Indians. So we drove, now the other two guys I was with, I don't think
they were drinking, the real hardcore drinking and other issue abuse really started with my crew after
we were solidly 21. So we get down there and Danny keeps on saying how Kenny Lofton can do it all,
field hit and throw, I think this was lofton's second tour of duty with the indians at this time.
Anyway Randa went deep this game, and John rocker was a major star at this time because of the wrong reasons, when rocker
came into the game, the workers at the K put up a red tape line around the first couple seats on the 3rd base line
to keep people from RUNNING down and shouting at him. Of course people boo'd him when he warmed up in the bullpen.
I am not sure most of the people even knew why we were booing him.

[alnorth]

The last time SOS pitched in what looked like a hilarious mis-match, the Royals whooped the Mariners.

Can lightning strike twice at the K?

[AndChiefs]

The last time SOS pitched in what looked like a hilarious mis-match, the Royals whooped the Mariners.

Can lightning strike twice at the K?

Lightning never strikes the same place twice.

[chiefqueen]

Why does FSKC insist on televising all those weekday day games while I'm at work later in the year and not televising tonight's game?

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Yeah, what the hell is up with all these games not being televised?

[Blankey]

The game will probably stream here:
http://ilemi.eu/22503/1/Watch-Cleveland-Indians-vs-Kansas-City-Royals/

I do hate listening to other team's announcers though

[alnorth]

Standard lineup today, except: Betemit at 3rd instead of Aviles. Butler at 1st, Kila DH.

[kysirsoze]

Standard lineup today, except: Betemit at 3rd instead of Aviles. Butler at 1st, Kila DH.

So you're tellin me there's a chance...

[alnorth]

Top 1st

Sizemore singles to left
Cabrera flies out to left
Choo strikes out (swinging)
Santana fouls out to catcher

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 1st

Getz flies out to center
Cabrera strikes out (looking)
Gordon hit by pitch
Butler grounds out to third

0 runs, 0 hits

[Demonpenz]

sizemore singles

[RedDread]

C'mon stream!!!

[RedDread]

F this. Time to dust off the radio.

[alnorth]

perfect game was broken up by the leadoff hitter. So close, O'Sullivan

[Demonpenz]

perfect game was broken up by the leadoff hitter. So close, O'Sullivan

ban him

[alnorth]

F this. Time to dust off the radio.

Do it, tonight it is Denny and Ryan. They were a great pair before Ryan jumped to TV.

[SithCeNtZ]

Bad call on melky strike 3.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

The game will probably stream here:
http://ilemi.eu/22503/1/Watch-Cleveland-Indians-vs-Kansas-City-Royals/

I do hate listening to other team's announcers though

Cool, thanks!

[Archie F. Swin]

I'll be at the Royals/Rangers game tomorrow. I wonder if Rangers fans will applaud Francouer for his first walk to the plate?

[alnorth]

Top 2nd

Hafner strikes out (swinging)
Brantley flies out left
LaPorta grounds out to third

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 2nd

Francoeur reaches on an Error by 2B
Betemit flies out to left
Ka'aihue strikes out (swinging)
Treanor grounds out to shortstop

0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

I guess the porn stache wasn't working

[Shogun]

http://wellysports.blogspot.com/2011/04/0810-pm-et-cleveland-indians-vs-kansas_21.html

stream

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

http://wellysports.blogspot.com/2011/04/0810-pm-et-cleveland-indians-vs-kansas_21.html

stream


Much better than the other one

Rep to you sir :thumb:

[alnorth]

Top 3rd

Hannahan strikes out (swinging)
Everett singles to right
Sizemore strikes out (swinging)
Cabrera grounds out to second

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 3rd

Escobar strikes out (swinging)
Getz flies out to center
Cabrera triples to center
Gordon grounds out to first 3-1

0 runs, 1 hit

[GoHuge]

The game will probably stream here:
http://ilemi.eu/22503/1/Watch-Cleveland-Indians-vs-Kansas-City-Royals/

I do hate listening to other team's announcers thoughThanks for the link bro. I agree about the other team's announcers as well. Same goes with their overall broadcast. Just all around shitty, but at least we get to see the game. Listening to these guys makes you appreciate how good Ryan and Frank really are.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Thanks for the link bro. I agree about the other team's announcers as well. Same goes with their overall broadcast. Just all around shitty, but at least we get to see the game. Listening to these guys makes you appreciate how good Ryan and Frank really are.

These guys are waaaaayyy more tolerable than the Mariners guys

I wanted to pour battery acid in my ear listening to them

[alnorth]

heh.

Ryan: "and he's going to try for 3 with 2 outs, he'd better make it!"

No kidding. Getting thrown out at third with Gordon coming up would been dumb.

[AndChiefs]

#Not Dominating

[alnorth]

Top 4th

Choo grounds out to second
Santana walks
Hafner strikes out (looking)
Brantley grounds out to pitcher

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 4th

Butler singles to center
Butler thrown out 2-4, out at second *
Francoeur grounds out to shortstop
Betemit singles to right
Ka'aihue grounds out to second

0 runs, 2 hits

* not caught stealing, he went on a ball in the dirt

[58-4ever]

#notwinning...yet

[alnorth]

This umpire has a very wide strike zone. A couple runs might win it tonight.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Billay...

You are NOT fast

[Archie F. Swin]

you can't play small ball with fat asses

[Archie F. Swin]

bettah meat!

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Rally Kila'ah

[alnorth]

Top 5th

LaPorta singles to center
Hannahan walks, LaPorta to second
Everett sacrifices (bunt) to third, Hannahan to second, LaPorta to third
Sizemore singles to center, LaPorta scores
Cabrera walks, Sizemore to second, Hannahan to third
Choo reaches on a 7-5 fielder's choice, Cabrera to second, Sizemore out at third, Hannahan scores
Santana pops out to second

2 runs, 2 hits

Bottom 5th

Treanor flies out to left
Escobar strikes out (swinging)
Getz grounds out to shortstop

0 runs, 0 hits

[Archie F. Swin]

until he gets his shit together, I will refer to Kila as Killur

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Here comes the meltdown

[AndChiefs]

SOS!

[DeezNutz]

Puke.

[DeezNutz]

you can't play small ball with fat asses

LMAO

I don't think this is a baseball cliche, but it should become one.

[Three7s]

2-0 Indians. Royals have put on an offensive clinic over the past 2 games.

[Blankey]

Has SOS thrown a good knee-high pitch all game?

[alnorth]

That is funny. Choo was robbed of a hit by the rulebook.

When a preceding runner is put out on a force play, even if its a 7-5 force and its silly to think the left fielder could have thrown out the batter, by rule the official scorer is required to assume he could have and score it a fielder's choice.

[Blankey]

Getz already back down to .246

[DeezNutz]

Cleveland play-by-play and color dude are fucking abysmal. I don't ever want to hear complaining about White and Fever.

[alnorth]

Top 6th

Hafner pops out to shortstop
Brantley strikes out (looking)
LaPorta grounds out to third

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 6th

Cabrera pops out to second
Gordon doubles to right
Butler grounds out to third
Francoeur flies out to center

0 runs, 1 hit

[Three7s]

Cleveland play-by-play and color dude are ****ing abysmal. I don't ever want to hear complaining about White and Fever.
You still have the stream? The one I had was taken down due to copyright.

Nvm, it's back up.

[Archie F. Swin]

Cleveland play-by-play and color dude are ****ing abysmal. I don't ever want to hear complaining about White and Fever.

if only they could all be Vin Scully!

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

15

[Archie F. Swin]

Gordonating!

[Archie F. Swin]

bring him home billy

[alnorth]

Top 7th

Hannahan singles to left

Louis Coleman relieves O'Sullivan

Everett strikes out (swinging)
Sizemore flies out to center
Cabrera fouls out to left

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 7th

Betemit singles to right
Ka'aihue grounds into a 4-6-3 double play, Betemit out at second
Treanor pops out to first

0 runs, 1 hit

[Mr. Arrowhead]

some runs would be nice

[petegz28]

Looks like we get shut out at home to go 3 back and head into Texas....so much for the ride

[GoHuge]

These guys should be calling T-ball games. Like brutal to watch under 5 t-ball. With their excitement level they make Denny sound like Gus Johnson. .

[Mr. Arrowhead]

welcome to the show Louis Coleman

[GoHuge]

Not a bad start for the Coleman!!

[teedubya]

Just 60 posts...lol. The thrill is gone?

[AndChiefs]

Man Kila you suck.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Fuck off Kila

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Way to fuck it up Kila

[GoHuge]

FUCK!!!

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

:facepalm:

[Three7s]

Kila looks just like Gordon has his whole career. A meat-ball hanging slider that is up and out over the plate that NEEDS to be crushed the other way, what does he try to do? He tries to pull it and rolls over it for an easy DP. This guys is fucking pathetic and needs to go NOW!

[alnorth]

Top 8th

Choo pops out to shortstop
Santana doubles to left
Hafner singles to center, Santana thrown out at home 8-2, Hafner to second on the throw home
Brantley intentionally walked
LaPorta flies out to right

0 runs, 2 hits

Bottom 8th

Escobar grounds out to shortstop
Getz walks

Tony Sipp relieves Tomlin

Getz steals second
Cabrera flies out to right
Getz steals third
Gordon walks

Vinnie Pestano relieves Sipp

Butler walks, Gordon to second

Jarrod Dyson runs for Butler

Francoeur hits an infield single to shortstop, Dyson to second, Gordon to third, Getz scores
Betemit grounds out to first 3-1

1 run, 1 hit

[Oso]

MELKY

[Mr. Arrowhead]

holy shit what a cannon

[alnorth]

Calling it: big inning in the 8th, Indians closer warms up, but never comes in because its too late.

[DeezNutz]

Just 60 posts...lol. The thrill is gone?

No TV.

[Archie F. Swin]

I've seen more plays at the plate in favor of KC this month than I have the last two seasons (it seems)

[KcMizzou]

No TV.That's my issue. I'm following the thread.

[Archie F. Swin]

Does Escobar only swing at ankle-high balls?

[Archie F. Swin]

who can we call up from the farm to play for Killur?

[Three7s]

Does Escobar only swing at ankle-high balls?
None of our hitters have any type of approach against Tomlin. It's true that Tomlin has stayed out of the middle of the plate and has hit corners, but as a hitter, you have to have a plan at the plate. These guys don't tonight.

To your next post:

Clint Robinson

[Archie F. Swin]

GETZ some!

[RockChalk]

That could not have felt good

[alnorth]

1 more ball until domination

[Three7s]

1 more ball until domination
Say goodbye to that.

[DeezNutz]

Kila testing fan patience since '11.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

come on butterball

[alnorth]

OK, Butler. In the immortal words of the great one himself, Charlie Sheen:

"low and in, spin to win, turn, crush it!"

[Archie F. Swin]

I'm anxious to be impressed with Billay again

[Oso]

HOLY FUCK, DYSON.

[Demonpenz]

good walk for butler

[RockChalk]

Dammit. Great play by Cabrera. That should have tied the game

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

FUCK that close

[Mr. Arrowhead]

that move by yost to pinch run for butler got us a run

[Three7s]

Asdrubal Cabrera probably just saved the game.

This is why it sucks to be a Royals fan.

[Archie F. Swin]

ack!

[RockChalk]

At least Betemit put it in play. Aviles would have struck out

[alnorth]

Top 9th

Cabrera moves to LF

Gordon moves to 1B

Dyson comes in at CF

Aaron Crow relieves Coleman

Hannahan grounds out to first 3-1
Everett pops out to second
Sizemore doubles to right
Cabrera grounds out to first 3-1

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 9th

Chris Perez relieves Pestano

Ka'aihue doubles to center

Mike Aviles runs for Ka'aihue

Mitch Maier bats for Treanor

Maier singles to left, Aviles to third
Escobar reaches on a 5-2 fielder's choice, Maier to second, Aviles out at home
Getz walks, Escobar to second, Maier to third
Cabrera singles to left, Getz to second, Escobar and Maier scores

2 runs, 3 hits

Royals win, 3-2

[Archie F. Swin]

its like playing baseball in a spot-free rinse

[GoHuge]

Thank God Collins isn't in again tonight. We still got a chance!!!

[Archie F. Swin]

Crow looking real good

[DeezNutz]

Kila to lead off the 9th?

[CoMoChief]

Crow looking real good

He needs to start.....soon

Our SP is just awful.

[RockChalk]

Kila to lead off the 9th?

Yes. With a strikeout on an inside changeup after being set up with away fastballs

[KcMizzou]

He needs to start.....soon

Our SP is just awful.He's a Mizzou guy. I'm not clear on how you feel about Mizzou baseball. :hmmm:

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

#Dominating at first

[Oso]

Nice play, Alex.

[Archie F. Swin]

Alex "Brooks Robinson" Gordon?

[RockChalk]

Helluva play by a guy who hasn't play infield since last year

[Three7s]

Kila to lead off the 9th?
The whole 9th inning is a bunch of free outs. Like I said, Asdrubal Cabrera saved it with that play.

[wazu]

Yes. With a strikeout on an inside changeup after being set up with away fastballs

It's okay, though. He'll look really pissed afterwards.

[DeezNutz]

If we PH for the DH, I'd say that our Kila has damn near been killed.

[GoHuge]

Yeah that Gordon kid is having a so-so year! :)

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

At least walk Kila, it's the only thing you do somewhat well

[DeezNutz]

Perez's mug has a mullet, so we should be working on a trade to bring him to KC.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

That'll work

[Oso]

Fuck yeah, Kila.

[milkman]

Why did they move Gordon from third to the outfield anyway?

[RockChalk]

Holy Sh*t! Leadoff double

[Archie F. Swin]

no comment

[Three7s]

I'm shocked.....well we have a chance men!

[DeezNutz]

That'll work

HBP?

[DeezNutz]

Why did they move Gordon from third to the outfield anyway?

Terrible at third.

[RockChalk]

Why did they move Gordon from third to the outfield anyway?

Our outfielders suck. Plus the "future" is coming up from 3rd

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

w00t

[Oso]

Nice.

[Archie F. Swin]

holy shit

[RockChalk]

Nice break, but how does Aviles not score on that?

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Rally caps

[RockChalk]

Just don't strikeout Escobar

[Archie F. Swin]

just one good hit, just one good hit!

[RockChalk]

If you have MLB network, they've put our game on

[siberian khatru]

Interesting to have Aviles PR and Maier (3 abs all season) PH. But it worked.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Sac fly

Anything

[Archie F. Swin]

come on Al, now is the time!!!

[RockChalk]

Sac fly

Anything

Anything but a K

[wazu]

Nice break, but how does Aviles not score on that?

Seriously! Was wondering the same thing.

[milkman]

Nice break, but how does Aviles not score on that?

He couldn't advance until he was sure that the ball wasn't caught.

[wazu]

He couldn't advance until he was sure that the ball wasn't caught.

Oh, yeah. Makes sense.

[Oso]

:facepalm:

[DeezNutz]

Aviles you fucking pussy.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Not that

[RockChalk]

WTF Aviles

[SPchief]

Why are you sliding Aviles?

[1adam1238]

JFC .....terrible freaking base running.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

stupid

[stonedstooge]

If you have MLB network, they've put our game on

Thanks. Just in time to see Evilas make a solid slide

[Archie F. Swin]

dang Mike, dont try to get to the plate or anything

[Jethopper]

Why did he run?

[milkman]

Why is Aviles coming to the plate on that?

[GoHuge]

SHIT!!

[SPchief]

Come on Getz

[Mr. Laz]

does Aviles have naked pictures of Yost with a goat?

[kcchiefsus]

Fuck you Escobar you piece of shit.

[SPchief]

Why is Aviles coming to the plate on that?

To try and avoid getting 2 outs?

[Jethopper]

that was mike's fault

[alnorth]

He couldn't advance until he was sure that the ball wasn't caught.

If he didn't go immediately, he should have held up. Plenty of time to waltz in if its a hit.

[DeezNutz]

Why is Aviles coming to the plate on that?

Unless he fucked up, it was probably down angle, which means he runs on anything on the ground in the infield past the pitcher.

[Jethopper]

To try and avoid getting 2 outs?

NO, you sit close till you know its through

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

A walk would work

[RockChalk]

He couldn't advance until he was sure that the ball wasn't caught.

I know, but he should've been 4 or 5 steps off of second on that. With the carom off of Sizemore, he had time to make it.

But there were no outs, so I kind of understand.

[alnorth]

To try and avoid getting 2 outs?

I would have given 2 outs for that run.

[Jethopper]

0 outs

[DeezNutz]

w00t

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

A walk would work

Now don't fuck it up

[Archie F. Swin]

please, please, please, please

[siberian khatru]

Win this fucking game NOW.

[Jethopper]

Baseball 101 Mike waits for that to go through.... o well hes just a place holder anyway

[Mr. Arrowhead]

come on melky base hit

[AndChiefs]

1st and 3rd no outs can't get him home for first guy...

now bases loaded one out...let's see which Royals team shows up.

[RockChalk]

For pete's sake Melky, just a fly ball. PLEASE

[Jethopper]

The milk man!

[stonedstooge]

Com'on Melky, at least a fly ball

[milkman]

Set up where a fly ball will work, again.

[AndChiefs]

0-2...the usual.

[Jethopper]

........

[Archie F. Swin]

cardiac Royals

[AndChiefs]

woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SPchief]

damn

[Oso]

MELKY, BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!

[milkman]

The milk man!

Well, hell, I didn't know I had that affect on you.


Yes!

[1adam1238]

yea baby

[DeezNutz]

Baseball 101 Mike waits for that to go through.... o well hes just a place holder anyway

Could have been playing down angle.

Doesn't matter. Fuck, yes.

[RockChalk]

YES. F*CK YES!!!!!!

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

MILKY

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[Archie F. Swin]

hell FUCJKING YEAH!!!!!!!

[Mr. Laz]

melky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Arrowhead]

HELLS YEA

[stonedstooge]

HELL YES

[GoHuge]

FUCK YEAH THAT'S HOW WE DO!!!!

[SPchief]

Melky!!!!!

[Al Bundy]

Royals win!!!!!

[Kyle DeLexus]

Yeah this was a great game to not have on TV. Good win!

[Jethopper]

ATTA BABAY

[Coach]

Hell yes!

[Sure-Oz]

FUCK YOU INDIANS!

[Archie F. Swin]

I'll see you fuckers in Arlington Texas tomorrow!!!!!

[petegz28]

MILK!!!!

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Way to come through, Melky!

[Mr_Tomahawk]

What happened...? I am just reading "hell yes" here...

[KcMizzou]

I'll be damned.

[RockChalk]

Just scared the crap out of my GF with my yelling outburst. That was huge!!!

[Toadkiller]

Fug yes!

[DeezNutz]

Great split after a disappointing game yesterday.

[Demonpenz]

go royals it's your birthday

[siberian khatru]

Way to salvage a split!

[petegz28]

What a fucking win!!!!

[black angus]

Special delivery from the Milkman!!!

[RockChalk]

Yeah this was a great game to not have on TV. Good win!

Oh man, should have checked the link about 10 posts in. I've been watching since the 7th

[siberian khatru]

Beating a former Cardinal is sweet, too.

[|Zach|]

Yay!

[SAUTO]

YES
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[Mr. Laz]

Just scared the crap out of my GF with my yelling outburst. That was huge!!!
ROFL

my cat is looking at me like "WTF, you dick"

he jumped about a foot straight up when i yelled

[teedubya]

Fuck yeah... Nice win.

[Sure-Oz]

Royals Indians update showing the win on espn, then they go on to talk about hafner

[58-4ever]

Oh yeah!! Dare I say that this is a Royals team with some Swag!

[Kyle DeLexus]

Oh man, should have checked the link about 10 posts in. I've been watching since the 7th

I've been watching since the bottom of the 7th, but still point remains that would have been a good game to televise locally.

[Mr. Laz]

Oh yeah!! Dare I say that this is a Royals team with some Swag!cam newton wannabe

:doh!:

[58-4ever]

I've been watching since the bottom of the 7th, but still point remains that would have been a good game to televise locally.

God Bless Extra Innings..... But yeah, would've rather heard the fox sports kc guys.

[58-4ever]

cam newton wannabe

:doh!:

What?!

[58-4ever]

cam newton wannabe

:doh!:

Swag came way before Scam Newton

[Coach]

That throw by Melky really saved a run. Huge day for Melky.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

For pete's sake Melky, just a fly ball. PLEASE

Terrible idea.

[teedubya]

Crow with a 0.00 era. Fuck yeah

[alnorth]

That throw by Melky really saved a run. Huge day for Melky.

Man, after the top of the 9th, I was thinking "jeez, the Royals have been so good on defense tonight, they really deserve to win this game. Oh well, probably not meant to be."

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Crow with a 0.00 era. **** yeah

He has been dominant. I'd really like to see what he could do as a starter.

[KcMizzou]

Whatever else happens... these guys clearly are playing their asses off. No quit. Gotta love that.

[58-4ever]

Whatever else happens... these guys clearly are playing their asses off. No quit. Gotta love that.

No doubt. From Getz to the resurgence of Alex, what a fun team to watch.... Gutty effort

[Rams Fan]

Nice win, Royals.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

I am regretting getting rid of my Alex Gordon shirt.

[Coach]

Man, after the top of the 9th, I was thinking "jeez, the Royals have been so good on defense tonight, they really deserve to win this game. Oh well, probably not meant to be."

Well, like KCMizzou said, "Whatever else happens... these guys clearly are playing their asses off. No quit. Gotta love that."

Yeah, this team is a lot of fun to watch, and they don't give up. Would have been nice to get a 3-1 series from Cleveland, but I'll settle for 2-2.

[KCrockaholic]

Melky has been a pleasant addition to this team...

The attributes that stand out about this team consist of 1. Speed. 2. Arm strength 3. Chemistry.

Although they don't always put it all together, they will usually make things happen when it counts.

[WilliamTheIrish]

cold weather baseball isn't so cold when you win. I lost grip on my scorecard on that hit. Never did find it. Wanted to get LColeman to autograph it.
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[KcMizzou]

I am regretting getting rid of my Alex Gordon shirt.I think we've all been rooting for that guy to succeed for a long time. It's nice to see signs that maybe... just maybe... he's starting to figure it out.

[Reaper16]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

[cabletech94]

I am regretting getting rid of my Alex Gordon shirt.

dude, :doh!:.

i'm sure you can buy another (just don't fuggin' jinx it man)!

[teedubya]

Melky has been a pleasant addition to this team...

The attributes that stand out about this team consist of 1. Speed. 2. Arm strength 3. Chemistry.

Although they don't always put it all together, they will usually make things happen when it counts.

4. Defense

[KCrockaholic]

4. Defense

Well yes.

Both the speed and arm strength are a huge part of this teams defensive success.

[alnorth]

Escobar aside, KC's outfield defense has been very impressive. Who predicted that?

[Three7s]

The defense won us this game, no question.

Awesome win!

[Pitt Gorilla]

**** you Escobar you piece of shit.What?

[BigOlChiefsfan]

Stopped by to tip my hat. Good job, boys.

[Deberg_1990]

I think we've all been rooting for that guy to succeed for a long time. It's nice to see signs that maybe... just maybe... he's starting to figure it out.

Now if only Kila Crap U could figure it out...

[KcMizzou]

Now if only Kila Crap U could figure it out...Well, I'm not ready to write him off yet either. It's quite an adjustment, coming to the Bigs.

[SAUTO]

Escobar aside, KC's outfield defense has been very impressive. Who predicted that?

Escobar aside?
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[alnorth]

Now if only Kila Crap U could figure it out...

Unfortunately, he's out of time.

When Gordon was stinking up the joint, our minor leagues were barren. Now we've got Hosmer raising his hand saying "ummm... guys? I'm ready to roll."

[alnorth]

Escobar aside?
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Escobar being good on defense is not a surprise. (though perhaps not this good) Anyone in our outfield being excellent, is.

[mnchiefsguy]

Great comeback win for the Royals. I find myself getting excited despite myself. I know this team has a ways to go, but I am thoroughly enjoying the ride while it lasts.

[Saul Good]

Escobar being good on defense is not a surprise. (though perhaps not this good) Anyone in our outfield being excellent, is.

A week ago, I was willing to entertain the possibility that Freddie Patek may be the best defensive SS in team history. I can say without reservation that Escobar is already the best we have ever had. 19 games is enough to say that he is heads and shoulders above anyone, and he deserves to win the Gold Glove this year.

[Sure-Oz]

Hope Kila improves and can be traded for something....Hos is just ripping triple A Just over 200 ab's above A ball

[milkman]

Didn't Kila have a couple of hits last night?

Or was it the game before that?

[alnorth]

Didn't Kila have a couple of hits last night?

Or was it the game before that?

There's still time for him to make his line look impressive, but he'd have to start getting really hot for a while.

[milkman]

A week ago, I was willing to entertain the possibility that Freddie Patek may be the best defensive SS in team history. I can say without reservation that Escobar is already the best we have ever had. 19 games is enough to say that he is heads and shoulders above anyone, and he deserves to win the Gold Glove this year.

Patek was a technician.

Escobar has better range and is more athletic, with the ability to make spectacular plays.

[milkman]

There's still time for him to make his line look impressive, but he'd have to start getting really hot for a while.

What I'm getting at is that he may be staring to come around, where he isn't the liability that he has been.