Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox Game Thread (5/12)

[alnorth]

<table border=3 cellpadding = 4>
<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> KC (12-20) </td> <td> 3 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 12 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> CWS (16-18) </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> 3 </td><td> 1 </td></tr>
</table>

The game's start was delayed 56 minutes due to rain.

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

Win, (3-3) Luke Hochevar 7IP 0R 0ER 1BB 5K
Greg Holland 1IP 0R 0ER 1BB 3K
Aaron Crow 1IP 0R 0ER 2BB 2K

VS.

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

Loss, (3-2) Chris Sale 5IP 3R 3ER 2BB 3K
Nate Jones 2⅓IP 0R 0ER 0BB 4K
Will Ohman ⅓IP 1R 1ER 0BB 0K
Zach Stewart 1⅓IP 1R 1ER 0BB 0K

Home Runs

none

Minor Leagues Today

AA: Christian Colon 1/3, 1BB
AA: Wil Myers 0/4, 2K
AA: Noel Arguelles, (SP) 5IP 1R 1ER 4BB 0K
Adv. A: Cheslor Cuthbert 1/5
Adv. A: Brian Fletcher 2/4
Adv. A: Brett Eibner 0/3, 1K
Adv. A: Yordano Ventura, (SP) 7IP 1R 0ER 2BB 6K

Starting Lineups

KC

1. Jarrod Dyson, CF
2. Johnny Giavotella, 2B
2. Chris Getz, 2B
3. Alex Gordon, LF
4. Billy Butler, DH
5. Jeff Francoeur, RF
6. Eric Hosmer, 1B
7. Irving Falu, 3B
8. Alcides Escobar, SS
9. Humberto Quintero, C

CWS

1. Alejandro De Aza, CF
2. Gordon Beckham, 2B
3. Adam Dunn, DH
4. Paul Konerko, 1B
5. A.J. Pierzynski, C
6. Alex Rios, RF
7. Alexei Ramirez, SS
8. Dayan Viciedo, LF
9. Brent Morel, 3B

[chefsos]

IN BEFORE MELTDOWN

[alnorth]

This could be a good day. If Hoch gets blown up, it might, perhaps, be the end.

[Three7s]

This could be a good day. If Hoch gets blown up, it might, perhaps, be the end.
Ned Yost: No no, it's not the end. It'll NEVER be the end!

[alnorth]

Minor Leagues over the Last week

AAA

Mike Montgomery (2 starts) (0-0) 11.2 IP 9R 5ER 7BB 7K 3HR

AA

Christian Colon (6 games) 10/24, 1BB, 4K, 2 2B
Wil Myers (6 games) 7/19, 6BB, 5K, 4HR
Jake Odorizzi (2 starts) (2-0) 14.1 IP 3R 3ER 2BB 18K 1HR
Chris Dwyer (1 start) (1-0) 6.2IP 0R 0ER 2BB 5K
Noel Arguelles (1 start) (1-0) 6.1 IP 3R 3ER 2BB 2K

Adv. A

Cheslor Cuthbert (6 games) 5/21, 4BB, 6K, 1HR
Brett Eibner (6 games) 4/19, 2BB, 10K, 2 2B, 2HR
Jason Adam (1 start) (0-1) 5.1 IP 1R 1ER 3BB 3K 1HR
Yordano Ventura (1 start) (0-1) 6IP 2R 2ER 0BB 6K 1HR

[alnorth]

Keep in mind, our Adv A league is pitcher-friendly, and our AA league is hitter-friendly. That makes Odorizzi even more impressive.

[chiefs2012]

HOCH WILL TAKE US TO THE PROMISE LAND

[Captain Obvious]

Is this on WGN?

[Three7s]

Is this on WGN?
Like I'd listen to those idiots.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Fuck Hawk


That is all

[Ceej]

I was DJ's biggest critic.

He had some sort of positive mojo.

Did the MLB put a hit out on him because the Royals were actually playing well when he started the game threads?!

[Captain Obvious]

Like I'd listen to those idiots.

Only chance I'll get to watch the game.

[stonedstooge]

Is this on WGN?

It's much more fun to watch games on the Royals network. If they have a bad game like last night, you get to simultaneously get tortured by Rex Hudler for 9 innings

[alnorth]

Giavotella is at 2B and batting 2nd

[Kidd Lex]

Id like to see us call Monty up too. I know hes struggled, but I saw him pitch a few times and he has electrifying stuff. Could be an AC issue where he just plays down to the competition.

[BWillie]

Id like to see us call Monty up too. I know hes struggled, but I saw him pitch a few times and he has electrifying stuff. Could be an AC issue where he just plays down to the competition.

So many pitchers have stuff, and suck as a SP. Look at all of the bullpens in the MLB and you'll see them. I don't think Monte is near ready, he just hasn't progressed very well, or at all at AAA.

[KcMizzou]

Hochevar goes 7 innings, allows 2 runs.

[BWillie]

Hochevar goes 7 innings, allows 2 runs.

I hope Hoch gives up 10 and the royals win the game 11-10 so we can kick him off the team.

[stonedstooge]

Rain delay dammit. 6:40

[chiefs2012]

mother fucking rain fuck you

[Archie F. Swin]

why delay the inevitable?

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Is this on WGN?

yes

[KcMizzou]

Now they're saying they'll be back at 7 for an update on the weather situation.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!

FYP

[Canofbier]

FYP

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UsfNXj9s-iY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Archie F. Swin]

its just some fading showers
http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=LOT&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

[alnorth]

first pitch is expected at 7:05

[Archie F. Swin]

the sox have some love for Sale

[alnorth]

Good throw woulda got Dyson there

[chiefs2012]

6 straight balls

[chiefs2012]

7 straight balls

[chiefs2012]

well lets not fuck this gift up

[KcMizzou]

"K-I-L-N The klin?" LMAO

[stonedstooge]

An opening early. Need to score some here

[alnorth]

Top 1st

Dyson walks
Giavotella walks, Dyson to second
Gordon singles to right, Giavotella to second, Dyson to third
Butler singles to right, Gordon to second, Giavotella to third, Dyson scores
Francoeur reaches on an unassisted fielder's choice to second, Butler out at second, Gordon to third, Giavotella scores. Gordon scores on an Error by 2B
Hosmer hits an infield single to pitcher, Francoeur to second
Falu singles to right, Hosmer to second, Francoeur to third
Escobar flies out to left
Quintero flies out to left

3 runs, 4 hits, 1 error

Bottom 1st

De Aza strikes out (swinging)
Beckham grounds out to third
Dunn pops out to second

0 runs, 0 hits

[ArrowheadHawk]

What a world we live in. I can pickup SportingKC with my antennae tonight but I can't watch the royals game.

[chiefs2012]

9/10 pitches for balls

[SPATCH]

What a world we live in. I can pickup SportingKC with my antennae tonight but I can't watch the royals game.

#SKC #SKC #SKC

gonna switch over when they get started

[SPATCH]

We need to find a solution at lead-off

[stonedstooge]

Gordon breaks another. He has a set of the strongest wrists I've seen in awhile on the Royals

[Shogun]

eddie rodriguez needs to gtfo, dyson easy score there

[stonedstooge]

WHAT THE FUCK YOU DOING EDDIE?????

[Archie F. Swin]

redemption time

[gblowfish]

Why would Eddie hold the fastest guy on the team???? WTF???

[chiefs2012]

we can't score a run? christ just fire the 3rd base coach already

[Demonpenz]

whats the point if Dyson can't score. That is only deal is speed.

[gblowfish]

If we don't score a run in this inning Eddie needs to be released.

[petegz28]

Why do you hold Dyson there????

[stonedstooge]

Eddie must have a low over/under line tonight

[chiefs2012]

WE HELD ANOTHER GOD DAMN RUNNER

edit: nvm

[Shogun]

ONLY 1 SCORES?????????????????????????

[petegz28]

Again WTF do you hold GIO?

[gblowfish]

Gio held at third??? WTF???!!!!!! IS EDDIE WORKING FOR THE CHISOX????

[Canofbier]

The fuck? How does Gio not score?

[Captain Obvious]

This third base coach has to go.

[milkman]

How the hell do the Royals only score one run on that hit by Butler?

[Demonpenz]

terrible baserunning

[Archie F. Swin]

Jesus effing christmas!!`

[Al Bundy]

Gio slipped going back to 2nd base. Rodriguez was right to hold him.

[gblowfish]

Our baserunning -including running ourselves OUT of innings- has been abysmal this year.

[stonedstooge]

Go Johnny Go Go was sitting on second base when the ball hit the ground

[Toadkiller]

Third base coach has made a few fuckups this entire season, need to replace that fool.

[Demonpenz]

that should have cleared the bases.

[Archie F. Swin]

I thought for sure that was three

[KcMizzou]

lol... a little luck never hurts

[chiefs2012]

well francouer choked ass but so did the sox

[Shogun]

woo finally some runs to give hoch some padding

[Al Bundy]

frenchy's sorry ass got lucky.

[Demonpenz]

thank you becks

[stonedstooge]

White Sux help us out

[milkman]

Got lucky.

[Captain Obvious]

Gift.

[chiefs2012]

mr. 100 is up

[Demonpenz]

RBI will be given because you can't assume the double play /alnorth

[gblowfish]

It would be nice to see Hoz do something productive tonight.

[Canofbier]

Frenchy is lucky as hell. Free runs never hurt, though.

[stonedstooge]

Jesus Hos

[chiefs2012]

god hosmer is bad

[KcMizzou]

Hey... that's a hit!

[gblowfish]

"Well, you hit the SHIT outta that one, eh?"

[stonedstooge]

Hudler thinks the slump is over with that one

[Demonpenz]

Hosmers swing and stride is way to long. Cut that stride down by about 100 percent

[milkman]

Thta little swinging bunt might just be the slump buster for Hosmer.

[alnorth]

All 3 runs are now earned

[Canofbier]

Wow, what a lazy-ass pitcher.

[gblowfish]

Hud is an idiot.

[stonedstooge]

3 probably won't catch it. Let's score a few more

[chiefs2012]

LMAO it's KC's day...

[Shogun]

good inning

[gblowfish]

"There's nothing wrong with those doinkers." WTF????

[CHENZ A!]

SHUT THE FUCK UP HUD

[stonedstooge]

Bye Hud. On to WGN

[gblowfish]

We're going to bat around and only get three runs. That's Royals baseball. You know Hoch is worried about his dinner reservations. He made them for 8pm, he thought he'd be out of the game by 6:30...but with the rainout and all, he's going to have to hustle to make it on time.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Get up, stretch, stretch

[KcMizzou]

Ugh... he gave it a ride.

[chiefs2012]

well several feet from being 7-0

[stonedstooge]

Still can't get two big hits in one inning

[gblowfish]

Warning track fucking power. I hate warning track power. Bat around and only get three runs. That sucks out loud.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Warning track power

[Al Bundy]

Bases loaded twice and these fucksticks can only score 3 runs.

[gblowfish]

You think George will talk at the All Star Game about shitting his pants in Vegas?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Sucks that Stony was neutered after getting canned by the Cubbos.

[gblowfish]

Hoch should throw one at this guys head.

[alnorth]

Well, too bad. Was hoping to score 5 or 6, so we could simultaneously see Hoch get his ass kicked, yet still win the game.

[gblowfish]

The only thing Hud knows about a fastball is that he could never hit one.

[CHENZ A!]

I'm going to watch the soccer game. I hate to be Debbie Downer, but I bet we are losing, due to Hochevar being a fucking asshole by the time I check back.

[gblowfish]

Hoch usually doesn't implode until the third or fourth.

[chiefs2012]

hoch with the perfect game in tact

[stonedstooge]

Good inning Luke

[Bowser]

I'm going to watch the soccer game. I hate to be Debbie Downer, but I bet we are losing, due to Hochevar being a fucking asshole by the time I check back.

We're actually not at the moment, but don't be suprised if we end up losing by five+.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Luke Cassel

[PunkinDrublic]

I love it when the White Sox are losing and Hawk gets quiet. That guy is such a homer piece of shit that needs to die.

[alnorth]

Top 2nd

Dyson grounds out to pitcher
Giavotella grounds out to third
Gordon strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 2nd

Konerko grounds out to third
Pierzynski walks
Rios singles to center, Pierzynski to second
Ramirez grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, Rios out at second

0 runs, 1 hit

[alnorth]

Low minors are done, Ventura had a good day.

[chiefs2012]

ok back to fsn these announcers are unbearable

[Bowser]

I love it when the White Sox are losing and Hawk gets quiet. That guy is such a homer piece of shit that needs to die.

Yes. He is unlistenable if you're not a White Sox fan.

[PunkinDrublic]

Hawk whining like a bitch about the strike zone.

[gblowfish]

Hud is a Pud.

[Al Bundy]

Hopefully the Royals don't pay for not obliterating the Sox in the first inning.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

They know they'll be shitcanned if they say something negative. Stone knows that well. Hell the Cards announcers are homer city as well.

[KcMizzou]

What's the word on Moose's hammy? He expected to be out long?

[stonedstooge]

They know they'll be shitcanned if they say something negative. Stone knows that well. Hell the Cards announcers are homer city as well.

re: Frank White. Got blamed for being negative even though he really wasn't

[chiefs2012]

and the shit show starts

[chiefs2012]

THROW A STRIKE LUKE

[stonedstooge]

Luke's going to get murdered if he doesn't quit groovin his pitches

[gblowfish]

"Moose Hammy" sounds like some kind of jerky you'd buy at Cabella's.

[gblowfish]

Heh, they cut Hud off mid sentence....

[stonedstooge]

w00t. Pitched out of it

[alnorth]

Top 3rd

Butler grounds out to shortstop
Francoeur flies out to right
Hosmer flies out to left

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 3rd

Viciedo grounds out to pitcher
Morel singles to right
De Aza flies out to center
Morel steals second
Beckham flies out to right

0 runs, 1 hit

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Got away with a couple hanging sliders.

[gblowfish]

Hey, here's a quiz. Who's more annoying? The Sonic Assholes, or Hud?

[alnorth]

I don't know what he did to anger them, but the Baseball Gods are still punishing Hosmer

[PunkinDrublic]

Jesus can they keep from getting 3 outs long enough for me to take a ****ing piss.

[KcMizzou]

"Moose Hammy" sounds like some kind of jerky you'd buy at Cabella's.But seriously... is this just a day off? Or is he gonna be out a while?

[KcMizzou]

Jesus can they keep from getting 3 outs long enough for me to take a ****ing piss.You should have pissed three times in the first inning.

[Canofbier]

Hud: ...almost got away from Quintero.

[gblowfish]

It's cold and wet in Chicago tonight, think they're just being careful with Moose.
And, we really miss Sal Perez' defense. Humbert can't throw worth spit.

[alnorth]

Top 4th

Falu bunt grounds out to pitcher
Escobar doubles to center
Quintero strikes out (swinging)
Dyson hits an infield single to shortstop, Escobar to third
Giavotella flies out to left

0 runs, 2 hits

Bottom 4th

Dunn lines out to third
Konerko singles to center
Pierzynski strikes out (swinging)
Rios grounds out to third

0 runs, 1 hit

[PunkinDrublic]

Yeah good strategy. Let's bunt on a guy who's pitch count is high and try and make it easier on him.

[Shogun]

Esky is turning into a nice little hitter

[stonedstooge]

Esky is turning into a nice little hitter

Been a lot more consistent this year, that's for sure. Hope he keeps it up

[gblowfish]

Humberto is putrido.

[gblowfish]

Jesus, how bout a base hit to score a run? Is that too much to ask???

[stonedstooge]

Dyson does his finest

[gblowfish]

I guess I should have been more emphatic:
base hit....THAT WOULD SCORE A RUN....

[gblowfish]

You think Gio has a gun in his travel bag? He looks like he might be a good fellah...

[gblowfish]

Chisox Chick fans never have protection.

[stonedstooge]

Hoch with a good inning

[chiefs2012]

looks to me like alex kind of half asses his swing

[PunkinDrublic]

Come on Hosmer at least try and work the count.

[KcMizzou]

Hoch had better keep it up. Our bats look lifeless again.

[alnorth]

Top 5th

Gordon strikes out (swinging)
Butler singles to right
Francoeur grounds out to third, Butler to second
Hosmer grounds out to pitcher

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 5th

Ramirez flies out to center
Viciedo strikes out (swinging)
Morel strikes out (looking)

0 runs, 0 hits

[PunkinDrublic]

He gawn. Fuck you Quintero.

[stonedstooge]

Hoch finally looked loose that inning

[Captain Obvious]

He gone....

[alnorth]

Top 6th

Nate Jones relieves Sale

Falu strikes out (swinging) 2-3
Escobar strikes out (swinging)
Quintero singles to right
Dyson grounds into a 4-6 fielder's choice, Quintero out at second

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 6th

De Aza fouls out to shortstop
Beckham grounds out to pitcher
Dunn strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

[PunkinDrublic]

Down goes Quintero.

[PunkinDrublic]

He Gawn.

[stonedstooge]

Hoch getting them out even without his best stuff

[AndChiefs]

They gonna call this thing because of rain?

[KcMizzou]

Eh, it's raining. Let's call it a game, umps.

[alnorth]

Top 7th

Giavotella grounds out to shortstop
Gordon strikes out (swinging)
Butler strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 7th

Chris Getz replaces Giavotella at 2B

Konerko grounds out to third
Pierzynski grounds out to second
Rios pops out to shortstop

0 runs, 0 hits

[chiefs2012]

CALL THE GAME. SOMEBODYS GONNA GET HURT

[chiefs2012]

gordon is awful

[Canofbier]

Christ, Physioc sounded so disappointed that it was foul.

[stonedstooge]

Shutout for Luke through 7. Damn glad he got back to pitching

[alnorth]

Top 8th

Francoeur grounds out to shortstop

Will Ohman relieves Jones

Hosmer grounds out to second
Falu singles to left
Falu to second on a Balk

Zach Stewart relieves Ohman, with a 1-1 count on Escobar

Escobar doubles to left, Falu scores
Quintero singles to right, Escobar scores
Dyson hits an infield single to shortstop, Quintero to second
Getz flies out to center

2 runs, 4 hits

Bottom 8th

Greg Holland relieves Hochevar

Ramirez strikes out (looking)
Viciedo strikes out (looking)
Morel walks
De Aza strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

[KcMizzou]

Hochevar goes 7 innings, allows 2 runs.

This was supposed to be a joke. Good work, Hoch.

[stonedstooge]

Damn that swing of Hosmer's in slow motion looks horrid

[BigMeatballDave]

Shouldn't Hoch be flipping out right about now?

[Canofbier]

"Let me finish my story."

:facepalm:

[stonedstooge]

Alcides comes through with an RBI on a 2 for 4 night (2 doubles)

[Canofbier]

Yay Esky

[KcMizzou]

Hell yeah... 5-0

[Captain Obvious]

If I took a shot every time they have said 'duck snort' I would be dead by now.

[Shogun]

good run dyson

[Shogun]

GETZ POPPING UP FOR MORE POWER

[PunkinDrublic]

Dyson is our Willie Mays Hays.

[chiefs2012]

CUT HOCH

[KcMizzou]

Duffy tomorrow. Let's win the series.

[ChiTown]

Royals fan just grabbed his GF's boob on TV. ROFL

[KcMizzou]

Royals fan just grabbed his GF's boob on TV. ROFLIt's OUR TIME.

[SPATCH]

coppin' a feel like a boss

[ChiTown]

Holland looking like he did last Season. Good to see

[ChiTown]

Holland looking like he did last Season. Good to see

Just as I say this, he throws a 4 pitch walk.

[KcMizzou]

Just as I say this, he throws a 4 pitch walk.and then the 3rd K

[alnorth]

Top 9th

Gordon grounds out to shortstop
Butler grounds out to second
Francoeur grounds out to second

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 9th

Aaron Crow relieves Holland

Beckham walks
Dunn strikes out (swinging)
Konerko strikes out (swinging)
Pierzynski walks, Beckham to second
Rios flies out to center

0 runs, 0 hits

Royals win, 5-0

[KcMizzou]

C'mon Crow

[ChiTown]

and then the 3rd K

We really need this kid to be consistent. I hope the trip to the DL was the medicine he needed to get his game straightened out.

[tk13]

Crow's fastball is really moving a ton up there. Just need to actually get it over the plate.

[stonedstooge]

There's one

[KcMizzou]

There ya go

[keg in kc]

So I guess it was good Hochevar tonight?

[stonedstooge]

2

[KcMizzou]

K

[ChiTown]

Sit down

[gblowfish]

Hey, I fell asleep in my chair. What happened???

[KcMizzou]

So I guess it was good Hochevar tonight?7 innings 3 hits no runs

[stonedstooge]

7 innings 3 hits no runs

And only 1 walk

[keg in kc]

7 innings 3 hits no runsThat has to be a typo. No royals starter ever pitches past 5.3.

[KcMizzou]

:clap:

[stonedstooge]

w00t. White Sux give us one and we take it. Good pitching from Hoch

[ChiTown]

And that's the game. Nice all-around outing from the Royals

[PunkinDrublic]

Ball game bitches.

[gblowfish]

I hate the greasy Chisox. Nice win, hope Hoch straightens out his year now.

[keg in kc]

What's that since the losing streak, 9-6?

[KcMizzou]

Duffy tomorrow. Let's win another series.

[BigMeatballDave]

What's that since the losing streak, 9-6?

Yep

[HemiEd]

That was cool, loved it when Ken Harrelson said 3 runs would not be enough for the Royals after the first. ROFL ROFL Fuck you White Sox!

[CHENZ A!]

Glad I was wrong about big ears tonight, but he still sucks dick.

[alnorth]

Glad I was wrong about big ears tonight, but he still sucks dick.

He lowered his ERA all the way down to a sparkling 7.20

[The Dawg]

You think Gio has a gun in his travel bag? He looks like he might be a good fellah...

I'm thinkin the same thing. LMAO

[The Dawg]

Just a couple of random thoughs;

1. I can't believe Hochaver has 3 wins... I wasn't able to watch the game tonight, but his line looked solid. Maybe he can get his season turned around and get that ERA down some. It's odd to see a pitcher who is 3-3 with an 7.20 ERA.

2. I like Falu. Does anybody see him as like a long term utility man? Or maybe even someday winning the 2nd base job?

3. This Division is just awful. If the Royals hadn't gone on that impressive losing streak to start the season they'd probably be at the top of this crap heap right now. As we sit here 8 games under .500, does anyone believe we can make a serious push and be competitive for a division title this year?

[Priest31kc]

Just a couple of random thoughs;

1. I can't believe Hochaver has 3 wins... I wasn't able to watch the game tonight, but his line looked solid. Maybe he can get his season turned around and get that ERA down some. It's odd to see a pitcher who is 3-3 with an 7.20 ERA.

2. I like Falu. Does anybody see him as like a long term utility man? Or maybe even someday winning the 2nd base job?

3. This Division is just awful. If the Royals hadn't gone on that impressive losing streak to start the season they'd probably be at the top of this crap heap right now. As we sit here 8 games under .500, does anyone believe we can make a serious push and be competitive for a division title this year?

If we can just get hot and go on a damn winning streak for once, we can get back to the top of the division.

We need Hosmer to start hitting of course, and once Perez & Cain get back, I think we can go on a run even w/our starting pitching...

Detroit struggling is obviously helping us stay in it right now, they'll eventually get it going.

[Shogun]

Just a couple of random thoughs;

1. I can't believe Hochaver has 3 wins... I wasn't able to watch the game tonight, but his line looked solid. Maybe he can get his season turned around and get that ERA down some. It's odd to see a pitcher who is 3-3 with an 7.20 ERA.

2. I like Falu. Does anybody see him as like a long term utility man? Or maybe even someday winning the 2nd base job?

3. This Division is just awful. If the Royals hadn't gone on that impressive losing streak to start the season they'd probably be at the top of this crap heap right now. As we sit here 8 games under .500, does anyone believe we can make a serious push and be competitive for a division title this year?

Falu is a great utility man. He's basically Wilson Betemit to me. Decent enough Glove, and an average to above average hitter in our division. Nothing more imo, i do like him though.

[Shogun]

speaking of.... Dutton just tweeted

@Royals_Report

#Royals have Irving Falu in the lineup again at 3B; Mike Moustakas gets another day to rest left hamstring.

[Three7s]

speaking of.... Dutton just tweeted

@Royals_Report

#Royals have Irving Falu in the lineup again at 3B; Mike Moustakas gets another day to rest left hamstring.
Irving "the machine" Falu baby!

[Ceej]

Sort of off topic..

But, can anyone find me a link or embed the video of the fan (Diamondbacks, I believe) snagging the ball after it bounced over the fence in during a ground rule double in last night's game?

His reaction cracks me up.

[chefsos]

Sort of off topic..

But, can anyone find me a link or embed the video of the fan (Diamondbacks, I believe) snagging the ball after it bounced over the fence in during a ground rule double in last night's game?

His reaction cracks me up.It was Thunder Dan Majerle. I can't embed it, I guess.

http://mlb.mlb.com/cutfour/article.jsp?content_id=31102062&c_id=ari

[Ceej]

It was Thunder Dan Majerle. I can't embed it, I guess.

http://mlb.mlb.com/cutfour/article.jsp?content_id=31102062&c_id=ari

Awesome!

Thank you!