St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals Game Thread (6/23)

[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> STL (37-35) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td>3 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 16 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC (31-38) </td> <td> 0 </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> 2 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
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http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/images/logos/80x80/stl.png

Win, (6-7) Adam Wainwright 7IP 2R 2ER 1BB 4K
Mitchell Boggs 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Jason Motte 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 1K

VS.

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

Loss, (2-4) Luis Mendoza 4⅓IP 4R 4ER 2BB 2K
Kelvin Herrera ⅔IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Francisley Bueno 1IP 1R 1ER 0BB 0K
Greg Holland ⅓IP 2R 2ER 0BB 1K 1HR
Jose Mijares 1⅔IP 0R 0ER 1BB 1K
Aaron Crow 1IP 1R 1ER 0BB 1K

Home Runs

STL

Allen Craig, (9) - Top 7th 2-run homer to left

KC

none

AL/NL Central

Final: CLE 1, HOU 8
Final: DET 1, PIT 4
Final: MIN 0, CIN 6
Final: MIL 6, CWS 8
Final: CHC 5, ARI 10

Starting Lineups

STL

1. Rafael Furcal, SS
2. Jon Jay, CF
3. Matt Holliday, DH
4. Carlos Beltran, RF
5. Allen Craig, 1B
6. David Freese, 3B
7. Matt Carpenter, LF
8. Tony Cruz, C
9. Daniel Descalso, 2B

KC

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

[BigRedChief]

first

[Molitoth]

second

[Canofbier]

Sweet, we get an alnorth game thread today. Whether or not the game is pretty, at least the thread will be.

[Three7s]

Another sinker ball pitcher in Mendoza. Let's hope it doesn't float like Mazarro's did.

[alnorth]

Lineups are out, Quintero is catching today.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Lineups are out, Quintero is catching today.

How is this guy still in the majors, let alone starting?

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Why the hell do they need three catchers, two of which are terrible!??! Bring up Myers, for crying out loud.

[stonedstooge]

Ned loves him some Quintero. JFC. Did Perez throw his arm out yesterday?

[Bowser]

Ned loves him some Quintero. JFC. Did Perez throw his arm out yesterday?

Ned was pretty adamant about playing Perez only "three or four times a week". The upside? He's hitting like .220, which means he'll probably get a hit today, by the law of averages.

[tk13]

This game is supposed to be on MLB Network if you live outside KC.

[Raiderhater]

Why the hell do they need three catchers, two of which are terrible!??! Bring up Myers, for crying out loud.


I like Pena. Keep him and lose Quintero.

[Mr. Laz]

Sweet, we get an alnorth game thread today. Whether or not the game is pretty, at least the thread will be.
can't be worse mojo than SP's

[Rukdafaidas]

We're here in KC today, but we've got things to do until around 2 this afternoon. Do any of you know if you can still get into the game free after the fifth inning?

[Old Dog]

To hell with it, I'm buying us a win. I just put a small bet ($25) on the St. Louis money line (-120)

[Bowser]

Going to be delayed? The thunder is shaking my house right now.

[Archie F. Swin]

Pena's not terrible, he's just not Sal Perez

[alnorth]

Top 1st

Furcal grounds out to shortstop
Jay strikes out (swinging)
Holliday flies out to left

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 1st

Gordon bunts an infield single to pitcher
Betancourt pops out to shortstop
Butler grounds into a 4-3 double play, Gordon out at second

0 runs, 1 hit

[Archie F. Swin]

Going to be delayed? The thunder is shaking my house right now.
storms should stay north of Kauffman

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=EAX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

[alnorth]

Going to be delayed? The thunder is shaking my house right now.

On the radar, it looks like its just barely going to miss the stadium.

[stonedstooge]

Sit down JayTurd

[stonedstooge]

Royals still in it after a half inning

[Bowser]

Royals still in it after a half inning

Progress!

[Archie F. Swin]

Didn't watch yesterday...Was Vin hanging his pitches?

[Bowser]

storms should stay north of Kauffman

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=EAX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

On the radar, it looks like its just barely going to miss the stadium.

I'm up by Worlds of Fun. Sounded like the end of the world for a bit.

[KCUnited]

Great camera work.

[stonedstooge]

I'm up by Worlds of Fun. Sounded like the end of the world for a bit.

Here Comes the Sun--Weston way

[alnorth]

Top 2nd

Beltran grounds out to first 3-1
Craig grounds out to third
Freese singles to center
Carpenter grounds out to first

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 2nd

Hosmer grounds out to first
Francoeur grounds out to shortstop
Moustakas strikes out (looking)

0 runs, 0 hits

[milkman]

DirectTV question.

What the hell happened to MLB Network?

[alnorth]

There goes Mendoza's perfect game

[stonedstooge]

Nice play Yuni

[alnorth]

Top 3rd

Cruz flies out to center
Descalso grounds out to first
Furcal walks
Jay singles to center, Furcal to second
Holliday singles to center, Jay to second, Furcal scores
Beltran flies out to right

1 run, 2 hits

Bottom 3rd

Escobar grounds out to second
Dyson flies out to right
Quintero strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

[Canofbier]

Thought that third strike looked a little high. Went to look at where the pitches were on my At Bat app, and of course it's not showing any of the pitches. Worthless piece of crap.

[stonedstooge]

Dyson breaks in and almost fucks it up

[cabletech94]

welcome back al. while i like these other game thread starters, i've missed you, bro!

[Canofbier]

Mendoza on FIRE with two outs.

[GloryDayz]

Why not bring that home?

[BigMeatballDave]

Where the fuck is Perez?

[Canofbier]

Where the **** is Perez?

He has a day off today. :shrug:

[KCUnited]

Where the **** is Perez?

He's only catching 3-4 times a week until the break.

[stonedstooge]

Where the **** is Perez?

Ned trying to cool his bat down

[alnorth]

Jeez Dyson, your auto-tuned-all-to-hell walkup song sucks.

[petegz28]

that was a hit

[tk13]

It's a day game after a night game and Perez is a catcher coming off a knee injury. I have to say I really don't think it's that crazy to sit him. If he played today he'd probably get tomorrow off anyway.

[stonedstooge]

Royals get robbed

[Canofbier]

Oh well.

[alnorth]

Top 4th

Craig strikes out (swinging)
Freese walks
Carpenter grounds into a 3-6 double play, Freese tagged out at second

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 4th

Gordon walks
Betancourt flies out to left
Butler flies out to center
Hosmer grounds out to second

0 runs, 0 hits

[Marcellus]

Beltran sold that.

[alnorth]

Just as well, Gordon gets to lead off now.

Also, according to the radio, the trainers only wanted Perez to play 3 times a week till the break, and Ned convinced them to let him go 4 games/week.

[BigMeatballDave]

DirectTV question.

What the hell happened to MLB Network?

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[BigMeatballDave]

It's a day game after a night game and Perez is a catcher coming off a knee injury. I have to say I really don't think it's that crazy to sit him. If he played today he'd probably get tomorrow off anyway.

That makes sense.

[GloryDayz]

Are there really many people left who actually enjoy the "errors" (human element) of the game? I know for a long time it wasn't easily solvable, but now that that excuse is all but put to rest, who's left who likes the human error part of the game?

[Archie F. Swin]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0cdbrqqfb1rqfhi2o1_500.gifJeez Dyson, your auto-tuned-all-to-hell walkup song sucks.

[alnorth]

Mendoza's not going 7 today, throwing too many pitches

[KCUnited]

70 pitches.

[KCUnited]

71 through 4.

[stonedstooge]

Double play shuts up Hudler and his fucking ramblings

[alnorth]

I'd be fine with trying to steal 2nd here

[stonedstooge]

JFC. Hosmer swings at every pitch

[Canofbier]

Man, I thought Hosmer was over this whole trying to pull outside pitches thing. Produces a soft dribbler to second base 90% of the time.

[BWillie]

JFC. Hosmer swings at every pitch

Yet doesnt strike out much

[alnorth]

Top 5th

Cruz grounds out to shortstop
Descalso singles to center
Furcal singles to center, Descalso to third
Jay singles to right, Furcal to second, Descalso scores
Holliday singles to left deflected off third, Jay to third, Furcal scores

Kelvin Herrera relieves Mendoza

Beltran singles to right, Holliday to second, Jay scores
Craig flies out to left
Freese grounds into a 6-4 fielder's choice, Beltran out at second

3 runs, 5 hits

Bottom 5th

Francoeur grounds out (tag) to pitcher unassisted
Moustakas grounds out to shortstop
Escobar singles to left
Dyson strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 1 hit

[Canofbier]

Yuni demonstrating his enormous range again.

[ChiTown]

I am soooooo phucking glad I have tickets for this entire series.

[BigMeatballDave]

Gay

[petegz28]

maybe we should try that scoring thing? Seems to work for St. Louis

[alnorth]

We could be watching Wainwright's 2nd shutout of the season right here. (jinx)

[stonedstooge]

Escobar still wants to play

[kcpasco]

maybe we should try that scoring thing? Seems to work for St. Louis

Waino pitching well can shut down any lineup

His curve has some bite today

[alnorth]

Top 6th

Francisley Bueno relieves Herrera

Carpenter singles to right
Cruz reaches on a 6-4 fielder's choice, Carpenter safe at second
Descalso bunts into a 2-5-3 double play, Cruz to second, Carpenter out at third
Furcal singles to second, Cruz scores
Jay grounds out to second

1 run, 2 hits

Bottom 6th

Quintero singles to center
Gordon triples to center, Quintero scores
Betancourt grounds out to third, Gordon scores
Butler pops out to second
Hosmer grounds out to first

2 runs, 2 hits

[stonedstooge]

What a pitch.

[gblowfish]

I was in the wrong thread.

Who the HELL is this Taco Bueno guy?

Did he win a contest to pitch today or something???

[Marcellus]

So is Bueno good?

Somebody had to do it.

[BigMeatballDave]

Well done, Yuni

[stonedstooge]

Gold glove Yuni strikes again

[alnorth]

Thats pretty rare. A fielder's choice where no one is put out and there were no errors.

[stonedstooge]

*Sigh*

[VAChief]

Look to hit the ball up the middle first and good things happen.

[alnorth]

I was in the wrong thread.

Who the HELL is this Taco Bueno guy?

Did he win a contest to pitch today or something???

If so, this is the 2nd time he's won that contest. He pitched one game (and was ejected by the ump) 4 years ago.

[stonedstooge]

w00t. Jay with the error. Royals score 1

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Thanks for the missed ball four call, ump. We'll take 3 bases instead of 1.

[alnorth]

w00t. Jay with the error. Royals score 1

Thats not scored an error. An outfielder basically needs to touch and drop it before it might possibly be an error.

[stonedstooge]

Thats not scored an error. An outfielder basically needs to touch and drop it before it might possibly be an error.

I know. Trying to goad the Redturd fans into playing along today

[alnorth]

Top 7th

Greg Holland relieves Bueno

Holliday doubles to right
Beltran strikes out (swinging)
Craig homers to left, Holliday scores
Freese singles to left

Jose Mijares relieves Holland

Carpenter flies out to center
Cruz pops out to shortstop

2 runs, 3 hits

Bottom 7th

Francoeur grounds out to third
Moustakas singles to center
Escobar singles to right, Moustakas to second
Dyson grounds out to second, Escobar to second, Moustakas to third
Quintero strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 2 hits

[DeezNutz]

Time to stop fucking around: call up Odo and Myers.

[stonedstooge]

Time to stop ****ing around: call up Odo and Myers.

Moore has new Mercedes Benz's in the garage, but continues to drive his Ford Focus

[KCUnited]

Crappie lures, jfc.

[Demonpenz]

dang.

[ChiTown]

Nice pitching this weekend, Assholes!

[stonedstooge]

Crappie lures, jfc.

Rex's expertise in all areas is limitless

[KCUnited]

Racin' Boyz coming up for you in the 8th.

[alnorth]

Top 8th

Descalso strikes out (looking)
Furcal walks
Jay grounds into a 4-6-3 double play, Furcal out at second

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 8th

Mitchell Boggs relieves Wainwright

Gordon grounds out to second
Betancourt lines out to shortstop
Butler grounds out to third

0 runs, 0 hits

[Mr. Laz]

quintero his normal worthless sack of shit

[FringeNC]

Should someone with a lifetime sub 600 OPS ever swing on a 3-1 count?

[alnorth]

Top 9th

Aaron Crow relieves Mijares

Holliday singles to right
Beltran singles to right, Holliday to second
Craig singles to center, Beltran to second, Holliday scores
Freese strikes out (swinging)
Carpenter grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, Craig out at second

1 run, 3 hits

Bottom 9th

Jason Motte relieves Boggs

Hosmer grounds out to shortstop
Francoeur grounds out to third
Moustakas strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

Cardinals win, 8-2

[stonedstooge]

Crow's looking good

[DeezNutz]

Have to love getting owned by a mediocre team for the second day in a row.

"It's not my fault." /DM

Get rid of Dyson. Call up Odo, and let's see how things work out from there. Shedding a hole in the order and adding--we hope--a legit arm should change things dramatically. Don't worry, Dayton, the Super 2 deadline has likely passed, so your daddy won't have to cough up any more coin.

[alnorth]

Have to love getting owned by a mediocre team for the second day in a row.

"It's not my fault." /DM

Get rid of Dyson. Call up Odo, and let's see how things work out from there. Shedding a hole in the order and adding--we hope--a legit arm should change things dramatically. Don't worry, Dayton, the Super 2 deadline has likely passed, so your daddy won't have to cough up any more coin.

I don't really get your DM hate here. Our prior GM's have brought people up quickly, but this is pretty much standard operating procedure for Dayton. He forces everyone to prove, thoroughly, that they have beaten AAA, especially pitchers. This is nothing new, and it clearly has absolutely nothing to do with money. You or I may disagree with not bringing him up yet, but keeping Odorizzi down and taking forever to bring Myers to AAA were purely baseball decisions.

[DeezNutz]

I don't really get your DM hate here. Our prior GM's have brought people up quickly, but this is pretty much standard operating procedure for Dayton. He forces everyone to prove, thoroughly, that they have beaten AAA, especially pitchers. This is nothing new, and it clearly has absolutely nothing to do with money. You or I may disagree with not bringing him up yet, but keeping Odorizzi down and taking forever to bring Myers to AAA were purely baseball decisions.

Given the way that Glass operated, it's damn near impossible to evaluate Baird as a GM. The fact that he was hired immediately by Boston suggests that he's not entirely dumb as ****.

To this point, Myers has more ABs than Hosmer had in AAA. While the average isn't as high, the power numbers (HRs) are much higher; he's ready. Meanwhile, we're watching a completely powerless piece of shit waste a spot in the order and play sub-par defense at a premium position.

The need to call up Myers isn't even arguable at this point. It should be done. Now. I'm good with what's transpired to this point, but we've reached the time when it's appropriate to act.

[BigRedChief]

maybe we should try that scoring thing? Seems to work for St. LouisWe had a recent stretch where we scored like 21 runs in 16 games. You guys got a future in your position players.

I love Perez, Mostakis, Benncourt, Butler, Hosmer and also Cain down in the minors. Thats a good core to build on. You guys get some starting pitching, have a break or two go your way you could be legitmate contenders. Stand toe to to with the Yankees, Angels, Rangers etc. You dont have to beat then 162 games, just 4 out of 7.

You start winning again and the K will rock again.

[BigRedChief]

Waino pitching well can shut down any lineup

His curve has some bite todayWhen his curve ball is biting and his fastball/cutter painting the corners, he's a strong Cy Young quality starter. Any lineup has a problem hitting those type of pitchers.

[FringeNC]

Myers remaining at AAA is inexplicable.

[ChiTown]

Myers remaining at AAA is inexplicable.

It just wouldn't be fair to Dys to bring up Myers.......

[ChiefsCountry]

Was at the game today, first one this year. Kaufman is still a hell of a ballpark, Cardinal fans are annoying, and we need starting pitching. Off to Gates and then P&L.
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[Three7s]

It just wouldn't be fair to Dys to bring up Myers.......
Can he play center?

[Kraus]

Can he play center?

He's been playing center in Omaha. Why the hell we are still trotting Dyson out is crazy. Hell, Mitch Maier is way better than Dyson.

[Al Bundy]

I went to the game this afternoon. The hitters are a sad sad sight. They simply can't hit the ball right now. I am really really sick of watching Hosmer swing at 3 balls in every at bat and eventually hitting a dribbler to an in-fielder. I would be very surprised if the Royals get the win tomorrow, I will be at the game.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Hell, Mitch Maier is way better than Dyson.

Eh, questionable at best.

[Three7s]

I went to the game this afternoon. The hitters are a sad sad sight. They simply can't hit the ball right now. I am really really sick of watching Hosmer swing at 3 balls in every at bat and eventually hitting a dribbler to an in-fielder. I would be very surprised if the Royals get the win tomorrow, I will be at the game.
Why do you go if you hate them so much?

[BigRedChief]

He's been playing center in Omaha. Why the hell we are still trotting Dyson out is crazy. Hell, Mitch Maier is way better than Dyson.What happened to Cain? I saw him play a little bit with the Brewers. He looked damn good with tremendous upside.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

What happened to Cain? I saw him play a little bit with the Brewers. He looked damn good with tremendous upside.

Injury, then set back while healing.

[BigRedChief]

Injury, then set back while healing.He looked like he had "All-Star" potential.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

He looked like he had "All-Star" potential.

If he ever gets healthy and stays on the field for a while maybe he will.

[SAUTO]

We had a recent stretch where we scored like 21 runs in 16 games. You guys got a future in your position players.

I love Perez, Mostakis, Benncourt, Butler, Hosmer and also Cain down in the minors. Thats a good core to build on. You guys get some starting pitching, have a break or two go your way you could be legitmate contenders. Stand toe to to with the Yankees, Angels, Rangers etc. You dont have to beat then 162 games, just 4 out of 7.

You start winning again and the K will rock again. fuck you for even mentioning betancourt
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[Al Bundy]

Why do you go if you hate them so much?

I'm a fan, I put my money where my mouth is. People call me a "troll", but I'm not, just a disgruntled fan that spends my hard earned money on them.

[Nightfyre]

So, I've been incommunicato for three weeks for army training. What have I missed?