*** Official Texas Rangers @ Kansas City Royals Game Thread (9/1) ***

[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> TEX (53-84) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC (75-61) </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> X </td><td> 4 </td><td> 10 </td><td> 2 </td></tr>
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Loss, (9-12) Colby Lewis 7IP 4R 4ER 1BB 5K 1HR
Shawn Tolleson ⅔IP 0R 0ER 1BB 1K
Alex Claudio ⅓IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K

VS.

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Win, (11-9) Yordano Ventura 6⅓IP 3R 2ER 4BB 7K
Hold, (16) Kelvin Herrera ⅔IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Hold, (28) Wade Davis 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Save, (41) Greg Holland 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 2K

Home Runs

TEX

none

KC

Salvador Perez, (16) - Bottom 3rd 2-run homer to left

Other Relevant Games

Final: DET 12, CLE 1
Final: SEA 1, OAK 6

TEX

1. Leonys Martin, CF
2. Elvis Andrus, SS
3. Alex Rios, RF
4. Adrian Beltre, 3B
5. Ryan Rua, DH
6. Adam Rosales, 1B
7. Tomas Telis, C
8. Rougned Odor, 2B
9. Michael Choice, LF

KC

1. Jarrod Dyson, CF
2. Omar Infante, 2B
3. Alex Gordon, LF
4. Salvador Perez, C
5. Eric Hosmer, 1B
6. Raul Ibanez, DH
6. Lane Adams, pr/DH
Major League Debut
7. Carlos Peguero, RF
7. Lorenzo Cain, RF
8. Mike Moustakas, 3B
9. Alcides Escobar, SS

[alnorth]

#throwfire

#scorerunsdamnit

[LoneWolf]

In, but I'm starting to get a sick feeling in my stomach about this team. Hope they can turn it around against the Rangers.

[ChiTown]

It would be nice to score some runs early in the game. I'll go

KC 5
Rangers 3

I'm in for the win

[Dartgod]

I don't think I'll be watching this one. Need a break from the insanity.

[cabletech94]

#youdon'tscoreuntilyouscore!!

/stifler

(go royals)

[cmh6476]

you make great gdt's alnorth no doubt about it, but I got a feeling we need bruiser's mojo to right the ship :(

[Archie F. Swin]

Same pitching match up as gm1 from the series in Arlington. In for a Billy and Willy dong!

[TLO]

In

[DaveNull]

In, but I'm starting to get a sick feeling in my stomach about this team. Hope they can turn it around against the Rangers.

It's the same feeling you used to get in June...just a few weeks later.

[CaliforniaChief]

Gotta forget about the last series and move on to be fully present for this one.

[Deberg_1990]

In, but I'm starting to get a sick feeling in my stomach about this team. Hope they can turn it around against the Rangers.

Startng to get the feeling we have been "Ned Yosted"

[LoneWolf]

Startng to get the feeling we have been "Ned Yosted"

Maybe, but I have a hard time blaming Yost for the offense not hitting. I hated his moves at the end of the game on Saturday, but if this offense is even average they sweep the Tribe.

[PHOG]

Same pitching match up as gm1 from the series in Arlington. In for a Billy and Willy dong!
Will be interesting to see if it'll be the same line-up.

[kcjayhawks5]

Who cares anymore

[TLO]

Who cares anymore

Who cares? Tied for first on 9/1 and you ask who cares?

What is wrong with some of you people?

[carcosa]

I won't watch because then maybe they'll win again.

[Why Not?]

Who cares? Tied for first on 9/1 and you ask who cares?

What is wrong with some of you people?

I still care but have accepted the inevitable. Even if the Royals make the playoffs, they will be swept, losing all 3 games 1-0.

[carcosa]

I still care but have accepted the inevitable. Even if the Royals make the playoffs, they will be swept, losing all 3 games 1-0.

It would almost be better to fall into the wild card game and just have to lose one game 1-0. Less excruciating.

[Archie F. Swin]

Who cares anymore


July 2005 called, they want their pessimism back

[alnorth]

Wow. Yeah this weekend was pretty annoying, but this depth of depression after a week in a 162-game season is really kind of absurd.

[Archie F. Swin]

Rangers: September versus contenders
The Rangers' three-game series with the Royals opens a month in which all but three games are against contending teams. After leaving Kansas City, the Rangers return home for 10 games against the Mariners, Angels and Braves.

Their final road trip is six games against the Athletics and Angels. The final homestand includes three against the Astros and then four against the Athletics.

"It gives you a better read on the young players," manager Ron Washington said. "You're facing better pitching and better opponents. You're facing top-notch pitching every night. We'll see who can handle that."

Washington said the word "spoiler" doesn't mean anything.

"I want to win," Washington said. "I want to win against everybody. I want to beat them all. That's the way we go about it."

Royals: Willingham likely due back
Josh Willingham, a designated hitter and bat off the bench, is expected to be available for pinch-hitting duty on Monday night.

Willingham wasn't available to pinch-hit in Saturday night's 11-inning loss because of a sore back, and he also sat out Sunday night's game against the Indians.

"It's crazy, it's a lot like Ventura's. It's in the same spot as Ventura's -- it's mid-back," Yost said.

"We're shooting to have him available to pinch-hit [Monday] and be ready to DH against Texas on the day they throw a lefty."

Lefty Derek Holland is the Rangers' probable pitcher for Tuesday night.

Worth noting
• Left-handers are batting .343 off Lewis this season.

• Ventura's 125 strikeouts are the most by a Royals rookie since Kevin Appier's 127 in 1990, and his current streak of six quality starts is the most since Appier's eight straight in that same season.

• The Royals have won five of their last eight games against the Rangers. But Texas is 18-11 at Kauffman Stadium since 2005.

• The Royals' 19-10 record in August matched the Nationals and Angels for the month's best in the Majors.

[cmh6476]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Things Done Changed Lineup: Dyson 8, Infante 4, Gordon 7, Perez 2, Hosmer 3, Ibanez DH, Peguero 9, Moustakas 5, Escobar 6, Ventura 1.</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/statuses/506528379101642754">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Archie F. Swin]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Raul Ibanez is 1-for-9 in his career against Colby Lewis, so I assume Ned Yost is reacting to Billy Butler&#39;s .553 OPS week and Lewis&#39; split.</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/statuses/506534399484383233">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[tk13]

Lots of weird stuff in baseball today. The Phillies just threw a combined no-hitter against the Braves. The Mets just committed their 6th error of the game against the Marlins. That's terrible.

[Molitoth]

Terrible team visiting against the royals on a losing streak?

Doesn't sound fun for royals fans.

[Pablo]

I'll be out there. Hoping for an entertaining game.

[tk13]

As for the playoff race... Dunn's already made an impact, hit a HR in his first AB for Oakland.

A's lead Seattle 5-0, knocked Chris Young out of the game in the 1st inning.

[penbrook]

2-1 Tigers

[CaliforniaChief]

I think the Indians were a bit tired coming into today.

Honestly, I guess I'd like the two teams to split while we sweep Texas. I'll just go back to the adage that as long as we win, something good will happen elsewhere.

[RealSNR]

Nobody should show up at the K so the team doesn't get too nervous.

Also, it's my birthday. Let's hope my mojo is better than lewdog's was a few days ago.

[gblowfish]

July 2005 called, they want their pessimism back

Oh I was pessemistic WAAAAAAAAAAY before 2005.

Here's a nice pic of Belly Buckner in 2016. Enjoy.

[suzzer99]

I owe someone $50 on paypal - send me a PM.

[KCUnited]

PM sent

[suzzer99]

Pretty sure it wasn't you. It was a long name. I'm just too lazy to go look it up.

[C3HIEF3S]

Pretty sure it wasn't you. It was a long name. I'm just too lazy to go look it up.

It was definitely me

[cmh6476]

I'll send my paypal info if it helps :thumb:

[BlackHelicopters]

July 2005 called, they want their pessimism back

2005?

[BlackHelicopters]

I owe someone $50 on paypal - send me a PM.

Check your PM. It was me.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Tiger up 5-1 in the 6th.
Indians seem to be our kryptonite. Maybe the Tigers are the tribes kryptonite.

Let's hit tonight.

[Dartgod]

Tiger up 5-1 in the 6th.
Indians seem to be our kryptonite. Maybe the Tigers are the tribes kryptonite.

Let's hit with RISP tonight.

Fixed it.

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[Three7s]

Who cares? Tied for first on 9/1 and you ask who cares?

What is wrong with some of you people?
The writing's on the wall. All you have to do is look at the offense over the last two weeks. They're through.

[suzzer99]

Cleveland seems to think they can keep winning scoring 2 runs/game.

[lewdog]

Was supposed to have people over after work today but wife says she feels sick so now I have nothing to do but watch the Royals.

:(

[KCCHIEFS27]

if you're a betting man, you go large on the Rangers

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[cmh6476]

nice on kicking it back to charity too

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Good work, all involved.

[alnorth]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ned Yost on how he intends to split time between Butler, Hosmer, Willingham and Ibanez: &quot;Whoever gets hot is going to play.&quot;</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/statuses/506569675413549056">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Well, all right then.

I hope Ibanez goes 0/4 with 4 strikeouts and leaves 5 men in scoring position.... and we somehow win anyway.

[lewdog]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ned Yost on how he intends to split time between Butler, Hosmer, Willingham and Ibanez: &quot;Whoever gets hot is going to play.&quot;</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/statuses/506569675413549056">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Well, all right then.

I hope Ibanez goes 0/4 with 4 strikeouts and leaves 5 men in scoring position.... and we somehow win anyway.

It's shit like this that really lends to the fact of why Ned is a tard with the lineups. He is way too loyal to players he shouldn't be and has no instinct on who should be getting at bats and at what times.

[TLO]

Who is Carlos Peguero?

[TLO]

Oh, a lifetime .195 hitter.

WHAT THE FUCK??????????????????????????????????

[bsroyals54]

Nori Aoki has a .650 ops for the year, pretty damn terrible

[PHOG]

Aoki should be done for the year, except an occasional pr situation.

[Great Expectations]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ned Yost on how he intends to split time between Butler, Hosmer, Willingham and Ibanez: &quot;Whoever gets hot is going to play.&quot;</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/statuses/506569675413549056">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Well, all right then.

I hope Ibanez goes 0/4 with 4 strikeouts and leaves 5 men in scoring position.... and we somehow win anyway. How in the world is Ibanez 15 for 100 streak considered worthy?.

Is Ned or GMDM making this decision? This is all sorts of stupid.

[TLO]

Aoki should be done for the year, except an occasional pr situation.

Never fear! Carlos Peguero and his .622 lifetime OPS is here~!

[bsroyals54]

Mike Moustakas has 76 hits in 375 at-bats, Holy Dogshit Batman, he should be done for the year too

Edit: has a .629 OPS LOL.

[lewdog]

LESS OPS NUMBERS!

We need to be positive.

ROFL

[PHOG]

Never fear! Carlos Peguero and his .622 lifetime OPS is here~!
WoooHoooo!! Let's Go Royals!! ;)

I was thinking more along the line of Cain.

[Lex Luthor]

I like the idea of giving Carlos Peguero a shot. He's been raking in Omaha, with 30 home runs in 104 games. You just never know. He might come up here and give the team a lift.

He also may not do anything at all, but they way this team is hitting, it's a gamble worth taking. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

[ChiTown]

"What's OPS?"

/Dayton Yost

[alnorth]

It's shit like this that really lends to the fact of why Ned is a tard with the lineups. He is way too loyal to players he shouldn't be and has no instinct on who should be getting at bats and at what times.

I've defended good ol' Ned more than most on this board, but I just don't get why he likes Ibanaz, or the other broken-down old dudes we've had who can't hit.

[bsroyals54]

I've defended good ol' Ned more than most on this board, but I just don't get why he likes Ibanaz, or the other broken-down old dudes we've had who can't hit.

I liked when we had Miguel Tejada last year, we had a nice streak going during that time.

[TLO]

I like the idea of giving Carlos Peguero a shot. He's been raking in Omaha, with 30 home runs in 104 games. You just never know. He might come up here and give the team a lift.

He also may not do anything at all, but they way this team is hitting, it's a gamble worth taking. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

I think I'm more pissed about Ibanez back in the lineup and batting 6th, than Peguero getting a shot.

[TLO]

I liked when we had Miguel Tejada last year, we had a nice streak going during that time.

Tejada brought SOME value to the team in terms of production.

Ibanez does not.

[bsroyals54]

Tejada brought SOME value to the team in terms of production.

Ibanez does not.

Trust me I hate Ibanez too. He's so old I didn't know there was as much time as hes been alive.

[bsroyals54]

Tigers doing something we would never do vs Kluber

[ChiTown]

I think I'm more pissed about Ibanez back in the lineup and batting 6th, than Peguero getting a shot.

This. All the while, Willingham rots on the bench for the 2rd straight night. WTF?

[Hootie]

I don't hate Ibanez one bit...

I understand Willingham is hurt but I don't see how, when healthy, they can keep his bat out of this lineup. He should probably be the starting RF'er...

I get that defense is our identity but fuck...Cain and Dyson have more than enough range in CF (and Gordon in LF for that matter) that we can afford to have a below average defender out in right.

[TLO]

This. All the while, Williangjam rots on the bench for the 2rd straight night. WTF?

His back really must be hurting. I hope that's the case, and not a situation where Ned is just that fucking stupid.

[PHOG]

This. All the while, Willingham rots on the bench for the 2rd straight night. WTF?
I guess he pulled something in his back, he's available to PH tonight. And probably start tomorrow.

[cmh6476]

bsroyals is not too cool for school

[TLO]

Meanwhile, the Tigers are sodimizing the Indians.

[alnorth]

Well, at least Seattle lost. (Yes, I'm starting to care about the wild card race again)

[bsroyals54]

HISTORY OF BASEBALL, BORING. Unless its Ty Cobb punching someone -.-

[lewdog]

I've defended good ol' Ned more than most on this board, but I just don't get why he likes Ibanaz, or the other broken-down old dudes we've had who can't hit.

I think you and I have defended him more than most on this site. But his true colors are showing late in a season. He's still managing like it's April or May with giving turds way too many at bats and the 1 inning limit on relievers no matter the scenario isn't the best way to get it done. I hope the pitching changes once the roster expands, though. I don't see the lineup for hitters changing much but Ibanez should not be getting anything more than an occasional PH at bat the rest of the year.

[Hootie]

not a good sign if Cabrera gets going

[Hootie]

my if everyone is healthy lineup for the Royals going forward:

1. Cain
2. Gordon
3. Willingham
4. Butler
5. Perez
6. Hosmer
7. Infante
8. Moose
9. Escobar

[alnorth]

I think you and I have defended him more than most on this site. But his true colors are showing late in a season. He's still managing like it's April or May with giving turds way too many at bats and the 1 inning limit on relievers no matter the scenario isn't the best way to get it done. I hope the pitching changes once the roster expands, though. I don't see the lineup for hitters changing much but Ibanez should not be getting anything more than an occasional PH at bat the rest of the year.

He sure as hell ain't making it easy on me. I can usually understand most of his bullpen moves, but DH'ing Ibanez? Come on man, I'd rather have Butler.

[Hootie]

I generally defend managers to the end but I can't with Ned. I hate the fact he's turned me into a whiny Cardinals fan regarding his managing the past few weeks.

I used to have a diehard roommate who was a Cardinals fan who just bitched, and bitched, and bitched every fucking game and I sat there and would watch and would be thinking, "dude, your manager is Tony fucking LaRussa..."

Well...now I'm a whiny little bitch watching the Royals but at least our manager isn't Tony fucking LaRussa...and at least I can be like "well the last time he found himself in a pennant race he was so atrocious he got himself fucking fired and his team went on to make the playoffs after going on a tear after he was removed."

I mean, fuck.

[alnorth]

If we lose, it probably won't be because of Yost putting in Ibanez, but there's a small chance it could be. To me, its like Ned took a 59% chance of winning, and turned it into a 56% chance of winning. We're still favored, but giving away a few points of probability for no good reason.

[alnorth]

Top 1st

Martin grounds out to second
Andrus strikes out (swinging)
Rios grounds out to third

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 1st

Dyson flies out to left
Infante flies out to right
Gordon singles to center
Gordon steals second
Perez doubles to center, Gordon scores
Hosmer grounds out to first 3-1

1 run, 2 hits

[C3HIEF3S]

That pitch was fucking nasty

[C3HIEF3S]

So was that one

[petegz28]

So Hosmer's first game back, Ibanez in at DH and a rookie in RF???

Ned Yost, folks

[C3HIEF3S]

Moooooooooooooose

[Hootie]

Ventura has his A+ stuff tonight wow.

Imagine him being our weapon out of the bullpen if we reach the postseason? He'll zing it up there 101 MPH and be nasty...

[C3HIEF3S]

Ventura's fastball has some nasty break on it tonight

[Hootie]

good to see Hosmer back out there

I'll give Billy an A for his time at first considering how much of a liability he is out there...but thank God we got Hosmer back...he'll make a lot of plays Billy just flat out can't make that won't even show up on the stat page. A few of those throws that got past Billy the last month would be routine plays for Hosmer IMO

[alnorth]

So Hosmer's first game back, Ibanez in at DH and a rookie in RF???

Ned Yost, folks

I have no problem with giving someone else a shot at RF. Peguero has been OPS'ing over .900 in Omaha

[C3HIEF3S]

Lets get to this guy.

[ChiefsCountry]

Lewis has poor numbers against lefties. Its why Ned stacked the deck with lefties tonight.

[Hootie]

if we don't score at least 3 runs off of Colby Lewis...well...

[lewdog]

if we don't score at least 3 runs off of Colby Lewis...well...

bedroom door????

[TLO]

M.V.P.

[C3HIEF3S]

Damn he still almost got him

[PHOG]

Salvy

[ChiefsCountry]

1-Love

[C3HIEF3S]

SALVY!!!!!!

[ChiTown]

Praise Jesus! A run!

[C3HIEF3S]

Nice to see that Hos is back LMAO

[lewdog]

I'll take scoring with two outs.

[petegz28]

first AB back...way to take a pitch, Hosmer.....

[Hootie]

this offense needed Colby Lewis more than we could ever imagine

[Al Bundy]

Hosmer... we didn't miss you.

[ChiTown]

HOS showing that mid season patience at the plate. JFC, take a gawdamn pitch, asshole.

[PHOG]

Crap, 1st pitch, are you kidding me Hos?

[Hootie]

Meh. Let him have a game's worth of at bats people LMAO

[Captain Obvious]

Hosmer picks up where he left off. I figured he'd be antsy in his first AB.

[alnorth]

Top 2nd

Beltre flies out to right
Rua walks
Rosales reaches, Rua to third on an Error by 1B
Telis grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, Rosales out at second

0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error

Bottom 2nd

Ibanez grounds out to second
Peguero grounds out to first unassisted
Moustakas singles to right
Escobar flies out to right

0 runs, 1 hit

[petegz28]

I have no problem with giving someone else a shot at RF. Peguero has been OPS'ing over .900 in Omaha

I don't have a problem with any of those things individually.

[ChiTown]

Meh. Let him have a game's worth of at bats people LMAO

How about Hos take a pitch or two before driving the ball into the ground

[Hootie]

we certainly could use a little more patience out of Hosmer and Perez, no doubt

and pretty much everyone on our team not named Josh Willingham

[ChiTown]

Ace got away with that pitch. Wow.

[Hootie]

Peguero about gave me a heart attack right there

[Hootie]

I mean, this is an effortless 100 MPH

[C3HIEF3S]

I mean, this is an effortless 100 MPH

He looks like he's playing a game of catch in the backyard with dad.

[Coach]

Hosmer learning well on the Butler School of Defense.

[stonedstooge]

HOS BACK WITH A BELLYERROR

[petegz28]

:facepalm: Our record is terrible when we commit an error......and there you have it

[Hootie]

uh oh

overreaction planet ensues

[C3HIEF3S]

And there you have it

[petegz28]

Think he was safe there

[Hootie]

Ace will get a K here, relax

[penbrook]

:facepalm: Our record is terrible when we commit an error......and there you have it

Yes but with Dyson starting were 18-2

[GloryDayz]

I can hear it now, we "just caught Texas when they were hot"... Ugh!

[tk13]

Great turn by Infante. I didn't think he was going to get him.

[Hootie]

see...I tell you what

Billy can't make that play there...

little things like stretching that extra 1 to 2 feet just saved a run

now, needless to say...his error was the reason a run would have been scored but ...

[GloryDayz]

Think he was safe there

I thought it looked like he pulled his foot.

Who cares, I'll take it...

[TLO]

Nice job to et out of that.

[petegz28]

whew I guess he was not safe

[GloryDayz]

Woot, sometimes I like it when I'm wrong!

[C3HIEF3S]

Can't get any closer than that.

[GloryDayz]

Can't get any closer than that.

By a mile!!!! :LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL:

[Hootie]

great stretch by Hosmer, great turn by Infante

I like it.

[PHOG]

Yard, Carlos!

[tk13]

If Peguero doesn't get a hit here he's a bust.

[stonedstooge]

Is this our secret weapon?

[C3HIEF3S]

With a month like that the dude at least deserves a shot. Not like Aoki would be much better.

[ChiTown]

I just can't stand Ibanez in the starting lineup. It makes me sick. I'd much rather have Billy back in the DH spot regardless of the righty righty BS

[Hootie]

what's the book on this guy? Is he a real prospect? How come I've never heard of this dude from duncan? Where is duncan, anyways?

[Al Bundy]

That was 100% luck.. that guy put his head down and just waved his glove.

[tk13]

Bust.

[PHOG]

Nice contact.

[lewdog]

what's the book on this guy? Is he a real prospect? How come I've never heard of this dude from duncan? Where is duncan, anyways?

He was in the Mariners system. I've seen him play before.

That's all I know.

[TLO]

Moo

[stonedstooge]

MOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEE gets a 2 out hit

[penbrook]

Moose

[Hootie]

we're gonna get a big # off of Colby tonight

[penbrook]

Peguero should of had a double there

[alnorth]

Top 3rd

Odor walks
Choice grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, Telis out at second
Martin strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 3rd

Dyson flies out to left
Infante strikes out (swinging)
Gordon walks
Perez homers to left, Gordon scores
Hosmer flies out to left

2 runs, 1 hit

[C3HIEF3S]

Calm down Ace

[Coach]

And here comes the wildness....

[TLO]

Another dp for the D.

[PHOG]

Great turn by Omar.

[C3HIEF3S]

Omar is so smooth on those dp turns

[carlos3652]

100-101 mph pitches on mlb.com wow

[stonedstooge]

Omar is so smooth on those dp turns

He'd be a hell of an infielder if his arm was stronger

[Coach]

HIT IT ON THE FUCKING GROUND!

[lewdog]

Good start with Dyson and Omar here. Nice work boys.

[PHOG]

That was almost over his head. :doh!: LMAO

[TLO]

2-0 count on Sal, he's gonna homer.

[stonedstooge]

SALVY GOES BYE BYE. w00t

[lewdog]

MAN CRUSH!

[petegz28]

Salvy...nice

[SPchief]

SALVY!!

[C3HIEF3S]

Mancrush <3

[Coach]

Finally.

[TLO]

2-0 count on Sal, he's gonna homer.

:hail: ::hail: :hail:

[ChiefsCountry]

Salvy!

[PHOG]

Sooo Loooonnngggggg!!

[SPchief]

Absolute no doubter

[alnorth]

Top 4th

Andrus strikes out (swinging)
Rios flies out to center
Beltre singles to right
Rua strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 4th

Ibanez flies out to center
Peguero doubles to left
Moustakas singles to left, Peguero scores
Escobar grounds out to third, Moustakas to second
Dyson strikes out (swinging)

1 run, 2 hits

[ROYC75]

That hit by Salvador even smelled sweet!

[gblowfish]

I grilled up some cheeseburgers, been chillin' on my back porch under a ceiling fan, with a big glass of ice water, my laptop, my kitty, and Denny on the radio. When Salvie hit that homer, I could hear the fireworks at the ball park off in the distance from my back porch. I LOVE this time of year, and I'm so happy that these games actually MEAN something. 29 years is a long time to wait for meaningful September baseball. Reminds me of my youth. It really does.

[lewdog]

I grilled up some cheeseburgers, been chillin' on my back porch under a ceiling fan, with a big glass of ice water, my laptop, my kitty, and Denny on the radio. When Salvie hit that homer, I could hear the fireworks at the ball park off in the distance from my back porch. I LOVE this time of year, and I'm so happy that these games actually MEAN something. 29 years is a long time to wait for meaningful September baseball. Reminds me of my youth. It really does.

What reminds you of Mike Sweeney?

[penbrook]

Damn what a fucking cannon

[jimidollar]

Ibanez

[SPchief]

Holy crap, Peguero has an arm

[lewdog]

ESKY has such a quick release.

[penbrook]

Good god what a cannon

[ROYC75]

boys I'm tellin ya I think we're going to like this new kid in town

[stonedstooge]

I grilled up some cheeseburgers, been chillin' on my back porch under a ceiling fan, with a big glass of ice water, my laptop, my kitty, and Denny on the radio. When Salvie hit that homer, I could hear the fireworks at the ball park off in the distance from my back porch. I LOVE this time of year, and I'm so happy that these games actually MEAN something. 29 years is a long time to wait for meaningful September baseball. Reminds me of my youth. It really does.

I feel you

[gblowfish]

What reminds you of Mike Sweeney?

Right now?

Willingham.

Sweeney is the biggest thief in Kansas City history. He stole money from the Royals. STOLE it.

[penbrook]

Fuck Aoki Pegeuro needs to start

[stonedstooge]

ESKY has such a quick release.

Never seen another who could get his body in position to throw as fast as Esky, combined with maybe the best arm I've ever seen

[gblowfish]

Hard to say which shortstop had the strongest arm I've ever seen. Davey Conception was good, Trammel had a good arm. Ripkin could throw, Robin Yount could too. Omar Visquel was very good too. Esky is so young, he's only going to get better as time goes by.

[lewdog]

Right now?

Willingham.

Sweeney is the biggest thief in Kansas City history. He stole money from the Royals. STOLE it.

I'm sorry to bring up such memories.

Let's get back to your youth. I am glad you are feeling the fire in your loins again. Good baseball is really fun.

[C3HIEF3S]

#Yosted

[stonedstooge]

POGO DOUBLES. w00t

[lewdog]

Start him. Every night. I've seen enough.

[SPchief]

Aoki's playing time might be coming to an end

[tk13]

Hard to say which shortstop had the strongest arm I've ever seen. Davey Conception was good, Trammel had a good arm. Ripkin could throw, Robin Yount could too. Omar Visquel was very good too. Esky is so young, he's only going to get better as time goes by.

We never see them because they're in the NL East, but Andrelton Simmons is up there.

[penbrook]

Start him. Every night. I've seen enough.

This

Damn this guy has wheels for how big he is

[TLO]

4-0 Royals.

[stonedstooge]

MOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE with the ribbie

[Crush]

MOOOOOOSE!!!!!

[C3HIEF3S]

BUT NED SHOULDNT EVER PLAY MOOSE AGAIN

[PHOG]

He made a nice running catch, threw a laser to Esky, now doubles for his first MLB hit....oh yes, got robbed in his first AB.......and scores a run!!

[lewdog]

Ned has it working tonight!

[TLO]

He made a nice running catch, threw a laser to Esky, now doubles for his first MLB hit....oh yes, got robbed in his first AB.......and scores a run!!

Not his first MLB hit. But yes, he has been impressive.

[penbrook]

He made a nice running catch, threw a laser to Esky, now doubles for his first MLB hit....oh yes, got robbed in his first AB.......and scores a run!!

First Royals hit

[Hootie]

bedroom door is safe

also

shawon dunston has the best arm for a SS I've ever seen

[gblowfish]

When I was in grade school, Cookie Rojas was my favorite Royal. He was our first really good 2nd baseman, and he keystoned with Freddie Patek. My favorite all time Royals are: 1B Mayberry 2B Frank White SS Esky 3B GB, Catcher Salvey, OF Wilson, Otis, Bo. Pitching Rotation: Sabes, Leonard, Splitt, Busby, Greinke. Bullpen: Montgomery, Quiz, Holland. Manager: Dick Howser.

[Hootie]

also

I think he's the first black person to ever have a really fucking weird black person name

[PHOG]

Not his first MLB hit. But yes, he has been impressive.
OH, I thought they said that on the broadcast, my mistake.

OOhhhhhh, first Royals hit, thanks penbook

[Hootie]

regarding Pegeuro

I'll hold off judgment for when he faces a real pitcher

Colby Lewis is really bad.

[Dunit35]

Storm knocking out my signal. Keep the updates coming.

[alnorth]

Top 5th

Rosales grounds out to pitcher
Telis strikes out (looking)
Odor walks
Choice strikes out (looking)

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 5th

Infante hits an infield single to shortstop
Gordon fouls out to third
Perez flies out to left
Hosmer singles to center, Infante to third
Hosmer steals second
Ibanez strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 2 hits

[stonedstooge]

Ventura got tickled by that dude

[teedubya]

I remember reading about this... Pregnant wife of former Seattle Mariners outfielder Carlos Peguero sentenced to jail for Internet fraud* - NY Daily News

http://buff.ly/Y7239e

[SPchief]

Nice fucking pitch

[Hootie]

I'm really confused about why Adam Dunn would want to retire when he's still productive, and only 40 HR's away from 500.

[ROYC75]

I remember reading about this... Pregnant wife of former Seattle Mariners outfielder Carlos Peguero sentenced to jail for Internet fraud* - NY Daily News

http://buff.ly/Y7239e

how did we get this guy

[Hootie]

200K to Felix Hernandez is like $3

[Coach]

Sit your ass down.

[stonedstooge]

I remember reading about this... Pregnant wife of former Seattle Mariners outfielder Carlos Peguero sentenced to jail for Internet fraud* - NY Daily News

http://buff.ly/Y7239e
Man, stealing a credit card from The Kings wife and racking up almost
$200,000 in charges? WHat a pisser LMAO

[penbrook]

I'm really confused about why Adam Dunn would want to retire when he's still productive, and only 40 HR's away from 500.

Probably to spend time with his family

[ROYC75]

:eek:

damn what a pitch.

[Hootie]

Probably to spend time with his family

well I guess I'd sacrifice another 2 years and earn another $20M as a solidify my borderline hall of fame career numbers

but I guess that's just me

and good for Dunn if he doesn't care about any of that shit

[gblowfish]

Man, Cleveland got their fudge pushed in. Wonder what time their plane landed last night?

[stonedstooge]

HOSMER WITH A LINE DRIVE

[Crush]

Get the fuck off this team Raul.

[Simplicity]

Is it bad every time I see Raul Ibanez step into the box, I expect to see him going down the line with a cain in his hand?

[Coach]

Just.... retire already.

What an embarrassment.

[alnorth]

Top 6th

Martin lines out to second
Andrus doubles to right
Rios walks
Rios to second, Andrus to third on a Wild Pitch
Beltre grounds out to shortstop, Andrus scores
Rua strikes out (swinging)

1 run, 1 hit

Bottom 6th

Peguero strikes out (swinging)
Moustakas grounds out to second
Escobar flies out to right

0 runs, 0 hits

[penbrook]

Just.... retire already.

What an embarrassment.

This. I mean he's getting to the point where he just doesn't have anything left.

[TLO]

That movement at 99. Filthy.

[Simplicity]

So someone is faster than Jarrod Dyson?

[penbrook]

So someone is faster than Jarrod Dyson?

Doubt it

[Simplicity]

Doubt it

I already forgot the name Hud and Ryan said but they made it sound he was or just as fast as him... hmmm

[TLO]

I'd just walk Beltre now.

[Hootie]

I think Ibanez will be a great guy to have on this team for the postseason...but I don't think I need to see him do anything other than pinch hit from here on out.

The shift has really rendered him HR or bust.

[penbrook]

I already forgot the name Hud and Ryan said but they made it sound he was or just as fast as him... hmmm

Terrance gore

[Hootie]

I'm hoping to see Finnegan tonight.

[Hootie]

I'd just walk Beltre now.

hope they don't give him anything to hit, that's for sure

[TLO]

Terrance gore

I just had a terrible flashback of Terrance Long.

[SPchief]

I'm hoping to see Finnegan tonight.

If the Royals get up by 4 again, I think it's a very real possibility

[GloryDayz]

Storm knocking out my signal. Keep the updates coming.

There might be things about Time Warner that piss me off, but I have to admit that they're pretty reliable...

Wow, did I just jinx myself?

[SPchief]

Fire! And some emotion out of him

[stonedstooge]

Ventura's got that same attitude as Duffy

[bsroyals54]

As terrible as Hosmer has been this year offensively, I missed him

[lewdog]

yea I say Finny comes in if we keep a 4+ lead. I mean, why not?

[Dunit35]

There might be things about Time Warner that piss me off, but I have to admit that they're pretty reliable...

Wow, did I just jinx myself?

It's been off and on since I posted last. I'll take the rain though.

[bsroyals54]

Moustakas = Free out, just put a blindfold on and heave it at the plate

[penbrook]

I like that Moose is trying to go oppo

[SPchief]

Moustakas = Free out, just put a blindfold on and heave it at the plate

:spock: Are you even watching the game?

[bsroyals54]

:spock: Are you even watching the game?

Nah, was at red robin, I saw Gordo steal 2nd, and Salvy's double and HR though. The good parts :D