*** Official Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox Game Thread (9/25) ***

[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> KC (87-72) </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 14 </td><td> 1 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> CWS (72-87) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
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"Big Game" James Shields 6IP 3R 3ER 2BB 4K 1HR
Win, (4-3) Kelvin Herrera 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 1K
Hold, (32) Wade Davis 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 2K
Save, (45) Greg Holland 1IP 0R 0ER 1BB 2K

VS.

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Loss, (9-11) Jose Quintana 7⅓IP 5R 5ER 0BB 7K 1HR
Jake Petricka ⅔IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Eric Surkamp 1IP 1R 0ER 1BB 0K

Home Runs

KC

Eric Hosmer, (9) - Top 6th solo shot to right

CWS

Josh Phegley, (1) - Bottom 2nd 2-run homer to left

Other Relevant Games

Final: SEA 7, TOR 5
Final: MIN 2, DET 4
Final: OAK 1, TEX 2

Starting Lineups

KC

1. Alcides Escobar, SS
2. Norichika Aoki, RF
2. Jarrod Dyson, CF
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF/RF
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Billy Butler, DH
5. Terrance Gore, pr/DH
6. Alex Gordon, LF
7. Salvador Perez, C
8. Omar Infante, 2B
9. Mike Moustakas, 3B

CWS

1. Adam Eaton, CF
2. Alexei Ramirez, SS
3. Jose Abreu, 1B
4. Conor Gillaspie, 3B
5. Avisail Garcia, RF
5. Moises Sierra, RF
6. John Danks, LF
7. Dayan Viciedo, DH
8. Josh Phegley, C
9. Marcus Semien, 2B

[CaliforniaChief]

Nice work Al!

In for the CLINCHER. (I hope.)

[Prison Bitch]

Get the champagne on ice if Toronto completes the 4-game sweep

[KCCHIEFS27]

Early line for the royals with james on the mound is -135. Get it while it's hot!

[cosmo20002]

In 4 the start of the sweep

[cmh6476]

So I have an idea:

Let's tie with the Tigers then it shouldn't matter as much if we go to the WC. Two options then:

9/25 Shields
9/26 Guthrie
9/27 Duffy
9/28 Ventura
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9/29 Vargas is in line for the 1-game tiebreaker in detroit, but maybe they skip him and pitch Big Game instead

10/1 if we lose we can then send Vargas out against the A's since they can't seem to hit either. Then for the Angels series starting 10/2 we should be able to go out with something like Duffy, Ventura, Shields, Vargas, Duffy for the 5-game series.

Or if we would beat Detroit throwing Big Game then I think by the time the ALDS comes around on 10/2 we could be ready for Duffy, Ventura, Shields, Vargas, Duffy.

At least I think that is what I would do :shrug:

[Great Expectations]

Early line for the royals with james on the mound is -135. Get it while it's hot!

Quintana is pretty good.

[Three7s]

Yay for the non-Bruiser thread! His day is done after last night's loss.

[WhawhaWhat]

Bruiser is dead to me. Vargas probably saw his thread and decided to quit on the team.

[cmh6476]

who is this bruiser guy you speak of?

[alnorth]

Shields is probably not available Monday. We rearranged the rotation so he could pitch on Tuesday.

[Dartgod]

Bruiser is dead to me. Vargas probably saw his thread and decided to quit on the team.

Yup.

[CaliforniaChief]

Vargas shouldn't get the ball for any 1-game playoff. And Crow should not pitch in a game of consequence ever again.

[MotherfuckerJones]

What's yalls Magic number? Good luck hope you make the playoffs

[Three7s]

What's yalls Magic number? Good luck hope you make the playoffs
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[Great Expectations]

Vargas shouldn't get the ball for any 1-game playoff. And Crow should not pitch in a game of consequence ever again.

It has to be Vargas unless you want to skip someone's start in this series.

I thought Crow would be done after his last failed attempt.

[MotherfuckerJones]

You don't have to face Sale. You got this.

[ROYC75]

Vargas shouldn't get the ball for any 1-game playoff. And Crow should not pitch in a game of consequence ever again.

The way Vargus has been throwing, I can seriously say right now I would look at Guthrie before Vargus, at least look at the opponent and go with the best match up.

As a 1 gamer, Vargus ? No freaking way.

Shields, regardless when it is, he has to step it up!

[Three7s]

The way Vargus has been throwing, I can seriously say right now I would look at Guthrie before Vargus, at least look at the opponent and go with the best match up.

As a 1 gamer, Vargus ? No freaking way.

Shields, regardless when it is, he has to step it up!
Yep, no matter what, Shields MUST pitch that 1-game playoff. I said it in last night's GDT. I wouldn't even have Vargas on the playoff roster.

[tyler360]

In!

[TLO]

IN!!!!!!

[Simplicity]

In for the playoff clinching series.

[TLO]

We could clinch a playoff spot tonight... that is so exciting. I have some Jack standing by for vicotry shots.

[Strongside]

STOMP ASS ALL THE WAY TO THE PLAYOFFS MOTHERFUCKERS!

"WOOOOOO!"

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[Strongside]

We could clinch a playoff spot tonight... that is so exciting. I have some Jack standing by for vicotry shots.

RALLY SAUCE!

[penbrook]

If the Mariners lose. All the Royals have to do is win and they will know by game time if they can clinch or not. This is really exciting

[Sfeihc]

You don't have to face Sale. You got this.

Didn't seem to matter yesterday. Glad I took my binoculars to the game. :)

[Great Expectations]

It'd be really nice to have the A's and Seattle have a play in game to take Lester out of the wild card game.

[Three7s]

It'd be really nice to have the A's and Seattle have a play in game to take Lester out of the wild card game.
Ooh, yeah, then we'd get Sunny Gray most likely? We've beat him twice already. I don't see that happening though with how fast the Mariners are collapsing.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Didn't seem to matter yesterday. Glad I took my binoculars to the game. :)

Meh, it's all the offseason and next year for us. We'll be good next year

[alnorth]

It'd be really nice to have the A's and Seattle have a play in game to take Lester out of the wild card game.

Between the 8 games remaining for Oakland and Seattle, we'd need one and only one Oakland win or Seattle loss. Not very likely.

[Archie F. Swin]

what are the odds the Mariners will lose a 6th straight game? I guess both teams are starting relievers.

[alnorth]

what are the odds the Mariners will lose a 6th straight game? I guess both teams are starting relievers.

About the same as losing any other game. If you went back in time to last week, a 6-game losing streak prediction would be very unlikely, but given that 5 losses have now happened, the 6th loss is the same as any other loss.

[TLO]

Meh, it's all the offseason and next year for us. We'll be good next year

No you won't. :)

[MotherfuckerJones]

No you won't. :)

Sale missed a month, Abreu 2 weeks, Avi 4 months and Eaton a few weeks. Stay healthy fix our bullpen which has blown 40 leads (Not exaggerating) :)

[CaliforniaChief]

God dang-it I'm so tricking excited this morning.

I can literally TASTE it now.

[ROYC75]

OK, IN FOR THE WIN!

4321 DETROIT
4321 SEATTLE
4321 OAKLAND
4321 WHITE SOX ( for not winning last 2 games in Detroit) 4321 AGAIN WHITE SOX!


:D

[CaliforniaChief]

Mariners game just started. I just paid the $3.99 so I could watch it.

Screw my work productivity. LMAO

[CaliforniaChief]

Mariners go quietly, to the bottom of the 1st. C'mon Seitzer, light 'em up!

(if you guys don't need the updates, just let me know. I'll stop.)

[Three7s]

Mariners go quietly, to the bottom of the 1st. C'mon Seitzer, light 'em up!

(if you guys don't need the updates, just let me know. I'll stop.)
No, please do! I'm at work and really appreciate it, thanks!

[Great Expectations]

I'm still holding out hope for a Seattle vs Oakland game to see who gets to travel to KC.

[CaliforniaChief]

Blue Jays get a walk but don't do anything.

Top 2nd, no score.

[penbrook]

I'm still holding out hope for a Seattle vs Oakland game to see who gets to travel to KC.

What?

[Three7s]

What?
He means that he hopes they tie for the 2nd WC spot and have to play a tiebreaker. That would, most likely, eliminate Lester or King Felix from having to face us.

[CaliforniaChief]

Mariners go in order again.

0-0, Bottom 2nd.

[CaliforniaChief]

I'm watching the Mariners broadcast, BTW...they're done. All they're talking about is how tired everyone is and who's going to the instructional league. They aren't talking like a team looking to make the playoffs.

That doesn't mean they won't win, just an observation.

[CaliforniaChief]

Valencia singles and Kottaras walks to lead off the 2nd. LMAO LMAO

2 on, nobody out.

[CaliforniaChief]

Gose singles, Valencia scores.

1-0 Toronto, still batting.

[CaliforniaChief]

Bullpen game today, Mariners changing pitchers...Blue Jays with runners on the corners, 1 out.

[CaliforniaChief]

Fielder's choice puts the Blue Jays up 2-0, 2 out in the 2nd.

[siberian khatru]

Just roll over and quit, Seattle.

[CaliforniaChief]

Blue Jays still batting, 2 out with runners on 1st and 2nd.

[ChiTown]

Valencia singles and Kottaras walks to lead off the 2nd. LMAO LMAO

2 on, nobody out.

They get a share of the WS money.........

[CaliforniaChief]

Inning ends.

To the top of the 3rd:

Mariners 0
Blue Jays 2

[Big Poppa Payne]

If we win tonight and Seattle loses do we clinch a wildcard spot?

[Three7s]

If we win tonight and Seattle loses do we clinch a wildcard spot?
I believe so.

[Big Poppa Payne]

I believe so.

Nice!!

[BWillie]

Nice of the Blue Jays not to put Joey Bautista in the line up today :( Oh well, blue jays still gettin' it done so far.

Soo,...if Blue Jays lose, Royals can clinch tonight with a win right?

[CaliforniaChief]

Going to the bottom of the 3rd:

Mariners 0
Blue Jays 2

[CaliforniaChief]

Yes, I will definitely tell you that if this score holds and the Royals win, we clinch at least a Wild Card spot.

[CaliforniaChief]

Going to the 4th inning:

Mariners 0
Blue Jays 2

[BWillie]

Yes, I will definitely tell you that if this score holds and the Royals win, we clinch at least a Wild Card spot.

Boner time.

[CaliforniaChief]

Mariners score, have runners on 1st and 2nd, 1 out.

2-1 Jays.

[CaliforniaChief]

Well shit.

3 run homer, Seattle.

4-2 Mariners.

[CaliforniaChief]

Headed to the bottom of the 4th:

Mariners 4
Blue Jays 2

[CaliforniaChief]

Keep in mind that even if the Mariners win tonight, we secure at least a tie for the 2nd Wild Card with a win tonight.

[penbrook]

Keep in mind that even if the Mariners win tonight, we secure at least a tie for the 2nd Wild Card with a win tonight.

Yes but we don't clinch and damn it I wanna see champagne

[BWillie]

Boner time.

I guess Viagra time now :(

[suzzer99]

Champagne should be reserved for when you're done with 1 game playins. IMO

[CaliforniaChief]

Headed to the top of the 5th:

Mariners 4
Blue Jays 2

[ChiTown]

Champagne should be reserved for when you're done with 1 game playins. IMO

Not when you have been bone dry from any sort of playoffs in 29 ears. **** that. LET IT FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

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[Three7s]

Champagne should be reserved for when you're done with 1 game playins. IMO
The Pirates sure went all-out with it when they clinched a Wild Card a couple nights ago.

[CaliforniaChief]

Mariners had a leadoff double here in the 5th, but the next two batters went full-Royals and failed to move him over.

Now they're intentionally walking Cano to face Morales. Runners on 1st/2nd, 2 out and the Blue Jays are bringing in a new pitcher.

[CaliforniaChief]

Morales HBP. Bases loaded, 2 out for Kyle Seager.

[CaliforniaChief]

Seager grounds out. To the bottom of the 5th, Mariners lead it 4-2.

[CaliforniaChief]

And I've got about 40 minutes before I leave and will be offline.

[BWillie]

Champagne should be reserved for when you're done with 1 game playins. IMO

I kind of feel that way for the players, but for the fans....celebrate all you want. I'm going to buy Champagne myself when they clinch!

[BWillie]

PH Baustista soon please.

[SPchief]

Runners at the corners, no outs for the Jays

[CaliforniaChief]

Blue Jays draw a walk, he gets to 2nd on an error by Morales, and steals third. Then a walk. 1st and 3rd, nobody out for Encarnacion. M's changing pitchers.

[CaliforniaChief]

This would be a grand time for a 3 run bomb.

[siberian khatru]

C'mon, Jays, just do us one more solid.

[CaliforniaChief]

Sac fly, 4-3 Mariners.

[SPchief]

Sac fly, 4-3 M's 1 out runner at 1st

[CaliforniaChief]

C'mon Lind, find a gap here.

[CaliforniaChief]

Base hit! Tie game!

[SPchief]

Tied up!

[CaliforniaChief]

Lind advances to 2nd, just 1 out.

[penbrook]

Come on Valencia

[CaliforniaChief]

Just God-awful defense by the Mariners. Valencia up now.

[SPchief]

Fuck you Valencia. Grounds out, Lind to 3rd

[CaliforniaChief]

2 out, runner to 3rd.

[CaliforniaChief]

C'mon Kottaras. Launch here. Or walk. Or strikeout. It's all he does.

[SPchief]

Kottaras looks at the K. Fuck em both

[CaliforniaChief]

Going to the 6th all tied up. Not bad.

[alnorth]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Blue Jays</p>&mdash; Jeremy Guthrie (@TheRealJGuts) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealJGuts/status/515259279084113920">September 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[CaliforniaChief]

Unrelated note, but the Twins offered Phil Hughes a chance to pitch in relief to earn his bonus. Hughes appreciated the offer but declined.

[CaliforniaChief]

Damn it.

[CaliforniaChief]

Morrison homers, 5-4 M's.

[SPchief]

M's take the lead on a HR

[alnorth]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Liam Hendriks found a mouse in the clubhouse. The players can&#39;t catch him. Alcides Escobar is trying to clear the critter from his locker.</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/status/515260702056251392">September 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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I knew that the Cell would be a run-down dump topped only by Oakland.

[KCrockaholic]

I really want tonight to be the night.

[Prison Bitch]

I really want tonight to be the night.

You do?

[CaliforniaChief]

6-4 M's, two out with a runner on third.

[CaliforniaChief]

Going to the bottom of the 6th, Mariners lead it 6-4.

I'm outta here for now...going to a Kings hockey game at Staples tonight. Enjoy, and let's hope the Jays can find a way to set us up for tonight.

[KCrockaholic]

You do?

Yeah, personal reasons.

[petegz28]

Seattle up 6-4 in the 7th. We are going to have to win a few more games

[petegz28]

Make that 7-4

[ChiTown]

Make that 7-4

Meh, we just need to take care of our own biness. Take tonight's game and let's see what happens

[KCrockaholic]

Looks like it'll have to be tomorrow or Saturday I guess.

[ROYC75]

Detroit up 2-0 in the 1st.

V Martinez 2 run shot

[ChiTown]

Detroit up 2-0 in the 1st.

V Martinez 2 run shot

Home runs......must be nice to be able to hit those

[Prison Bitch]

Cleveland pitchers set the MLB record for striking out batters this year.

[jimidollar]

Go Royals!

[ChiTown]

Come on HOS!

[lewdog]

HOZ is coming through!

[stonedstooge]

SCORED IN THE FIRST. w00t

[ChiTown]

YES!!! 2 out run scored. Nice!

[jimidollar]

Yes! 1-0.

[alnorth]

wow, sounds like we got Royals fans in Chicago

[siberian khatru]

Two-out magic

[siberian khatru]

wow, sounds like we got Royals fans in Chicago

That's just Rany

[suzzer99]

Rany is sitting as close as he can to the visiting dugout. Listen for screams if Ned bunts.

[suzzer99]

26 more outs!

[ChiTown]

Seems like Moose got a bad jump on that ball.

[KChiefs1]

Rany is sitting as close as he can to the visiting dugout. Listen for screams if Ned bunts.

I've read his stuff & heard him on the radio but have no idea what he looks like v

[suzzer99]

3-2 Tigers!

[Three7s]

Thanks for swinging at the first pitch and grounding out, Perez.

I'm gonna be on him for the reason of the season and post-season for his pathetic ABs.

[ChiTown]

Alex and Sal with a couple of shit AB's. GEEZUS.......

[GloryDayz]

I love that color green the Sox are wearing... It reminds me of my high school uniform. I hate them a little less now...

[ROYC75]

Damn Shields.... 10-2 road & 4-5 home with the era's to show ?

Maybe we need to rethink this home playoff game starting pitcher ?

[BWillie]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Liam Hendriks found a mouse in the clubhouse. The players can't catch him. Alcides Escobar is trying to clear the critter from his locker.</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/status/515260702056251392">September 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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I knew that the Cell would be a run-down dump topped only by Oakland.

Who knew Moustakas was that nimble

[BWillie]

Detroit up 2-0 in the 1st.

V Martinez 2 run shot

V Mart unstoppable this year.

[Three7s]

The AB that Danks just had is exactly what I wish our hitters could do on a constant basis. Work a count, foul off tough pitches, take a walk or get a hit. These guys are just too damn stupid to do it.

[blake1771]

too many pitches.

[KChiefs1]

too many pitches.


Yep. Going to need the bullpen tonight.

[petegz28]

Well, that didn't take long at all

[GloryDayz]

Son of a BITCH!

[lewdog]

Poop

[KChiefs1]

Can't have that happen in the WC game vs Lester.

[stonedstooge]

SHields gives up the gopher ball. 2-1 Sux

[penbrook]

Can't have that happen in the WC game vs Lester.

That's why I want Ventura to start

[Three7s]

Can't have that happen in the WC game vs Lester.
You do realize we aren't in the playoffs yet, right? NOTHING is impossible with this team.

[petegz28]

Seattle laughing their ass's off at us right now. They know we will choke our way out of the playoffs

[siberian khatru]

Really? Phegley?

[Al Bundy]

We got turd Shields tonight.

[alnorth]

That's why I want Ventura to start

Get over it. Ventura is pitching Sunday.

[petegz28]

Can't have that happen in the WC game vs Lester.

We ain't getting to the WC, Son. This team does nothing but choke. As much as I love this team I will not be shocked at all if we come up 1 game short.

[KChiefs1]

You do realize we aren't in the playoffs yet, right? NOTHING is impossible with this team.


We aren't? Everyone has talking about champagne & googles today. What was that all about?

[blake1771]

you could tell that Danks' at bat got in Shield's head.

[mr. tegu]

Shields can get a less than stellar start out of the way tonight. The offense will pick him up anyways.

[petegz28]

Shields can get a less than stellar start out of the way tonight. The offense will pick him up anyways.

:hmmm:

LMAO

[petegz28]

Good thing we are running Moose back out there. Ned just coaching like a champ!

[petegz28]

Good thing we are running Moose back out there. Ned just coaching like a champ!

See? Basehit!!! :)

[lewdog]

Good thing we are running Moose back out there. Ned just coaching like a champ!

PETE FAIL

[stonedstooge]

MOOOOOOOSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEE with a leadoff single

[ChiTown]

We ain't getting to the WC, Son. This team does nothing but choke. As much as I love this team I will not be shocked at all if we come up 1 game short.

Jesus fucking Christ Pete ease up. it's a one run game don't be a pussy

[petegz28]

WTF is with the bunt?

[alnorth]

We ain't getting to the WC, Son. This team does nothing but choke. As much as I love this team I will not be shocked at all if we come up 1 game short.

First of all, this post is utterly ridiculous. You are saying the Royals will lose their last 5 and the Mariners will win their last 4. That is not going to happen.

Second, why do you insist on being so miserable all the time? Do you enjoy being unhappy?

[lewdog]

We ain't getting to the WC, Son. This team does nothing but choke. As much as I love this team I will not be shocked at all if we come up 1 game short.

You do realize that would take a pretty large collapse of the Royals and the Mariners winning most of the rest of their games right? You did study elementary math right?

[stonedstooge]

DAMMIT ESKY

[lewdog]

Al North always beats me to the punch so I never look smart!

:cuss:

[Three7s]

Alright, I know that no one is gonna want to read this, but unfortunately, due to a bad Royals offense, I'm going to type this anyway.

Let's assume we lose the game tonight due to our offense's inability to do anything at all. Hector Noesi starts tomorrow and, honestly, he's really nothing special. If the Royals can't score at least 5+ runs off him, then they could be blanked by anyone at any time. Now, even assuming we do score runs tomorrow night, the real issue is that Guthrie is our starter tomorrow night. That will probably result in a high-scoring game. How well do the Royals do in those types of games? Not well.

I'm not saying we DEFINITELY lose tomorrow, just that bad Guthrie could show up at any time.

Saturday's game is Duffy vs Danks. That has low-scoring game written all over it. The Royals are terribad against Danks, like Lester bad. It makes no sense. Just the way it is. Hopefully, Duffy can pitch another shut-out and we score a run.

Sunday is Ventura vs Bassett. Yes, the same Bassett that shut down the Tigers. Another low-scoring game.

Basically, what I'm saying is that while the Royals could potentially win every game this series, we could lose them as well. If the Mariners win 2 of their last 3 games and we lose all 4, then guess what? The streak continues.

I hope to hell it doesn't, but I just can't ignore it with this team.

[GloryDayz]

Ugh...

[petegz28]

First of all, this post is utterly ridiculous. You are saying the Royals will lose their last 5 and the Mariners will win their last 4. That is not going to happen.

Second, why do you insist on being so miserable all the time? Do you enjoy being unhappy?

Is a 5-game losing streak really something that would surprise you from this team? I don't think they will lose 5 straight but would you really be shocked if they did?

[lewdog]

Alright, I know that no one is gonna want to read this, but unfortunately, due to a bad Royals offense, I'm going to type this anyway.

Let's assume we lose the game tonight due to our offense's inability to do anything at all. Hector Noesi starts tomorrow and, honestly, he's really nothing special. If the Royals can't score at least 5+ runs off him, then they could be blanked by anyone at any time. Now, even assuming we do score runs tomorrow night, the real issue is that Guthrie is our starter tomorrow night. That will probably result in a high-scoring game. How well do the Royals do in those types of games? Not well.

I'm not saying we DEFINITELY lose tomorrow, just that bad Guthrie could show up at any time.

Saturday's game is Duffy vs Danks. That has low-scoring game written all over it. The Royals are terribad against Danks, like Lester bad. It makes no sense. Just the way it is. Hopefully, Duffy can pitch another shut-out and we score a run.

Sunday is Ventura vs Bassett. Yes, the same Bassett that shut down the Tigers. Another low-scoring game.

Basically, what I'm saying is that while the Royals could potentially win every game this series, we could lose them as well. If the Mariners win 2 of their last 3 games and we lose all 4, then guess what? The streak continues.

I hope to hell it doesn't, but I just can't ignore it with this team.

REPORTED

[stonedstooge]

Alright, I know that no one is gonna want to here this, but unfortunately, due to a bad Royals offense, I'm going to type this anyway.

Let's assume we lose the game tonight due to our offense's inability to do anything at all. Hector Noesi starts tomorrow and, honestly, he's really nothing special. If the Royals can't score at least 5+ runs off him, then they could be blanked by anyone at any time. Now, even assuming we do score runs tomorrow night, the real issue is that Guthrie is our starter tomorrow night. That will probably result in a high-scoring game. How well do the Royals do in those types of games? Not well.

I'm not saying we DEFINITELY lose tomorrow, just that bad Guthrie could show up at any time.

Saturday's game is Duffy vs Danks. That has low-scoring game written all over it. The Royals are terribad against Danks, like Lester bad. It makes no sense. Just the way it is. Hopefully, Duffy can pitch another shut-out and we score a run.

Sunday is Ventura vs Bassett. Yes, the same Bassett that shut down the Tigers. Another low-scoring game.

Basically, what I'm saying is that while the Royals could potentially win every game this series, we could lose them as well. If the Mariners win 2 of their last 3 games and we lose all 4, then guess what? The streak continues.

I hope to hell it doesn't, but I just can't ignore it with this team.

Don't want to hear it. QUIT THINKING SO MUCH

[siberian khatru]

It happens: 2011 Braves, 1987 Blue Jays ...

Throw in Chiefs vs Colts just last year, and I wouldn't be TOO comfortable either.

[alnorth]

Alright, I know that no one is gonna want to read this, but unfortunately, due to a bad Royals offense, I'm going to type this anyway.

Let's assume we lose the game tonight due to our offense's inability to do anything at all. Hector Noesi starts tomorrow and, honestly, he's really nothing special. If the Royals can't score at least 5+ runs off him, then they could be blanked by anyone at any time. Now, even assuming we do score runs tomorrow night, the real issue is that Guthrie is our starter tomorrow night. That will probably result in a high-scoring game. How well do the Royals do in those types of games? Not well.

I'm not saying we DEFINITELY lose tomorrow, just that bad Guthrie could show up at any time.

Saturday's game is Duffy vs Danks. That has low-scoring game written all over it. The Royals are terribad against Danks, like Lester bad. It makes no sense. Just the way it is. Hopefully, Duffy can pitch another shut-out and we score a run.

Sunday is Ventura vs Bassett. Yes, the same Bassett that shut down the Tigers. Another low-scoring game.

Basically, what I'm saying is that while the Royals could potentially win every game this series, we could lose them as well. If the Mariners win 2 of their last 3 games and we lose all 4, then guess what? The streak continues.

I hope to hell it doesn't, but I just can't ignore it with this team.

Counterpoint: The Mariners are playing 3 games against the Angels.

[alnorth]

Is a 5-game losing streak really something that would surprise you from this team? I don't think they will lose 5 straight but would you really be shocked if they did?

Yes, combined with the required winning streak from Seattle, it would be fucking stunning. You are waving your hands at what would be an epic collapse that the Monte Carlo simulations are literally saying would be a 1 in 1,000 event.

Is this a bit or something? I mean, if its just your schtick to live in doom and gloom in an attempt to reverse-double-jinx our opponent, fine, but if you are really feeling what you are typing, you may need help.

[Three7s]

Counterpoint: The Mariners are playing 3 games against the Angels.
Very true. It's incredibly unlikely that all of the events in my post happen, and if even one of them doesn't, then we make the playoffs. I'm just trying to make a point that you can't just assume playoffs at this point, because it could really hurt if you get too high and it doesn't happen.

[lewdog]

Very true. It's incredibly unlikely that all of the events in my post happen, and if even one of them doesn't, then we make the playoffs. I'm just trying to make a point that you can't just assume playoffs at this point, because it could really hurt if you get too high and it doesn't happen.

You won't have much longer to post after you're banned from this thread tonight. So get in what you can!

[alnorth]

Very true. It's incredibly unlikely that all of the events in my post happen, and if even one of them doesn't, then we make the playoffs. I'm just trying to make a point that you can't just assume playoffs at this point, because it could really hurt if you get too high and it doesn't happen.

oh, by the way, if we lose all 4 and the Mariners win 2, the streak doesn't continue. We would first have to lose to them Monday. So you also have to add in losing to them to your hair-on-fire panic depression scenario.

[petegz28]

What would impress me is to see a little power tonight and for Gordon and Perez to actually be productive at the plate

[Three7s]

You won't have much longer to post after you're banned from this thread tonight. So get in what you can!
Wow, someone's uneasy tonight.

I make a post portraying what I felt and you want to go on a tirade? Well, here's another thought.

**** off.

[58-4ever]

Some good cuts tonight. I'd be surprised if we didn't score at least 3 on Quintana

[DJJasonp]

that guy has kidnapped kids in his basement, for sure!

[lewdog]

Wow, someone's uneasy tonight.

I make a post portraying what I felt and you want to go on a tirade? Well, here's another thought.

**** off.

https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/sarcasmmeter2-gif.279324/

[58-4ever]

What would impress me is to see a little power tonight and for Gordon and Perez to actually be productive at the plate

It'd get a couple guys out of a long slump. THE LO-CAIN TRIANGLE

[petegz28]

Hey, Ned....let's have Hos bunt here..what do you say?

[58-4ever]

LoCain has long strides...

[petegz28]

:facepalm:

[58-4ever]

Hosmer sucking the penis.

[petegz28]

Hosmer tried to win the next 4 games with that swing

[ChiTown]

Hey, Ned....let's have Hos bunt here..what do you say?

Or first pinchhitting and just pop it up

[58-4ever]

Butler grounds out. You can fast-forward time.

[58-4ever]

Butler strikes out. You can fast-forward time.

FMP

[petegz28]

See, leadoff double and our next hitters immediately choke.....and you think I'm crazy thinking they could drop 5 straight?

[ChiTown]

Those are 2 disgusting plate appearances. FFS!

[alnorth]

I don't think I'm gonna miss Butler.

As a good guy and good 'ol boy, sure, but probably not as a baseball player.

[58-4ever]

I don't think I'm gonna miss Butler.

As a good guy and good 'ol boy, sure, but probably not as a baseball player.

I've heard he is a feeder

[58-4ever]

I've heard he is a feeder

Loves to watch women eat Long John's Silvers

[petegz28]

Wow..way to take advantage of the leadoff double, guys.

[ChiTown]

Wow. That's just fucked up.

[lewdog]

I won't miss William either.

[Three7s]

I don't think I'm gonna miss Butler.

As a good guy and good 'ol boy, sure, but probably not as a baseball player.
The first 4-5 years of Billy Butler? I miss them right now. The last two years? Nah, not really. He's done in my mind. I think his next stop in his career will be nothing more than a platoon player.

[petegz28]

Now, watch Chicago plate this run

[ROYC75]

Who were those CP cocksuckers that said Ibanez and Shields do not pay an important part in the clubhouse on teaching the young kids how to play or prepare for the games.:hmmm:

Anybody want to step forward and deny it now ? ( Hint: it was just mentioned on TV that the younger players do learn from them... be careful not to trip over your dicks when you step forward!)

[Al Bundy]

If Shields gives up one more run this one is over.

[ChiTown]

Shields not looking so Big Game tonight. Looking super hittable especially to shit batters

[58-4ever]

The first 4-5 years of Billy Butler? I miss them right now. The last two years? Nah, not really. He's done in my mind. I think his next stop in his career will be nothing more than a platoon player.

I miss the 4-5 years your Mom and I were together.

[ChiTown]

Who were those CP one who sucks the peniss that said Ibanez and Shields do not pay an important part in the clubhouse on teaching the young kids how to play or prepare for the games.:hmmm:

Anybody want to step forward and deny it now ? ( Hint: it was just mentioned on TV that the younger players do learn from them... be careful not to trip over your dicks when you step forward!)

LOL. Roy, really?

[58-4ever]

I miss the 4-5 years your Mom and I were together.

-RedRum69

[petegz28]

Now, watch Chicago plate this run

Told you

Bed has been shit

[stonedstooge]

CRIPES BOYS

[ChiTown]

So, we look like dumb assess tonight

[58-4ever]

LOL. Roy, really?

I especially liked the tripping over your dicks. Shields looks to be getting the rust off before our 1 game playoff trip.

[58-4ever]

Told you

Bed has been shit

4th inning Pete. Calm down.

[siberian khatru]

Welp.

Commence sphincter clench

[58-4ever]

4th inning Pete. Calm down.

No Fire Shields banners yet...please

[petegz28]

4-1 before inning is over

[GloryDayz]

Ugh.........

[58-4ever]

The White Sox fans are somewhat sparse tonight.

[58-4ever]

Mooooose?

[CoMoChief]

what is this shit?

[58-4ever]

This Catcher reminds me of a guy that would hang out with Mike Aviles and Phillip Rivers

[58-4ever]

2 down Fagley

[lewdog]

4-1 before inning is over

Tell me if you know what happens when you leave a tampon in really long....like 24 hours long???

[58-4ever]

Tracy Simien's love child

[ChiTown]

Shields just doesn't look comfortable on the bump tonight. Matter of fact, I doubt he finishes 6 innings.

[58-4ever]

Tell me if you know what happens when you leave a tampon in really long....like 24 hours long???

I'm guessing that's a recipe for a urinary tract infection

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Because........ Lol

[58-4ever]

Shields just doesn't look comfortable on the bump tonight. Matter of fact, I doubt he finishes 6 innings.

He's "battling"

[lewdog]

I'm guessing that's a recipe for a urinary tract infection

Way worse. I think Pete's in the early stages. He could be dead by tomorrow.

[petegz28]

0-2 to 3-2 and let the runner advance

[jimidollar]

Royals strategy for making the postseason: Fuck around and hope everyone else loses.

[petegz28]

0-2 to a walk....yah, this team is fucking hungry ain't they?

[Three7s]

Royals strategy for making the postseason: **** around and hope everyone else loses.
Sounds like how the Chiefs usually get in.

[petegz28]

WHO GIVES A FUCK ABOUT JETER, Fever?

[petegz28]

So Vargas choked...Shields is choking......LMAO

[PHOG]

0-2 to a walk....yah, this team is ****ing hungry ain't they?

:spock:

[Three7s]

0-2 to a walk....yah, this team is ****ing hungry ain't they?
Or it could be that Shields simply doesn't have command tonight. It happens to all pitchers, just happening at the worst time to us.

[petegz28]

Shields if anything has wasted the pen for the night.

[lewdog]

I heard when players don't perform it's because they don't care. Is that true????

[ChiTown]

Wow. Okay, Boys. Wake the fuck up and act like you want this. LETS GO, GAWDDAMNIT!

[58-4ever]

Way worse. I think Pete's in the early stages. He could be dead by tomorrow.

That's a bitchin' vag disease

[Three7s]

Wow. Okay, Boys. Wake the **** up and act like you want this. LETS GO, GAWDDAMNIT!
The Royals need to learn how to win this kind of game if they want to do anything in the playoffs anyway. You can't just expect your pitchers to shut every team down. This is the same shit as last night. They need to show that they can hit and score when they need to.

[PHOG]

Shields if anything has wasted the pen for the night.
:spock: We're always with the White Sux d. duh

[stonedstooge]

w00t. LEADOFF TRIPLE FOR SALVY

[petegz28]

Can we get him home?? And someone please tell him to make sure he tags this time

[58-4ever]

Sounds like how the Chiefs usually get in.

Usually? Interesting word to use. You are an idiot. The Chiefs have "back doored" it a few times, but lately they've gone 11-5 or 13-3 but lose in the first round.

[lewdog]

That's a bitchin' vag disease

Toxic Shock Syndrome. You can thank me later when you remember to always change your tampon too.

[CoMoChief]

Can we get him home?? And someone please tell him to make sure he tags this time

:banghead: this

[lewdog]

Hilarious outfield play. I was giggling like a school girl.

[58-4ever]

The Royals need to learn how to win this kind of game if they want to do anything in the playoffs anyway. You can't just expect your pitchers to shut every team down. This is the same shit as last night. They need to show that they can hit and score when they need to.

Very good analysis. You can't spell analysis without ANAL. Another good lesson for all of us.

[alnorth]

#royalsdevilmagic

[58-4ever]

Can we get him home?? And someone please tell him to make sure he tags this time

I'm sure he needs to be reminded.

[petegz28]

LMAO way to go Infante.....nice choke, bitch

[58-4ever]

Toxic Shock Syndrome. You can thank me later when you remember to always change your tampon too.

I'll thank you as I spit on your back

[baitism]

Should have hit the second pitch.