*** Official Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees Game Thread (5/26) ***

[alnorth]

<table border=3 cellpadding = 4>
<tr><td>Final</td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> R </td><td> H </td><td> E </td></tr>
<tr><td> KC (28-17) </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 2 </td></tr>
<tr><td> NYY (26-21) </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> X </td><td> 5 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 1 </td></tr>
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http://mlb.mlb.com/images/logos/80x80/kc.png

Loss, (3-2) Jason Vargas 4IP 2R 2ER 1BB 6K 1HR
Joe Blanton 2IP 3R 2ER 0BB 1K
Kelvin Herrera 1IP 0R 0ER 1BB 1K
Wade Davis 1IP 0R 0ER 1BB 0K

VS.

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/logos/80x80/nyy.png

Win, (3-3) Adam Warren 6⅓IP 1R 1ER 0BB 5K 1HR
Justin Wilson ⅔IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Dellin Betances 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 3K
Andrew Miller 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 1K

Home Runs

KC

Paulo Orlando, (1) - Top 6th solo shot to right

NYY

Mark Teixeira, (14) - Bottom 1st 2-run homer to left

AL Central

Final: CWS 9, TOR 10
Final: TEX 4, CLE 3
Final: BOS 1, MIN 2
Final: DET 1, OAK 0

Starting Lineups

KC

1. Alcides Escobar, SS
2. Mike Moustakas, 3B
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Kendrys Morales, DH
6. Alex Gordon, LF
7. Salvador Perez, C
8. Omar Infante, 2B
9. Paulo Orlando, RF

NYY

1. Brett Gardner, LF
2. Chris Young, CF/RF
3. Alex Rodriguez, DH
4. Mark Teixeira, 1B
5. Chase Headley, 3B
6. Carlos Beltran, RF
6. Slade Heathcott, CF
7. Stephen Drew, 2B
8. John Ryan Murphy, C
9. Didi Gregorius, SS

[cosmo20002]

we will have our revenge

[Munson]

In for redemption.

We can't let these New York bums win today or tomorrow.

[ChiefRocka]

good game.

[ChiTown]

Let's go, Vargy? Oh my............

[GloryDayz]

Punch them in their faces. In a baseball sort of way!!!!!!!!

[Three7s]

The one thing we have going for us is that Vargas is a leftie. It will be harder for the Yanks to abuse the short porch in right, but still, this game doesn't make me feel too good.

[KurtCobain]

Yanks don't stand a chance.

[Bambi]

you guys see this?

http://cdn-jpg.si.com/sites/default/files/styles/inline_gallery_desktop/public/images/22COVv15Royals_Promo-copy.jpg

[Dartgod]

Fuck.

[Bambi]

****.

Don't worry, it's just "regional" LMAO

[Pablo]

Ah, from one cocksucker fan base to another we go. Hate me some Yankee scum!

Let's get back in this bitch and win the series!

[bdj23]

Ah, from one one who sucks the penis fan base to another we go. Hate me some Yankee scum!

Let's get back in this bitch and win the series!

Simmer down, Danny Parkins.

[Pablo]

Simmer down, Danny Parkins.Yankees your AL team?

[bdj23]

You'd like that, wouldn't you?

**** the Yankees.

[threebag]

Fuck the Yankees LETS GO ROYALS!!!

[mr. tegu]

After the off day yesterday it will be nice to watch some baseball again.

[Why Not?]

Bad news: I'm sick as fuck

Good news: I get to ditch responsibilities and lay in bed and watch every pitch, live.


Now, win damnit!

[alnorth]

Usual lineup today

[cosmo20002]

Early, but I'm still surprised...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2476927-mlb-all-star-game-2015-voting-salvador-perez-lorenzo-cain-top-early-al-results

The Kansas City Royals' sprint to the top of the American League standings has been good for their ascending stars, four of whom lead their respective positions on early All-Star ballot returns.

Catcher Salvador Perez leads all players with 1,447,753 votes, nearly double that of the Oakland Athletics' Stephen Vogt, the second-place player at the position. Outfielder Lorenzo Cain is currently second among all players with 1,376,217 votes. Third baseman Mike Moustakas and shortstop Alcides Escobar also lead their positions on a Royals-dominated list.

Kansas City currently boasts a top-two player at every position. Alex Gordon, who would start as the third outfielder if balloting ended today, gives the AL-leading club five potential starters. Designated hitter Kendrys Morales, second baseman Omar Infante and first baseman Eric Hosmer are holding second place at their positions in voting.



AL All-Star Voting Leaders

Position Player
C Salvador Perez, Royals
1B Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
2B Jose Altuve, Astros
3B Mike Moustakas, Royals
SS Alcides Escobar, Royals
OF Lorenzo Cain, Royals
OF Mike Trout, Angels
OF Alex Gordon, Royals

Source: MLB.com


Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout are the only ones who separate the AL from being an all-Royals affair.

Infante, who is nearly 600,000 votes behind Altuve, is the least likely Royal to make a comeback. Even third outfielder Alex Rios, who has played seven games all season, is only a little more than 300,000 votes out of a starting gig.

The Kansas City-heavy results coincide with the Royals busting out to a 28-16 record heading into Tuesday, the best in the American League. The once-lowly franchise was also baseball's biggest feel-good story last year, carrying a low-cost roster and unorthodox style all the way to the World Series.

Granted, there is still plenty of time for this all to change. Ballots are open until 11:59 p.m. ET on July 2. Even with the Royals contingent coming out heavy, odds are more deserving players will wind up gaining votes over the next month.

That someone like Infante, who is hitting .250/.260/.357 without a home run or stolen base, has more votes than Cleveland Indians second baseman and MVP candidate Jason Kipnis feels like something that should course-correct sooner rather than later.

As it stands, though, Cain and Perez are likely going to see a few familiar faces in the starting lineup come July.

[BWillie]

My girlfriend told me she already voted 35 times. I haven't voted at all yet, time to do my part.

[cosmo20002]

My girlfriend told me she already voted 35 times. I haven't voted at all yet, time to do my part.

They make it really easy to vote multiple times. Just put in the code to show you are a human and hit 'submit' again.

[Three7s]

After the off day yesterday it will be nice to watch some baseball again.
LMAO

[cosmo20002]

First base
1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 1,347,351
2. Eric Hosmer, Royals, 1,101,738
3. Mark Teixeira, Yankees, 342,788
4. Jose Abreu, White Sox, 222,288
5. Albert Pujols, Angels, 217,576

Second base
1. Jose Altuve, Astros, 1,301,754
2. Omar Infante, Royals, 715,345
3. Ian Kinsler, Tigers, 348,115
4. Devon Travis, Blue Jays, 320,572
5. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, 320,420

Shortstop
1. Alcides Escobar, Royals, 1,191,268
2. Jose Iglesias, Tigers, 826,382
3. Marcus Semien, Athletics, 354,954
4. Jed Lowrie, Astros, 332,534
5. Jose Reyes, Blue Jays, 217,417

Third base
1. Mike Moustakas, Royals, 1,261,769
2. Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays, 876,586
3. Pablo Sandoval, Red Sox, 348,787
4. Manny Machado, Orioles, 266,746
5. Adrian Beltre, Rangers, 205,836

Catcher
1. Salvador Perez, Royals, 1,447,753
2. Stephen Vogt, Athletics, 795,848
3. Russell Martin, Blue Jays, 395,192
4. Brian McCann, Yankees, 342,826
5. Caleb Joseph, Orioles, 205,568

Designated hitter
1. Nelson Cruz, Mariners, 1,225,255
2. Kendrys Morales, Royals, 918,049
3. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 351,567
4. David Ortiz, Red Sox, 340,606
5. Victor Martinez, Tigers, 276,232

Outfielders
1. Lorenzo Cain, Royals, 1,376,217
2. Mike Trout, Angels, 1,297,085
3. Alex Gordon, Royals, 991,606
4. Adam Jones, Orioles, 981,926
5. Yoenis Cespedes, Tigers, 668,059
6. Alex Rios, Royals, 629,119
7. Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees, 546,188
8. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays, 499,673
9. Michael Brantley, Indians, 484,548
10. Hanley Ramirez, Red Sox, 478,070
11. Josh Reddick, Athletics, 331,846
12. Brett Gardner, Yankees, 303,171
13. Carlos Beltran, Yankees, 288,674
14. J.D. Martinez, Tigers, 245,736
15. Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 241,279

Hosmer won't beat Miggy, could be selected though
Infante obviously won't win
Esky and Moose look like they may have a real shot at getting voted in
Salvy looks like an easy win
Morales probably won't win, not sure how often DHs get selected but if he's leading the league in RBI, Yost definitely has an excuse to pick him
Cain looks like he'll make it. Alex will be a close call. His batting #s just aren't that good.

[cosmo20002]

Unless they win, what could keep Gordon and Morales out is every team needing to have a player.

[MahiMike]

I just watched 1977 playoffs to get ready for this!

[cosmo20002]

I just watched 1977 playoffs to get ready for this!

They were showing the Brett 3-hr game a couple days ago on ESPN Classic. KC lost. Game and series. :(

Even though I knew the outcome, I was still rooting for them and was disappointed at the result.

[lewdog]

In for a win!

KCUnited, update on hitting any of those Cubs games?!?!

[petegz28]

that was a terrible ab for both esky and cain

[wazu]

Come on, Vargas. Settle shit down.

[C3HIEF3S]

keep the ball in the yard please

[Bambi]

First base
1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 1,347,351
2. Eric Hosmer, Royals, 1,101,738
3. Mark Teixeira, Yankees, 342,788
4. Jose Abreu, White Sox, 222,288
5. Albert Pujols, Angels, 217,576

Second base
1. Jose Altuve, Astros, 1,301,754
2. Omar Infante, Royals, 715,345
3. Ian Kinsler, Tigers, 348,115
4. Devon Travis, Blue Jays, 320,572
5. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, 320,420

Shortstop
1. Alcides Escobar, Royals, 1,191,268
2. Jose Iglesias, Tigers, 826,382
3. Marcus Semien, Athletics, 354,954
4. Jed Lowrie, Astros, 332,534
5. Jose Reyes, Blue Jays, 217,417

Third base
1. Mike Moustakas, Royals, 1,261,769
2. Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays, 876,586
3. Pablo Sandoval, Red Sox, 348,787
4. Manny Machado, Orioles, 266,746
5. Adrian Beltre, Rangers, 205,836

Catcher
1. Salvador Perez, Royals, 1,447,753
2. Stephen Vogt, Athletics, 795,848
3. Russell Martin, Blue Jays, 395,192
4. Brian McCann, Yankees, 342,826
5. Caleb Joseph, Orioles, 205,568

Designated hitter
1. Nelson Cruz, Mariners, 1,225,255
2. Kendrys Morales, Royals, 918,049
3. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 351,567
4. David Ortiz, Red Sox, 340,606
5. Victor Martinez, Tigers, 276,232

Outfielders
1. Lorenzo Cain, Royals, 1,376,217
2. Mike Trout, Angels, 1,297,085
3. Alex Gordon, Royals, 991,606
4. Adam Jones, Orioles, 981,926
5. Yoenis Cespedes, Tigers, 668,059
6. Alex Rios, Royals, 629,119
7. Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees, 546,188
8. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays, 499,673
9. Michael Brantley, Indians, 484,548
10. Hanley Ramirez, Red Sox, 478,070
11. Josh Reddick, Athletics, 331,846
12. Brett Gardner, Yankees, 303,171
13. Carlos Beltran, Yankees, 288,674
14. J.D. Martinez, Tigers, 245,736
15. Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 241,279

Hosmer won't beat Miggy, could be selected though
Infante obviously won't win
Esky and Moose look like they may have a real shot at getting voted in
Salvy looks like an easy win
Morales probably won't win, not sure how often DHs get selected but if he's leading the league in RBI, Yost definitely has an excuse to pick him
Cain looks like he'll make it. Alex will be a close call. His batting #s just aren't that good.

Omar, LMAO

[petegz28]

awww fuck off, ump

[petegz28]

strike 4, yer out

[Bambi]

oh, an obviously we've got some great ballet-stuffing going on.

Great job Royals fans.

[C3HIEF3S]

So far, so good.

[petegz28]

fuck this ump...getting the squeeze already

[petegz28]

vargas is not getting the black on the corners

[petegz28]

no, hud that's not what we want to see...no walks damn it

[stonedstooge]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[C3HIEF3S]

So far, not so good

[wazu]

Alright this shit is getting old fast.

[petegz28]

and we just can't go an inning without giving up runs....

[C3HIEF3S]

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[KChiefs1]

Damn

[siberian khatru]

Christ, make it stop

[Molitoth]

I Fucking Hate the Yankees with a passion.

[petegz28]

i knew it, right after the walk i told my wife, here comes 2-0

[wazu]

Love the tag on this thread.

[stonedstooge]

Welp, need a comeback again boys

[cosmo20002]

Now score a couple AND QUIT FUCKING AROUND ROYALS

[petegz28]

so in the last 3 games we've given up 12 runs in the 1st inning alone

[suzzer99]

I launch the game at work - first damn pitch. Bleh.

[Deberg_1990]

Vargas+Guthrie



Houston, we have a problem....

[Bambi]

A TEX-T Message!

[CoMoChief]

Their SP has been very flippyfloppy thus far.

Doesnt help that nyy play on a tee ball field either.

[cosmo20002]

so in the last 3 games we've given up 12 runs in the 1st inning alone

I bet the voodoo chart didn't predict that

[siberian khatru]

so in the last 3 games we've given up 12 runs in the 1st inning alone

After going, what, four straight starts without giving up a run?

Baseball's a crazy game.

[petegz28]

and our bats have gone on fucking vacation

[cosmo20002]

I launch the game at work - first damn pitch. Bleh.

thanks, suzzer

[petegz28]

obviously we are going to make another chump pitcher look all world

[cosmo20002]

After going, what, four straight starts without giving up a run?

Baseball's a crazy game.

Just when I was really getting worried about the starting pitching, they pull that 4-game stretch.
Then, when you're happy, baseball does this. Fucking baseball.

[petegz28]

:facepalm:

[Molitoth]

Just when I was really getting worried about the starting pitching, they pull that 4-game stretch.
Then, when you're happy, baseball does this. ****ing baseball.

No shit. WTF is going on here?

[Al Bundy]

Well.. so far so good..........

[petegz28]

w in t fucking f is going on?

[cosmo20002]

Shit...I blinked and missing that 1/2 inning. What was it, like 6 pitches?

[Molitoth]

It's the Yankees. They have our number every.freaking.year.
I was surprised we took that last home series.

[petegz28]

gotta love that line...1 hit, 2 runs

[Al Bundy]

Good thing our power guys simply refuse to show up here.

[Molitoth]

Like last year when the Royals were getting hot, then we get a national TV game against the Yankees and get absolutely killed, both times it happened.

[petegz28]

vargas duffy and guthrie can all suck antifreeze

[C3HIEF3S]

take a chill pill guys

[TLO]

Vargas has a strange looking nose.

[C3HIEF3S]

Much better, get some runs now O

[BigMeatballDave]

vargas duffy and guthrie can all suck antifreeze

Whoa! 2 runs! Insurmountable!

[Dartgod]

It's getting to the point where I can't stomach the doom and gloom crowd anymore.

I don't like using the ignore function, but it's enticing me.

[wazu]

Abby is like if Richard Sherman played women's soccer.

[wazu]

It's getting to the point where I can't stomach the doom and gloom crowd anymore.

I don't like using the ignore function, but it's enticing me.

Dude, stop bringing me down with your negativity.

[KCUnited]

Fuck, got the Salvador Pear-ez Yankees broadcast.

[Dartgod]

Dude, stop bringing me down with your negativity.

LMAO

[C3HIEF3S]

It's getting to the point where I can't stomach the doom and gloom crowd anymore.

I don't like using the ignore function, but it's enticing me.

Living and dying on every single pitch in a 162 game season isn't going to allow one to have a very enjoyable time.

[tyler360]

Jeez

[stonedstooge]

QUIT SWINGING AT THOSE SHIT PITCHES. Thank you

[tyler360]

Just make this guy work some with his pitches

[ArrowheadHawk]

Fucking hit-less sons of bitches.

[Al Bundy]

Yikes.. those were some pussy at bats.

[GloryDayz]

Just got in from yard work, should I head back out? Is this the 2nd game into a slump that we won't pull ourselves out of?

[jimidollar]

Had to slump sometime.

[GloryDayz]

A thumbless bobblehead? Really???!!!

[C3HIEF3S]

By early, you might want to be in like 2 hours before the gates open if you want that bobblehead.

[petegz28]

ffs, omar

[GloryDayz]

Fuck you Infante!

[Molitoth]

http://static.foxsports.com/fe/images/MLB/Headshots/140x170/7599.jpg

Vargas in 20 years:
http://www.funnybone.com/ComicImage/NA/fcde3885-35b5-43e6-b5a9-397f7d7fc220/320/510/Y/Y

[Mr. Laz]

Infante can suck my dick


I would rather just roll with Colon, even if he isn't as proven.

[Mr. Laz]

yea, we're losing this.


Maybe the players figure that Yost gave up early yesterday so it's their turn to give up today.

[lewdog]

yea, we're losing this.

Might as well stop watching and posting then!

BYE!!!!!

[petegz28]

ump squeezing again..that's strike right there

[ChiTown]

yea, we're losing this.


Maybe the players figure that Yost gave up early yesterday so it's their turn to give up today.

:shake:

[Mr. Laz]

Might as well stop watching and posting then!

BYE!!!!!
way ahead of ya

channel turned

fuck off

[tyler360]

Damn

[GloryDayz]

Fuck A-Rod. Cheating whore!

[jimidollar]

This doesn't look good.

[lewdog]

way ahead of ya

channel turned

fuck off

Does Spongebob Squarepants still have new episodes?

[tk13]

yea, we're losing this.


Maybe the players figure that Yost gave up early yesterday so it's their turn to give up today.

We gave up 8 runs in the first inning yesterday.

[lewdog]

Lost my feed. What happened?

[C3HIEF3S]

Lost my feed. What happened?

Pop out to 2nd

[petegz28]

we are swinging to swing right now

[lewdog]

Pop out to 2nd

Thank you.

Love you.

[Dartgod]

yea, we're losing this.


Maybe the players figure that Yost gave up early yesterday so it's their turn to give up today.

It must suck to be so fucking miserable 60+ times a year.

[C3HIEF3S]

way ahead of ya

channel turned

fuck off

Something tells me baseball isn't for you. Kind of like last year, you may remember.

[petegz28]

vargas hasn't got that call all night...

[stonedstooge]

MOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SINGLES

[petegz28]

BASEHIT!!!! DREAMS DO COME TRUE!

[C3HIEF3S]

There's a start

[lewdog]

Something tells me baseball isn't for you. Kind of like last year, you may remember.

Something tells me he should stick to football and MMA.....it's his ADHD.

[petegz28]

good rip...no luck

[petegz28]

twins game hasnt even started yet and they're already winning

[GloryDayz]

We seem to need to reset our brains a bit in the box, I know we can hit better than this. Like golf, half of baseball is 90 percent mental...

[petegz28]

We seem to need to reset our brains a bit in the box, I know we can hit better than this. Like golf, half of baseball is 90 percent mental...

they're pressing

[ChiTown]

We are offensively constipated right now. A little prune juice before the start of the 5th and we are going to shit all over Warren and the Yanks. Fuck those cheating fucks

[petegz28]

dont walk him

[petegz28]

blanton, really?

[C3HIEF3S]

This is most likely Vargas' last batter

[petegz28]

figures, we can't buy a hit and they can't help but find holes

[BigMeatballDave]

Calm the Fuck down, folks. We took 2 of 3 from them just over a week ago. And we're coming off a 5 game win streak. We might lose 3 straight here. Big. Fucking. Deal.

[C3HIEF3S]

blanton, really?

Yes, the plan was for Vargas to start and go 75 pitches with Blanton picking up the rest of the slack.

[ChiTown]

blanton, really?

Yeah, Vargas is on am pitch count tonight. Probably 75-80. Blanton can come in and chew some innings

[BigMeatballDave]

Battered wife syndrome.

[petegz28]

ump has handed out extra strikes to ny all night

[C3HIEF3S]

Sometimes you get those calls, sometimes you don't. Tonight we aren't. That's baseball.

[petegz28]

fuck you ump!

[stonedstooge]

IT TAKES 5 I GUESS

[GloryDayz]

they're pressing

Perhaps they can clear their minds with some mental squeezing instead of pressing..

http://www.radiofreedom.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Boobs-meme.png

[petegz28]

Sometimes you get those calls, sometimes you don't. Tonight we aren't. That's baseball.

he's squeezed vargas all night long...

[C3HIEF3S]

GD, hos is good.

[petegz28]

GD, hos is good.

yeah, saved a run there if not 2

[petegz28]

just funny all this all-star talk when we are coming off a 14-1 ass whipping and score a whopping 2 runs in our last 2 games

[lewdog]

I'm curious. Do you think the players know to give up in this game?

[tk13]

just funny all this all-star talk when we are coming off a 14-1 ass whipping and score a whopping 2 runs in our last 2 games

Absolutely, we deserve to forfeit any spots our guys happen to win.

[petegz28]

Absolutely, we deserve to forfeit any spots our guys happen to win.

im just making light of the timing

[ChiTown]

just funny all this all-star talk when we are coming off a 14-1 ass whipping and score a whopping 2 runs in our last 2 games

Pete, I love ya, but there are times when you post like a guy that is experiencing his first baseball season. Seriously, dude, this is a marathon, not a sprint

[lewdog]

Pete was simply pointing out the irony. Give him a break! It is kind of funny.

[petegz28]

im just making light of the timing

Pete, I love ya, but there are times when you post like a guy that is experiencing his first baseball season. Seriously, dude, this is a marathon, not a sprint

see quoted

[petegz28]

salvy has swung at balls, 3,4,5 & 6

[C3HIEF3S]

Joe Blanton incoming

[lewdog]

Welp, I'm going swimming. I can hear the game but not see much once in the water. If we comeback in this, it's all on me.

[Why Not?]

Like the move. I'd be fine with Vargas being a 2x through guy, except in blowouts

[stonedstooge]

Oh shit

[Dartgod]

Well, fuck.

That's on Orlando. HORRIBLE route to the ball.

[GloryDayz]

Yeah, we've lost a lot in a lot of areas.

[Stanley Nickels]

I'm in NYC and nobody seems to care about this game. All eyes are on the hockey game instead

[stonedstooge]

Lost his grip on the throw dammit

[KChiefs1]

Cain with another error. Damn.

[GloryDayz]

With the way we've lost the ability to see pitches, I'm not sure they didn't have us at 2-0. Ugh, just ugh!

[cosmo20002]

Great catch, rare shit throw by Alex.

[ChiTown]

Hmm, that's not good. Well shit, got to turn this around tomorrow with CY on the mound

[mr. tegu]

This looks to be our first throw away series of the season.

[Al Bundy]

Worthless "effort" tonight. Can't let this 3 game losing streak turn into a 10 game losing streak.

[stonedstooge]

OHMYGOD LOCAIN

[KChiefs1]

Ha Ha Ha

Cain makes up for the error.

[tk13]

What a catch.

[Three7s]

Doesn't matter, with the putrid effort from the offense, this game is over.

[Dartgod]

Worthless "effort" tonight. Can't let this 3 game losing streak turn into a 10 game losing streak.

Yeah, fuck Cain for almost letting that ball hit off the wall. What a turd.

[lewdog]

Worthless "effort" tonight. Can't let this 3 game losing streak turn into a 10 game losing streak.

Did they give up or were they outplayed? Asking for a friend.

[mr. tegu]

Orlando is not good in the outfield at all. He has messed up Cain a few times and doesn't really make any plays a regular defender wouldn't.

[cosmo20002]

Two great catches that inning. Still gave up 3 runs.

[petegz28]

3rd loss in a row is one thing, 3rd straight ass whipping is something else

[GloryDayz]

Not to be an alarmist, but it might be time for the players to kick the coaches out of the locker room and ask each other what the problem is. The sooner they get to it, the sooner we might break out of this "almost every facet of the game" funk we seem to be in.

OK, that's being an alarmist, but I know how this team needs to be hitting on all 8 cylinders to succeed, and right now we aren't.

[Three7s]

Did they give up or were they outplayed? Asking for a friend.
They didn't give up, but the effort just wasn't there on the part of the offense. This pitcher is a dime a dozen. Average fastball and nice breaking slider. Never saw a 3rd pitch for the hitters to worry about, yet they were swinging as if they'd never seen a slider before. Complete joke.

[petegz28]

we just love swinging at pitches in the dirt tonight

[Three7s]

we just love swinging at pitches in the dirt tonight
Refer to my above post.

[ChiTown]

Not to be an alarmist, but it might be time for the players to kick the coaches out of the locker room and ask each other what the problem is. The sooner they get to it, the sooner we might break out of this "almost every facet of the game" funk we seem to be in.

OK, that's being an alarmist, but I know how this team needs to be hitting on all 8 cylinders to succeed, and right now we aren't.

Wait, what? Not even close. This happens to EVERY MLB team - even the great ones. It's just our turn to experience what happens when your pitching turns to shit and you can't buy a hit/run.

[suzzer99]

Why the hell was something called Joe Blanton pitching in a 2-0 game?

[Al Bundy]

Did they give up or were they outplayed? Asking for a friend.

Outpitched in the last 3 games.

[GloryDayz]

I'll take it...

[petegz28]

well no shut out at least

[TLO]

Short porch. Wow.

[lewdog]

Nice!

[cosmo20002]

Orlando is not good in the outfield at all. He has messed up Cain a few times and doesn't really make any plays a regular defender wouldn't.

Orlando answers Tegu's smack!

[stonedstooge]

ORLANDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[petegz28]

Why the hell was something called Joe Blanton pitching in a 2-0 game?

ned yost had a plan

[Al Bundy]

Wait, what? Not even close. This happens to EVERY MLB team - even the great ones. It's just our turn to experience what happens when your pitching turns to shit and you can't buy a hit/run.

The Cardinals are the only team left that hasn't had a 3 game losing streak.

[TLO]

Sweeny just took a jab at Ryan. Lol.

[lewdog]

Sweeney with the dig on fever! Yes!!!!

[tk13]

I'd rather used Morales than Blanton, but everybody seems to lose their mind when he gets into a game.

[Three7s]

Orlando got us back one of the runs he cost us last inning.

[cosmo20002]

Not to be an alarmist, but it might be time for the players to kick the coaches out of the locker room and ask each other what the problem is. The sooner they get to it, the sooner we might break out of this "almost every facet of the game" funk we seem to be in.

OK, that's being an alarmist, but I know how this team needs to be hitting on all 8 cylinders to succeed, and right now we aren't.

Sucks getting yer ass kicked a few games after mostly being so great all year, but yeah...a little alarmist...

[petegz28]

Sweeney with the dig on fever! Yes!!!!

missed it, what did he say?

[Dartgod]

Why the hell was something called Joe Blanton pitching in a 2-0 game?

Who would you have put in there?

[GloryDayz]

Wait, what? Not even close. This happens to EVERY MLB team - even the great ones. It's just our turn to experience what happens when your pitching turns to shit and you can't buy a hit/run.

I get it, I really do, I just know this team breaks out of such funks by having a heart-to-heart team meeting. Might as well have it now.

If not now, perhaps if we get swept in this series.

[Three7s]

Who would you have put in there?
No one. He was the only option for today, unless you'd rather see Aaron Brooks.

[Dartgod]

I'd rather used Morales than Blanton, but everybody seems to lose their mind when he gets into a game.

Morales pitched 2 innings yesterday.

[tk13]

I get it, I really do, I just know this team breaks out of such funks by having a heart-to-heart team meeting. Might as well have it now.

If not now, perhaps if we get swept in this series.

It's a 3 game losing streak. If this team goes the entire season without a 3 game losing streak, they are probably the greatest baseball team of all time. No exaggeration.

[petegz28]

Morales pitched 2 innings yesterday.

who didn't???

[GloryDayz]

It's a 3 game losing streak. If this team goes the entire season without a 3 game losing streak, they are probably the greatest baseball team of all time. No exaggeration.

OK. i just sense something deeper than being a little out of synch.

I hope I'm wrong.

[Three7s]

It's a 3 game losing streak. If this team goes the entire season without a 3 game losing streak, they are probably the greatest baseball team of all time. No exaggeration.
Again, it's not the losing streak. It's how we've lost. The hitters have been totally puzzled at the plate. Really awful approach is the main issue. Pitching has been about the same, so I'm not going to get into that. (minus the Guthrie start)

[lewdog]

missed it, what did he say?

Saying he remembers hitting his first homer, hud does and Ryan remembers his first minor league homer. Long pause.... Fever says well my next minor league homer will be my first.

ROFL

[Dartgod]

who didn't???

Joe Blanton for one.

[tk13]

Morales pitched 2 innings yesterday.

Yeah I know, but you could've used Blanton for those two innings and flip flopped it. Just because they actually planned this out a few days ago... Vargas goes Tuesday and Blanton follows him once he gets to 75.

I'm going to guess Ned did what he did because Vargas and Morales are both lefties. The Yankees loaded up their lineup with righties, and Blanton gets to face them.

[GloryDayz]

And I'm sick of the "first woman in the majors" commercial too.

At this point just send some chick out there, let everybody blog "where they were", and let's be done with it.

It'll be the longest inning in baseball prolly, but give whomever at least that one full inning.

[petegz28]

Joe Blanton for one.

sarcasm, brother

[tk13]

Again, it's not the losing streak. It's how we've lost. The hitters have been totally puzzled at the plate. Really awful approach is the main issue. Pitching has been about the same, so I'm not going to get into that. (minus the Guthrie start)

That's baseball. We faced a couple good pitchers too. Well Wacha is good. Eovaldi should be... he throws as hard as anyone in baseball.

[alnorth]

That was a pretty awesome story

[GloryDayz]

That was a pretty awesome storyLOL, "I hate this guy"!!! That's awesome!

[Strongside]

Mike should be a permanent fixture in the booth. What a pleasure to listen to.

[lewdog]

Mike should be a permanent fixture in the booth. What a pleasure to listen to.

Are you ok with multiple references to God or Jesus per game?

His stories are good though. And he's better than Fever.

[Three7s]

Are you ok with multiple references to God or Jesus per game?

His stories are good though. And he's better than Fever.
I know George would have a fit. (gblowfish)

[tk13]

Mike should be a permanent fixture in the booth. What a pleasure to listen to.

Blowfish would go through 162 television sets a year if that happened.

[GloryDayz]

Mike should be a permanent fixture in the booth. What a pleasure to listen to.This..

[Strongside]

Are you ok with multiple references to God or Jesus per game?

His stories are good though. And he's better than Fever.

Wutteryu, some kinda jesus-hatin' Jew boy? You gonna come into my country you better learn to love my God too, y'all.

[petegz28]

if the object of the game was to hit the ball right to someone, making them move as little as possible, we would be killing it this game

[Strongside]

Morales got just the tip.

[Al Bundy]

Mike was AWFUL the last half inning.

[GloryDayz]

Are you ok with multiple references to God or Jesus per game?

His stories are good though. And he's better than Fever.

I'm good with God, and further references to Guinness too - Guinness is, after all, God's beer.

[Strongside]

Well. We may be looking at 3 straight.

[GloryDayz]

Mike was AWFUL the last half inning.

What the hay bro? He was awesome!

[petegz28]

Well. We may be looking at 3 straight.

We were looking at 3 straight the instant Vargas gave up the jack

[Strongside]

We've been out scored 25-3 in our last 3 games. My goodness. That's turrible.

[petegz28]

haven't had a big inning in quite some time now

[petegz28]

wow...we are in a funk all the way around, pitching, offense and defense......

[Three7s]

We've been out scored 25-3 in our last 3 games. My goodness. That's turrible.
In the Royals defense, much of that was just in one game.

[GloryDayz]

Hud makes a valid observation, but he doesn't do a good enough job of telling us how they cycles is broken. Perhaps with him it was like some NASCAR instances where a driver let's the car come to him in terms of control.

IDK, I think they need to do more than just wait for fate to bring back the wins, or keep pressing harder.

[Strongside]

Hud makes a valid observation, but he doesn't do a good enough job of telling us how they cycles is broken. Perhaps with him it was like some NASCAR instances where a driver let's the car come to him in terms of control.

IDK, I think they need to do more than just wait for fate to bring back the wins, or keep pressing harder.

I don't know what in the hell you just said, but yes.

[GloryDayz]

wow...we are in a funk all the way around, pitching, offense and defense......

That's what concerns me, we have the occasional spark here and there, but not real fire in any area of the game right now.

And a lead-off walk sucks!

[GloryDayz]

Woot...

[GloryDayz]

I don't know what in the hell you just said, but yes.

Hud made another semi-stoned observation that we're in a funk/slump (duh!!), but he stopped short of telling us how you break that funk.

[suzzer99]

I smell a big inning coming in the top of the 8th. Book it.

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/riddick/images/c/c2/Anatoli_Petrov.png/revision/latest?cb=20140121141525

[petegz28]

Hud makes a valid observation, but he doesn't do a good enough job of telling us how they cycles is broken. Perhaps with him it was like some NASCAR instances where a driver let's the car come to him in terms of control.

IDK, I think they need to do more than just wait for fate to bring back the wins, or keep pressing harder.

It would be nice if our starting pitching could go the 1st inning without allowing runs....

The other team has scored first in 4 straight games. We pulled out the win Saturday...Sunday we batted for the fist time down 2-0, yesterday we allowed 8 runs in the bottom of the 1st, today we allow 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st...

When your starting pitching can't even start the game without giving up runs then it's kinda hard to not lose

[petegz28]

asking the Ump if a Yankee swung??? LMAO

[Jerok]

Love it when losing 3 in a row is a funk. It was par for the course moments ago.

[petegz28]

great snag, Esky

[BigMeatballDave]

It would be nice if our starting pitching could go the 1st inning without allowing runs....

The other team has scored first in 4 straight games. We pulled out the win Saturday...Sunday we batted for the fist time down 2-0, yesterday we allowed 8 runs in the bottom of the 1st, today we allow 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st...

When your starting pitching can't even start the game without giving up runs then it's kinda hard to not lose

Ugh. Step back from the ledge. The Royals have just come off a 5 GAME WIN STREAK!

[stonedstooge]

GAWD ESKY IS GOOD

[Strongside]

Bailed out by the leather, yet again.

[alnorth]

I've been doing some research on Sweeney's story. There's only one game against the Yankees where Rusch was pitching, Sweeney was catching, and they struck out Paul O'Neill looking (twice, actually). August 8, 1998. If thats the case, the mysterious unnamed umpire in Sweeney's story is Rich Garcia.

[petegz28]

Love it when losing 3 in a row is a funk. It was par for the course moments ago.

Yeah, when you're making errors, walking hitters and swinging at pitches in the dirt for the 3rd straight game....that's a funk.

I can understand if offense goes quiet but pitching and defense is strong or offense and defense is on and pitching is off, but when all 3 are off...well...that's funky

[petegz28]

Ugh. Step back from the ledge. The Royals have just come off a 5 GAME WIN STREAK!

Yeah but our starting pitching has made a habit of giving up runs in the 1st inning....we had a small stretch where we didn't but overall it's not a good thing

[BigMeatballDave]

I'll take 5-3 every 8 games all fucking season.

[petegz28]

I'm surprised that didn't hit Salvy but more surprised that he didn't swing at it :)

[petegz28]

JFC, Infante WTF are you even swinging at? 2 pitches no where even close to the zone

[Three7s]

I smell a big inning coming in the top of the 8th. Book it.

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/riddick/images/c/c2/Anatoli_Petrov.png/revision/latest?cb=20140121141525
Against Betances? Yeah, no.

[suzzer99]

Well Anatoli's nose might have been an inning off.

[petegz28]

Twins up 14-0 in pre-game warmups

[petegz28]

LMAO I swear all 3 hitters that inning looked at the 4 strikes and swung at the 9 balls that were just thrown

[tk13]

I'll take 5-3 every 8 games all ****ing season.

That's what people don't get sometimes, it's not like football where you need to win 12 out of 16 games to be any good.

If you go 5-3 every 8 games, you'll win 102 games and have the best record in baseball.

[petegz28]

That's what people don't get sometimes, it's not like football where you need to win 12 out of 16 games to be any good.

If you go 5-3 every 8 games, you'll win 102 games and have the best record in baseball.

I think we all know a losing streak was going to happen sooner or later...it's just no fun watching your team get curb stomped. I'd rather lose 3-2 than 297395-1

[Three7s]

LMAO I swear all 3 hitters that inning looked at the 4 strikes and swung at the 9 balls that were just thrown
That's what Betances does. His stuff is just too good to react to a pitch that they aren't looking for. Think of how hitters feel facing Wade Davis. That's the Yankees version of him.

[Al Bundy]

Escobar.. 5 of his last 38.. horrific.

[lewdog]

Comeback!!!