The Royals have lost three in a row now, as they fall six games back from first place. The Royals didn't struggle on the Run portion of the game, but they did struggle as their pitching fell down hill. The Bull pen looked like they were tired yet again and showed struggle, this after Mendoza pitched a gem on Friday night, but that made no difference for the Double header on Saturday and again on sunday as the Royals fell short in all three games. They simply looked worn and torn. As the series with the Twins is now over, They look to Face the the BlueJays in Toronto. So here we go,
Tonight @ 6:07pm, Ricky Romero looks to play host to Everett Teaford. Romero is 8-2 with an ERA of 4.94 as Teaford is 0-1 with an ERA of 5.06. Look for a great match-up here as Teaford looks to get his first win after being Blown out by the Cardinals 2 weeks ago, being sent to Omaha, and then winning in a no decision against Tampa last Wednesday. Not to mention Romero is coming off his worst outing of this season. So as I stated look for a good game.
Tomorrow July 3, 2012 @ 6:07pm it will be Brett Cecil hosting Vin Mazzaro. Cecil is 1-1 on the season with an ERA of 6.06 while Mazzaro is 3-2 with an ERA of 4.72. look for a great match up here as Mazzaro looks to Redeem himself as well as Cecil. both got smashed in there last outing, and would love a win, so that is why I call a good game.
Wednesday July 4, 2012 @ 6:07pm it will be Carlos Villanueva Taking on Luis Mendoza. Villanueva is 2-0 this season with a 3.52 ERA as Mendoza is 3-4 with an ERA of 4.50. Look for a good game from both Pitchers here as well. The reason for this is Mendoza is coming off a great outing, in which he pitched 8 innings and gave 1 run, as for Villanueva, He struggled through 5 innings on friday, but got the win any way.
I have the Royals bouncing back and beating the BlueJays 2 games to 1 in this series. I think the young team will do what they have done all season, more recently in the past 15 games, swept, 4 game win streak, swept, 4 game win streak , swept, now I look to see a sweep or a 2 game streak and a loss on the fourth. Look for a good series between these two teams, as three decent pitchers with Decent defenses, go head to head over the next three days.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Red Birds Sweep on Through!
After a weekend sweep by the Cardinals, there were a few positives for the Royals. Salvador Perez Was fresh off the DL on Friday as he went 2-3 with a single in his first at bat, a home run in his second, and reached base on a fielders Choice. Perez would sit out the next game and would return on Sunday where he went 1-4 with a walk. So 3 hits 8 at bats with a walk, 2 singles, fielders choice, and a home run. Not to bad in his first 2 games in the Majors. Now all that we need is Cain back in the line up and we can play with the team we had in spring. And hopefully after the All-Star break we can still make a run for at least second, but now lets look at the task at hand. And that is Tampa Bay, lets look at the series.
Tonight @ 7:10pm the Royals Luke Hochevar will take on the Rays Alex Cobb. Hoch is 4-7 this season with an ERA of 5.65 and for Cobb, he is 3-3 with an ERA of 3.82. Look for a good match up as Luke Hochevar seems to possibly have his form back on the mound and Cobb looks to make it 4-3 on the season after a little delay in the rotation as their game against the phillies was rained out thursday.
Tomorrow June 26, 2012 @ 7:10pm Bruce Chen will play host to Chris Archer. Chen is now 6-6 on the Season with an ERA of 4.81 and Archer is 0-1 with an ERA of 1.50. Chen looks to keep on rollin after a 5 2/3 inning start vs the Astros and Archer looks to grab his first win on the season. look for a good match up here between these two pitchers and a close game.
And Wednesday June 27, @ 1:10 pm Royals Pitcher TBA, will play host to the Rays Matt Moore. Moore is 4-5 on the year with an ERA of 4.13 and comes in to Kc on a no decision in his last outing last week vs. the Nationals. Look for a pretty good match-up here as I`m sure the Royals will pick a decent pitcher for this game. it will be close as Perez will play for the Royals as well.
My prediction for this series is the Royals will win 2-1 here. I say this because they Just got swept for the second time this season, and the last time they were swept, by the pirates, they went on a 4 game winning streak. which included a sweep of the Brewers at the K, look for a good series here as the Royals finish their last home stand until after the All-Star break. Not to mention I expect Salvador Perez to break out in this series as well.
Tonight @ 7:10pm the Royals Luke Hochevar will take on the Rays Alex Cobb. Hoch is 4-7 this season with an ERA of 5.65 and for Cobb, he is 3-3 with an ERA of 3.82. Look for a good match up as Luke Hochevar seems to possibly have his form back on the mound and Cobb looks to make it 4-3 on the season after a little delay in the rotation as their game against the phillies was rained out thursday.
Tomorrow June 26, 2012 @ 7:10pm Bruce Chen will play host to Chris Archer. Chen is now 6-6 on the Season with an ERA of 4.81 and Archer is 0-1 with an ERA of 1.50. Chen looks to keep on rollin after a 5 2/3 inning start vs the Astros and Archer looks to grab his first win on the season. look for a good match up here between these two pitchers and a close game.
And Wednesday June 27, @ 1:10 pm Royals Pitcher TBA, will play host to the Rays Matt Moore. Moore is 4-5 on the year with an ERA of 4.13 and comes in to Kc on a no decision in his last outing last week vs. the Nationals. Look for a pretty good match-up here as I`m sure the Royals will pick a decent pitcher for this game. it will be close as Perez will play for the Royals as well.
My prediction for this series is the Royals will win 2-1 here. I say this because they Just got swept for the second time this season, and the last time they were swept, by the pirates, they went on a 4 game winning streak. which included a sweep of the Brewers at the K, look for a good series here as the Royals finish their last home stand until after the All-Star break. Not to mention I expect Salvador Perez to break out in this series as well.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Royal Clutch!
It`s been a series of clutch moments for this young Royals team since that series sweep by the Pirates. After that series the Royals have played six games against the NL Central and are now 5-4. In the past six games, the Royals have come from behind five times and have won four of those 5 comebacks. The only downer in their last series was Gets getting hurt. Gets has become a key player at second base in the past month and has played very dominate at that. The Royals travel down to Texas to take on the Astros today, after a 15 inning Thriller in St. Louis last night. So lets break it down.
My prediction for this series is that the Royals will win two of three and walk out with their third series win in 12 games. I like the Royals rotation right now and I like how the team is 6 games from .500 ball and 5 games behind the White sox. I expect the Royals to play good ball in this series as they are gelling well together and capitalizing on their mistakes.
Tonight at 7:05pm, Pitcher J.A Happ will host Jonathan Sanchez. Happ is 4-7 with an ERA of 5.33 and for Sanchez, he is 1-2 with an ERA of 5.33. Happ`s struggled a lot lately, as he has gone 0-4 with an ERA of 7.17 in his last 5 starts. In this span he's allowed 30 hits and 18 runs, while walking 10 batters in 21 1/3 innings. As for Sanchez, he made his return from the DL in his last outing and received a no decision, in that game he allowed one run on seven hits in 5 innings. He`s yet to make it to the 6th inning this season. So look for a close game here tonight and a tired Royals team as Houston is the favorite.
Tomorrow June 19, 2012 @ 7:05 Wandy Rodriguez takes on Luke Hochevar. Rodriguez is 6-4 with an ERA of 3.35 and Hoch is 3-7 with an ERA of 6.27. Rodriguez is 3-0 in his past 5 starts, but has not been dominate. His ERA is 5.72 in those five appearances, allowing 42 hits in 28 1/3 innings in 9 starts, while Hochevar just threw one of his best games of the season in his last time out, when he went 7 1/3 innings, allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits and struck out 5 Brewers in a no decision. so look for another great game between two, as of lately, struggling pitchers.
Wednesday June 20, 2012, @ 1:05 pm, Jordan Lyles will host Bruce Chen in the Final game of the 3 game series. Lyles is 1-3 with an ERA of 5.50 and then Chen, Chen is 5-6 with an ERA of 5.05 In his previous two starts, Lyles has carried a shutout into the fifth inning before giving up five runs and lasting 4 1/3 innings. He is 0-2 with an ERA of 7.27 in those starts, for Chen, he was KO`ed in St. Louis last Saturday in 1 2/3 innings. The reason for this was, he could not establish his fastball in the 89-mph range, and got stuck in the 80`s. He will look to capitalize against Lyles, who is struggling as well, as they go head to head at 1:05pm on Wednesday.
My prediction for this series is that the Royals will win two of three and walk out with their third series win in 12 games. I like the Royals rotation right now and I like how the team is 6 games from .500 ball and 5 games behind the White sox. I expect the Royals to play good ball in this series as they are gelling well together and capitalizing on their mistakes.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Sweeping through Kc!
The Royals swept right through Kansas city this week as the done all three games in their series vs the Brewers. In the First game of the Series The Royals out doled Zack Greinke pulling out the win 2-1. Then in game 2 the Royals win in walk off fashion 4-3 in the 11th inning and last night they do the same thing and get a walk off win in the bottom of the 9th as a wild throw to home plate allowed the Speedy Jarrod Dyson to score the winning run as Kc wins 4-3 again. The Royals head to St. Louis tonight to take on their cross-state rival the Cardinals. So lets get too it.
Tonight at 7:15pm, Kyle Lohse will play host to Royals Vin Mazzaro. Lohse is 6-1 with an ERA of 2.90, as for Mazzaro, he is 2-1 with an ERA of 3.60. Look for a great game here as Lohse as he only allowed 3 hits in his last outing, and Mazzaro looks to rebound after his first loss on the season.
Tomorrow Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 1:10 pm, it will be Joe Kelly taking on Bruce Chen. Kely is 0-0 on the season with an ERA of 1.80 while Chen is 5-6 with an ERA of 4.44. look for another good match-up here as well. This is because Both pitchers pitched a great game in each of their last outings, but Kelly lost in a no decision, and Chen Got the loss while he left 2 on and the relief could not seal the deal. So both of these pitchers have a bit of an edge in this game.
And Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 1:15pm, Adam Wainwright takes on Luis Mendoza. Wainwright is 5-7 with a 4.75 ERA and Mendoza enters the game at 2-3 with an ERA of 4.89. look for another Duel till the end here as both of these pitchers are off to a shaky start, but Mendoza has shown a little spark lately for the Royals, as he pitch a 6 inning no hitter until milwakee didn't want anymore of it.
I have the Royals winning two of three in St. Louis,and my reasoning behind this is the fact the Royals are red hot right now while the cards have been struggling the past few games. I say the Royals will settle in and settle down. Go Royals!
Tonight at 7:15pm, Kyle Lohse will play host to Royals Vin Mazzaro. Lohse is 6-1 with an ERA of 2.90, as for Mazzaro, he is 2-1 with an ERA of 3.60. Look for a great game here as Lohse as he only allowed 3 hits in his last outing, and Mazzaro looks to rebound after his first loss on the season.
Tomorrow Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 1:10 pm, it will be Joe Kelly taking on Bruce Chen. Kely is 0-0 on the season with an ERA of 1.80 while Chen is 5-6 with an ERA of 4.44. look for another good match-up here as well. This is because Both pitchers pitched a great game in each of their last outings, but Kelly lost in a no decision, and Chen Got the loss while he left 2 on and the relief could not seal the deal. So both of these pitchers have a bit of an edge in this game.
And Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 1:15pm, Adam Wainwright takes on Luis Mendoza. Wainwright is 5-7 with a 4.75 ERA and Mendoza enters the game at 2-3 with an ERA of 4.89. look for another Duel till the end here as both of these pitchers are off to a shaky start, but Mendoza has shown a little spark lately for the Royals, as he pitch a 6 inning no hitter until milwakee didn't want anymore of it.
I have the Royals winning two of three in St. Louis,and my reasoning behind this is the fact the Royals are red hot right now while the cards have been struggling the past few games. I say the Royals will settle in and settle down. Go Royals!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Greinke`s Return To The K!
The Royals haven't been swept since their 12 game slide at the beginning of the season, until they went to pittsburgh, where the Pirates swept them three games to none. The games were close, and the young Royals even led in two of the games, but they just couldn't pull the win out of the hat. Today the Royals welcome in the Brew Crew, as well as the Return of the Royals former Ace Zack Greinke. Lets get to it, and break down this Home stand for the Royals.
Tonight at 7:10pm, Luis Mendoza plays host to Zack Gerinke. Mendoza is 2-3 this season with a an ERA of 5.36, as for Greinke, he is 7-2 this season posting an ERA of 3.13. expect a great game here as Mendoza has turned his style around a little since the first 3 games he started, and Greinke has Dominated at the K his whole career.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 @ 7:10pm, Luke Hochevar takes the mound against Randy Wolf. Hoch is 3-7 this season with an ERA of 6.57, as for Wolf, he is 2-5 with an ERA of 5.45. Hoch is also 1-5 in his last 5 starts with a No decision in the Mix, but he did hold the Oriels to 1 run in his last appearance, which was the no decision and for Wolf, He's kind of in the same boat as he is winless in the month of April. look for a good match-up here and a very close game.
For the final game of the series on Thursday, June 14, 2012 @ 7:10pm, The Royals, pitcher to be announced, will take on Shaun Marcum of the Brewers. Marcum is 5-3 this season and on a roll at that. He's 3-0 in his last three starts and has only allowed 5 earned runs in his last 19 and 2/3 innings. look for an interesting game here as Marcum looks to keep on rollin, and the Royals try to win at home.
I have the Royals Shocking the Brew Crew by taking this series 2 games to 1. My explanation behind this is, well, the Royals are on a 4 game slide on the road, where they have played very well this season surprisingly, but are not off to a great start at home thus far. I think with that motivation, the Royals can win this home stand before they hit the Road for a six game road trip, and then return to The K to take on the Cardinals.
Tonight at 7:10pm, Luis Mendoza plays host to Zack Gerinke. Mendoza is 2-3 this season with a an ERA of 5.36, as for Greinke, he is 7-2 this season posting an ERA of 3.13. expect a great game here as Mendoza has turned his style around a little since the first 3 games he started, and Greinke has Dominated at the K his whole career.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 @ 7:10pm, Luke Hochevar takes the mound against Randy Wolf. Hoch is 3-7 this season with an ERA of 6.57, as for Wolf, he is 2-5 with an ERA of 5.45. Hoch is also 1-5 in his last 5 starts with a No decision in the Mix, but he did hold the Oriels to 1 run in his last appearance, which was the no decision and for Wolf, He's kind of in the same boat as he is winless in the month of April. look for a good match-up here and a very close game.
For the final game of the series on Thursday, June 14, 2012 @ 7:10pm, The Royals, pitcher to be announced, will take on Shaun Marcum of the Brewers. Marcum is 5-3 this season and on a roll at that. He's 3-0 in his last three starts and has only allowed 5 earned runs in his last 19 and 2/3 innings. look for an interesting game here as Marcum looks to keep on rollin, and the Royals try to win at home.
I have the Royals Shocking the Brew Crew by taking this series 2 games to 1. My explanation behind this is, well, the Royals are on a 4 game slide on the road, where they have played very well this season surprisingly, but are not off to a great start at home thus far. I think with that motivation, the Royals can win this home stand before they hit the Road for a six game road trip, and then return to The K to take on the Cardinals.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Bring On The Twinkies!
The Royals Looked amazing in their last series, yes they had some bumps in the second game, but who's perfect? Paulino and Mazzaro both pitched shut-out baseball and the team looked like they had fun, as the Royals won the series 2 games to 1. The Royals open up a 3 game stretch against division rival Minnesota tonight. The Royals and Twins are Even this season as they both have a win and a loss vs each other this season. So lets get to the series.
Tonight @ 7:10pm the Royals Will Smith will play host to the Twins Cole De Vries. Smith is 1-1 on the Season with an ERA of 6.75, as for Vries, He is 0-1 with an ERA of 2.70. Vries looks for his first win of 2012 and Smith looks to keep on rollin, as he recorded his first win of the season in his last outing against Cleveland. Look for a good match-up between these two youngsters, as they Duel it out on the Mound.
Tomorrow June 5, 2012 at 7:10pm Bruce Chen Plays host to Francisco Liriano. Chen is 4-5 with a 4.86 ERA this season and is comes off his 4th victory of the season, as Liriano is 1-5 with an ERA of 7.20 as he enters this game off his first win of the season. look for a very close game here, as neither of these pitchers has been ver dominate this season.
Wednesday June 6, 2012 at 7:10pm Felipe Paulino will play host to the Indians, Pitcher to be announced. Paulino comes into this game at 3-1 on the Season with an ERA of 1.70. Paulino has been very dominate this season as he has shut out his opponents 4 out of 6 appearances this season, and has pitched 94-113 pitches in each start since May 5th. look for a good match-up here aswell. With Paulino on the mound for the Royals, you don't know what will happen, but it may result in a win.
Each team is coming into this game with a win in their previous outing. The Royals look to keep on rolling at home after a 4-12 start. They are now 7-18 and look to make it 10-18 by the end of this series. I wish I could have them winning 3 games to none, but I know the Royals arnt that consistent as a team especially at home. I say the Royals win the Series 2-1 and make it 9-19 at home this season. Go Royals!
Tonight @ 7:10pm the Royals Will Smith will play host to the Twins Cole De Vries. Smith is 1-1 on the Season with an ERA of 6.75, as for Vries, He is 0-1 with an ERA of 2.70. Vries looks for his first win of 2012 and Smith looks to keep on rollin, as he recorded his first win of the season in his last outing against Cleveland. Look for a good match-up between these two youngsters, as they Duel it out on the Mound.
Tomorrow June 5, 2012 at 7:10pm Bruce Chen Plays host to Francisco Liriano. Chen is 4-5 with a 4.86 ERA this season and is comes off his 4th victory of the season, as Liriano is 1-5 with an ERA of 7.20 as he enters this game off his first win of the season. look for a very close game here, as neither of these pitchers has been ver dominate this season.
Wednesday June 6, 2012 at 7:10pm Felipe Paulino will play host to the Indians, Pitcher to be announced. Paulino comes into this game at 3-1 on the Season with an ERA of 1.70. Paulino has been very dominate this season as he has shut out his opponents 4 out of 6 appearances this season, and has pitched 94-113 pitches in each start since May 5th. look for a good match-up here aswell. With Paulino on the mound for the Royals, you don't know what will happen, but it may result in a win.
Each team is coming into this game with a win in their previous outing. The Royals look to keep on rolling at home after a 4-12 start. They are now 7-18 and look to make it 10-18 by the end of this series. I wish I could have them winning 3 games to none, but I know the Royals arnt that consistent as a team especially at home. I say the Royals win the Series 2-1 and make it 9-19 at home this season. Go Royals!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Kansas City Welcomes Back The A`s!
The Month of May is over and your Royals are still only 7 games out of first. The Royals have won 4 of their last 6 games heading into this series, as they look to keep on rollin against the A`s. Tonights game will be a game of come backs, with the anticipation of Manny Ramirez`s Return from suspension, Yoenis Cespedes' return from the DL, and for the Royals as Injured Betancourt Comes off the DL to play second and bat second as well. This looks to be a series of thrills, so lets get to the match ups.
Tonight at 7:10pm, we have Kansas City`s Filipe Paulino playing host to the A`s Bartolo Colon. Paulino is 2-1 this season with an ERA of 2.03, giving up just 3 runs in his last outing, as for Colon, he's looking to rebound off his recent loss too the Yankees. A game in which he gave up 6 runs in 6 innings.Colon is 4-5 this season with an ERA of 4.52. look for a close game here as Paulino looks to keep it rollin at home, where he is 1-0, and colon looks to capitalize after losing 4 of his last 5 starts.
Tomorrow June 2, 2012, @ 1:10 pm, the Royals Luke Hochevar looks to take on the A`s, Pitcher to be announced. Hoch comes in at 3-9 with an ERA of 6.19. Hoch went 4 2/3 innings in his last outing, as he threw 104 pitches, 67 of which were Strikes, as the Royals lost that one. Look for a good game here as well, as Hoch looks to grab win number 4 against the A`s at home.
For the final game of the series on Sunday June 3,2012 at 1:10pm as well. The Royals, Pitcher to be announced, will face the A`s Tommy Milone. Milone is 6-4 with an ERA of 3.64, looks to rebound after losing his fourth game in his last outing. Look for an in and out battle in this game As the Royals have played well in the field this season.
Lets take a quick look at where your Royals are ranked in the league. As of now, these are their rankings On offense, they are 23rd overall in Runs Scored with 200, 9th in overall batting average with a team average of .261, they are 17th overall in in on base percentage with a percentage of .317,and 14th overall in Slugging percentage at .404. As for pitching, they are ranked in the mid to upper 20`s overall. I have the Royals winning this series 2 games to 1 and keep the series winning streak alive. As the young Royals look to Stay alive in the AL Central.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Wahoo, Here Come The Royals!
After the Royals defeated the O`s 4-2 yesterday and won the series 2 games to 1. They head into Cleveland to take on their division rival the Indians. The Indians are 26-21 on the season and lead the Division by just half a game over the White Sox, who are 26-22. As for the Royals, they are 19-27 and only 6.5 games out of first. They look to come into Cleveland and Continue their winning ways as the Royals are 2-1 in Cleveland this season. So lets get to todays match up.
Today at 3:05pm Clevelands Josh Tomlin will play host to the Royals Nate Adcock. Tomlin is 1-2 on the season with a 4.67 ERA and For Adcock, he is 0-2 with an ERA of 2.33. Tomlin will be making his first appearance since April, when he went on the 15 day DL with an injury to his right wrist, As for Adcock. He's back on his third recall from the minors after being skipped in his last turn of the rotation. Look for a good game here, as it could go either way with these two pitchers, but remember Cleveland is coming off a 3 game sweep by the White Sox, in which they were out scored 35-16 and the Royals , they are continuing their winning ways on the Road and look to keep prevailing in Cleveland tonight.
Tomorrow, at 6:05pm the Indians Justin Masterson will host the Royals Will Smith. Masterson is 2-3 on the season with an ERA of 4.62, while Smith is 0-1 with an ERA of 13.50. Masterson is coming off his second win this season in his last outing against the Tigers on Thursday, as Smith gave up 5 runs and 3 homers in his MLB debut against the Yankees. These two look to improve and get the win, so look for another close game here.
and on Wednesday, may 30, 2012 These two teams wrap up game 3 of the series, as Jeanmar Gomez takes on Bruce Chen. Gomez is 3-3 this season with an ERA of 3.94, while Chen is 3-5 with an ERA of 4.81. Chen is 3-1 this month, giving his best performance since last season. As Gomez looks to get back to his winning ways after a loss in his last outing.
I predict the Royals win this series two games to one and the reason for this is, I think the Royals bull pen is starting to make a come around, as guys are being put into rotation and they are beginning to have fun. Not to mention the trim is on the bit of a downfall. look for close games but a royal victory instead of a tribal pounce.
Today at 3:05pm Clevelands Josh Tomlin will play host to the Royals Nate Adcock. Tomlin is 1-2 on the season with a 4.67 ERA and For Adcock, he is 0-2 with an ERA of 2.33. Tomlin will be making his first appearance since April, when he went on the 15 day DL with an injury to his right wrist, As for Adcock. He's back on his third recall from the minors after being skipped in his last turn of the rotation. Look for a good game here, as it could go either way with these two pitchers, but remember Cleveland is coming off a 3 game sweep by the White Sox, in which they were out scored 35-16 and the Royals , they are continuing their winning ways on the Road and look to keep prevailing in Cleveland tonight.
Tomorrow, at 6:05pm the Indians Justin Masterson will host the Royals Will Smith. Masterson is 2-3 on the season with an ERA of 4.62, while Smith is 0-1 with an ERA of 13.50. Masterson is coming off his second win this season in his last outing against the Tigers on Thursday, as Smith gave up 5 runs and 3 homers in his MLB debut against the Yankees. These two look to improve and get the win, so look for another close game here.
and on Wednesday, may 30, 2012 These two teams wrap up game 3 of the series, as Jeanmar Gomez takes on Bruce Chen. Gomez is 3-3 this season with an ERA of 3.94, while Chen is 3-5 with an ERA of 4.81. Chen is 3-1 this month, giving his best performance since last season. As Gomez looks to get back to his winning ways after a loss in his last outing.
I predict the Royals win this series two games to one and the reason for this is, I think the Royals bull pen is starting to make a come around, as guys are being put into rotation and they are beginning to have fun. Not to mention the trim is on the bit of a downfall. look for close games but a royal victory instead of a tribal pounce.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Good Morning Baltimore!
Good morning Baltimore indeed. After Wednesday nights game between the Yankees, I bet Will Smith thinks this as well. Smith went just 3 1/3 innings, giving up 6 hits, 3 home runs and 5 earned runs, as the Royals drop the Series two games to one. They now head to Baltimore to face the first place team in the AL West. Baltimore is coming off of a Losing series as well, against the Redsox, as they went 1-2 also. So lets break down the series.
Tonight at 7:05pm Jason Hammel and the O`s will host Bruce Chen and the Royals. Hammel enters this game for the O`s at 5-1 with an ERA of 3.12. Chen enters this game @ 3-4 with an ERA of 4.17. Look for a good match-up here as Chen rides in on a 3 game winning streak, not to mention he has gone six or more innings in seven of his nine, which has given the Bullpen much needed respite. He's also keeping the ball down and thaws strikes Consistently, as for Hammel, His arm has been Fatiguing fast in his most recent outings due to his sore right knee. Don't get me wrong, he has been strong in his last two outings, but he did fail to go deeper than 5 innings, and allowed four earned runs. so look for a close game here as Chen Looks to finish the month of May a perfect 4-0 and Hammel looks to make it 6-1 on the season.
Tomorrow May 26, 2012, It will be Orioles, Pitcher to be announced, Verses the Royals Felipe Paulino at 4:05 pm. Paulino is 2-1 this season with an ERA of 1.42. In three of his four starts, Paulino has pitched shutout games, and the last time he faced the O`s, he held them to five hits in a 15 inning loss. His command has always been concerning, but he does have 21 K`s and only five walks in 18 2/3 innings this season. Not bad at all. Who ever he faces, look for a good game and an intense one at that as Paulino looks to seek revenge against the O`s and collect his third win of the season.
Finally, on Sunday, May 27, 2012, They will finish this 3 game series as The O`s have yet another to be announced pitcher going up against the Royals Luke Hochevar. Hoch is 3-5 on the season with an ERA of 6.61. Hoch has put up three solid outings Just as his ERA reached 9.00 after his sixth start of the season. although he`s 1-2 in those three games. Last Tuesday, he went 6 2/3 innings vs. the Yankees, giving up three runs on six hits and three walks. Look for a close game here as well as Hoch seems to struggle here and there.
I have the Royals going 2-1 in this series after the O`s swept the Royals two games to none. I also say this because its a young team seeking revenge against a team of veterans who have been there and done that and third the Royals usually loose after a day off. So look for them to continue their winning ways and who knows, maybe they can sweep the Orioles off their feet as Baltimore is coming fresh off a loss to the RedSox. GO Royals!
Monday, May 21, 2012
On to the Bronx!
As the Royals win 1of 3 against the Diamondbacks, it was a revamped veteran in Bruce Chen who got the win. As he has made it a perfect 3-0 in the month of May. Chen has made a huge turn around since his 0-4 start and looks to be on track. He has gone 6 2/3 innings in his last 3 appearances, allowing only 6 Runs in 20 1/3 innings, and has recorded 16 Strike outs. With Chens new Determination he could possibly help turn this bull pen around. With Everyone having tommy John surgery, Soria, Duffy, possibly Teaford, the young guys, like Nate Adcock, will be looking to Veterans like Chen for advice. The young Royals are making noise through out the MLB, with Moustakas playing great all around, Butler is starting to come around, Falu is making an uproar, and we still Have Cain and Perez to be activated from the DL. So don't count the Royals out just yet, as they still have two months before the All-Star Break and then after the All-Star Break, but for now lets focus on the Task at hand and that is the New York Yankees.
The Yankees Play host to the Royals tonight at 6:05pm. It will be a Rematch between Hiroki Kuroda and Felipe Paulino. The last time these two faced was on May 5, Paulino went 6 full innings for the Royals and gave up no earned runs, and Kuroda went 4 and 1/3 innings giving up 3 runs with 2 earned, and the Royals went on to win 5-1. expect a closer game this time around, Kuroda is 3-1 at home this season, but has lost his last 3 out and Paulino is now 1-1 this season looking to make another impact against the yankees. Look for a close game here as these two pitchers look to break each other down.
On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 6:05pm Phil Hughes looks to bring the heat against Luke Hochevar. Hughes is 3-5 this season with an ERA of 5.23 as for Hochevar, he is 3-4 with an ERA of 7.02 look for a great match up here as Hughes is on a 2 game win streak, looking to make it 3, as Hoch comes in off a loss looking to Rebound with a win, like he has done all season after each loss. this game will be close as the Youngsters, the Royals, look to keep their 2-2 split and carry out a Win in Bronx and the yanks, the veterans, look to defend their home field.
Finally, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 The Yanks and the Royals wrap up their series, as Andy Pettitte faces Luis Mendoza. Pettitte is 1-1 on the Season, with an ERA of 2.51 since coming out of retirement, as for Mendoza. He has a Record of 2-2 with an ERA of 5.03 while looking to make it a 3 game winning streak after starting 0-2 and having a no Decision in the loss to the Diamondbacks. Look for a great game here as Pettitte looks to add another win to his historic career and Mendoza looks to out pitch the Whitty veteran.
In this series I predict the Royals will go 2-1. Reasons for this are, 1 the Royals Mike Moustakas Hit his first home run in Yankee Stadium and has great productivity in this ball park thus far in his career. 2 the Royals have a good road record and love beating teams on the Road, especially the Yankees. And number 3 The Yankees don't have a closer, and the way the pitching match-ups are at this moment, these games are going to be very close. So they will need a closer. So happy Monday all and Go Royals.
The Yankees Play host to the Royals tonight at 6:05pm. It will be a Rematch between Hiroki Kuroda and Felipe Paulino. The last time these two faced was on May 5, Paulino went 6 full innings for the Royals and gave up no earned runs, and Kuroda went 4 and 1/3 innings giving up 3 runs with 2 earned, and the Royals went on to win 5-1. expect a closer game this time around, Kuroda is 3-1 at home this season, but has lost his last 3 out and Paulino is now 1-1 this season looking to make another impact against the yankees. Look for a close game here as these two pitchers look to break each other down.
On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 6:05pm Phil Hughes looks to bring the heat against Luke Hochevar. Hughes is 3-5 this season with an ERA of 5.23 as for Hochevar, he is 3-4 with an ERA of 7.02 look for a great match up here as Hughes is on a 2 game win streak, looking to make it 3, as Hoch comes in off a loss looking to Rebound with a win, like he has done all season after each loss. this game will be close as the Youngsters, the Royals, look to keep their 2-2 split and carry out a Win in Bronx and the yanks, the veterans, look to defend their home field.
Finally, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 The Yanks and the Royals wrap up their series, as Andy Pettitte faces Luis Mendoza. Pettitte is 1-1 on the Season, with an ERA of 2.51 since coming out of retirement, as for Mendoza. He has a Record of 2-2 with an ERA of 5.03 while looking to make it a 3 game winning streak after starting 0-2 and having a no Decision in the loss to the Diamondbacks. Look for a great game here as Pettitte looks to add another win to his historic career and Mendoza looks to out pitch the Whitty veteran.
In this series I predict the Royals will go 2-1. Reasons for this are, 1 the Royals Mike Moustakas Hit his first home run in Yankee Stadium and has great productivity in this ball park thus far in his career. 2 the Royals have a good road record and love beating teams on the Road, especially the Yankees. And number 3 The Yankees don't have a closer, and the way the pitching match-ups are at this moment, these games are going to be very close. So they will need a closer. So happy Monday all and Go Royals.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Home Sweepstakes!
The Royals were swept once again. That makes it their fourth time being swept at home this season. This two game slide, to the O`s, pushes the Royals back 6.5 games out of first. Sadly the Royals are still in contention for the playoffs right now. As the AL Central continues to Struggle all around. Injuries and Age, being young or simply being old, have gotten the best of this division this season, but lets get to tonight. As the Royals look to Start their last 3 games of their 5 game home stand by taking on the Diamondbacks. So lets break it down.
Tonight at 7:10pm you have Kansas City's Luis Mendoza Playing host to the Diamondbacks Joe Saunders. Mendoza has a Record of 2-2 with an ERA of 4.76. As for Saunders. He has a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 3.43. Both of these pitchers have struggled at putting away teams with outs on the Board, but they look to change that tonight as Mendoza did great in his last performance, where he went 5 2/3 innings only giving up 1 run. look for a close game here as two struggling pitchers go head to head.
For Saturday May 19, 2012, @ 6:10pm, It's Bruce Chen for the Royals hosting Ian Kennedy of the D-Backs. Chen is 2-4 this season with a 4.34 ERA as Kennedy is 3-3, posting an ERA of 3.81. Chen is cruising along now after an 0-4 start he is now 2-0 this month as he beat Boston and Texas, going 6 and 2/3 innings in each game. Look for another close game here as Chen looks to go 3-0 in the month of May and Kennedy looks to gain his groove back.
As for the final game of the Series, on Sunday May 20, at 1:10pm It will Be the Royals, Pitcher TBA once again, vs. Arizona's Wade Miley. Miley is 4-1 this season with an ERA of 2.52. Look for a close game here as the Royals are are looking to have another winning home stand.
In this Series I would like to see them get their second sweep of the season, but I see the Royals winning 2 out of 3 here. I say this only because of the pitching match ups, and the fact this young team is very unpredictable. So tune in tonight at 7:10, as Mendoza takes on Saunders, on FSN MidWest. Go Royals!
Tonight at 7:10pm you have Kansas City's Luis Mendoza Playing host to the Diamondbacks Joe Saunders. Mendoza has a Record of 2-2 with an ERA of 4.76. As for Saunders. He has a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 3.43. Both of these pitchers have struggled at putting away teams with outs on the Board, but they look to change that tonight as Mendoza did great in his last performance, where he went 5 2/3 innings only giving up 1 run. look for a close game here as two struggling pitchers go head to head.
For Saturday May 19, 2012, @ 6:10pm, It's Bruce Chen for the Royals hosting Ian Kennedy of the D-Backs. Chen is 2-4 this season with a 4.34 ERA as Kennedy is 3-3, posting an ERA of 3.81. Chen is cruising along now after an 0-4 start he is now 2-0 this month as he beat Boston and Texas, going 6 and 2/3 innings in each game. Look for another close game here as Chen looks to go 3-0 in the month of May and Kennedy looks to gain his groove back.
As for the final game of the Series, on Sunday May 20, at 1:10pm It will Be the Royals, Pitcher TBA once again, vs. Arizona's Wade Miley. Miley is 4-1 this season with an ERA of 2.52. Look for a close game here as the Royals are are looking to have another winning home stand.
In this Series I would like to see them get their second sweep of the season, but I see the Royals winning 2 out of 3 here. I say this only because of the pitching match ups, and the fact this young team is very unpredictable. So tune in tonight at 7:10, as Mendoza takes on Saunders, on FSN MidWest. Go Royals!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Royals Clean Their Sox.
The Royals are on a 2 game winning streak and during this streak they have out scored their opponents 14-1. On top of that, the Royals are on a two series winning streak as well, where they defeated the White Sox two games to one as well as the Red Sox. The Royals are 4-2 in their last six games. improving them to 9-7 on the road and 4-13 at home. The Royals head to Texas to take on the hot hitting Rangers in a best of two game series, where they wrap up a five game road trip. So lets get to it.
Tonight at 7:05, the Rangers Scott Feldman will play host to Bruce Chen and the Royals. Feldman looks to make his second start in tonights game after giving up 2 runs and 6 hits in his last start vs the Yanks. He has a record 0-0 this season with an ERA of 4.35. Over the hill you have Chen, who picked up his first win of the season in his last time out vs the Red Sox, as he went 6 2/3 innings with 5 strike outs and only allowed 3 runs. Chen is 1-4 on the season with an ERA of 4.83. So look for a close game tonight as both teams look to continue their hot Streaks tonight.
Tomorrow, May 15, 2012, you have Colby Lewis playing Host to the Royals TBA Pitcher. Lewis is on a 2 game losing streak, but He is also 2-0 at home this season Posting an ERA of 1.45. Lewis is 3-2 overall with a combined ERA of 3.69. I look for another close game here as well. This game also begins at 7:05 pm.
I wold like to say the Royals will pull the upset and win both games, but due to the hit fest going on in Texas lately, I say they split the series at one a piece. Look for a good game both nights, but if one pitcher is not there for either team, look for the other team to take full advantage of it.
Tonight at 7:05, the Rangers Scott Feldman will play host to Bruce Chen and the Royals. Feldman looks to make his second start in tonights game after giving up 2 runs and 6 hits in his last start vs the Yanks. He has a record 0-0 this season with an ERA of 4.35. Over the hill you have Chen, who picked up his first win of the season in his last time out vs the Red Sox, as he went 6 2/3 innings with 5 strike outs and only allowed 3 runs. Chen is 1-4 on the season with an ERA of 4.83. So look for a close game tonight as both teams look to continue their hot Streaks tonight.
Tomorrow, May 15, 2012, you have Colby Lewis playing Host to the Royals TBA Pitcher. Lewis is on a 2 game losing streak, but He is also 2-0 at home this season Posting an ERA of 1.45. Lewis is 3-2 overall with a combined ERA of 3.69. I look for another close game here as well. This game also begins at 7:05 pm.
I wold like to say the Royals will pull the upset and win both games, but due to the hit fest going on in Texas lately, I say they split the series at one a piece. Look for a good game both nights, but if one pitcher is not there for either team, look for the other team to take full advantage of it.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Back On The Road!
Fresh off their first home stand victory this season, the Royals, after a day off, head to Chicago to take on their division rival`s, the White Sox. The Royals ride in on a 2 game win streak as Chicago rides home on a 3 game sweep of the Tribe. And if a 2 game winning streak isn't enough, then you can't forget the fact the Royals are playing 1 game above .500 on the Road at 7-6. Not to Shabby..any who, today starts a new series. So lets lay it down, as the Royals begin their 5 game road trip.
Tonights match up will be the White Sox Gavin Floyd playing host to the Royals Felipe Paulino. Gavin Floyd comes into tonights game with a 2-3 Record and an ERA of 3.03. In his his last three outings Floyd has allowed 4 runs on 12 hits in 21 innings striking out 21 and walking 3 and is 1-1 in this time span. As for Paulino, he is 1-0 with an ERA of 0.00. In his first outing last saturday against the Yankees, As he retired the first 11 batters and pitched 6 shutout innings before Mijares allowed the one and only run in the 7th. So look for a close game tonight between these two, who are both on a little bit of a hot streak right now.
Tomorrow May 12, 2012, at 6:10pm, Eric Stults of the White Sox will play host to Luke Hochevar of the Royals. Eric Stults, while having no wins or losses, has an ERA of 3.00 and his only appearance this season was against the Indians on Wednesday, where he gave up 2 runs in 6 innings pitched. not to bad. Now on the other side of the hill, Hochevar is 2-3 with an ERA of 9.00. In Hoch's last start he gave up 7 runs on 7 hits in Just 2 1/3 innings, as he looks to capitalize on his last performance, look for yet another close game. As Hoch looks to make it too 3-3 and Stults looks to get his first win of the year.
Sunday, May 13, 2012, at 1:10pm, will be the final game of the series, as Phil Humber and the White Sox will play host to the Royals Danny Duffy. Humber is 1-2 on the season with an ERA of 3.83. Humber will be trying to come out of a post-perfect-game funk during which he`s allowed 20 earned runs on 21 hits in just 13 1/3 innings in just 3 starts, not to mention Humber has struggles against the AL Central at home thus far into the season. On the other hand, Duffy comes into Chicago with a record of 2-2 with an ERA of 4.00. As he lasted just 4 1/3 innings against Boston on Tuesday, where he gave up 4 runs (3 earned) on just 7 hits and walked 5. He is having a problem with his inability to throw strikes constantly, as its always been his downfall. look for a close game here too as Duffy looks to rebound and Humber looks to impress the home crowd and break his Slup against the AL Central.
I have the Royals winning this series 2 games to 1. As I see the bull pen for the Royals starting to come around as Greg Holland looks to head back up the the Majors after his solid outing down in Arkansas with the Naturals. As he will add Depth to a bull pen making a major rebound since the beginning of the season. Again tonight at 7:10 the Royals will take on the White Sox in Chicago. It`s Floyd taking on Paulino.
Tonights match up will be the White Sox Gavin Floyd playing host to the Royals Felipe Paulino. Gavin Floyd comes into tonights game with a 2-3 Record and an ERA of 3.03. In his his last three outings Floyd has allowed 4 runs on 12 hits in 21 innings striking out 21 and walking 3 and is 1-1 in this time span. As for Paulino, he is 1-0 with an ERA of 0.00. In his first outing last saturday against the Yankees, As he retired the first 11 batters and pitched 6 shutout innings before Mijares allowed the one and only run in the 7th. So look for a close game tonight between these two, who are both on a little bit of a hot streak right now.
Tomorrow May 12, 2012, at 6:10pm, Eric Stults of the White Sox will play host to Luke Hochevar of the Royals. Eric Stults, while having no wins or losses, has an ERA of 3.00 and his only appearance this season was against the Indians on Wednesday, where he gave up 2 runs in 6 innings pitched. not to bad. Now on the other side of the hill, Hochevar is 2-3 with an ERA of 9.00. In Hoch's last start he gave up 7 runs on 7 hits in Just 2 1/3 innings, as he looks to capitalize on his last performance, look for yet another close game. As Hoch looks to make it too 3-3 and Stults looks to get his first win of the year.
Sunday, May 13, 2012, at 1:10pm, will be the final game of the series, as Phil Humber and the White Sox will play host to the Royals Danny Duffy. Humber is 1-2 on the season with an ERA of 3.83. Humber will be trying to come out of a post-perfect-game funk during which he`s allowed 20 earned runs on 21 hits in just 13 1/3 innings in just 3 starts, not to mention Humber has struggles against the AL Central at home thus far into the season. On the other hand, Duffy comes into Chicago with a record of 2-2 with an ERA of 4.00. As he lasted just 4 1/3 innings against Boston on Tuesday, where he gave up 4 runs (3 earned) on just 7 hits and walked 5. He is having a problem with his inability to throw strikes constantly, as its always been his downfall. look for a close game here too as Duffy looks to rebound and Humber looks to impress the home crowd and break his Slup against the AL Central.
I have the Royals winning this series 2 games to 1. As I see the bull pen for the Royals starting to come around as Greg Holland looks to head back up the the Majors after his solid outing down in Arkansas with the Naturals. As he will add Depth to a bull pen making a major rebound since the beginning of the season. Again tonight at 7:10 the Royals will take on the White Sox in Chicago. It`s Floyd taking on Paulino.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Royals Falu To Victory!
As Kansas City took a three nothing lead early in last nights game verse the Boston Redsox, they never looked back as Bruce Chen took the mound and pitched very well. As he only allowed 3 runs in the top of the third inning, 5 Strike outs, and an ERA of 4.83. compared to his 4 previous starts, this is good for him, But sadly Chen is not the story here as it was the Bottom of the Order who went 5/10 and brought in the Runs last night. Newly added Irving Falu batted .500 as he had 2 hits in 4 at bats with one run scored, which was the Game winning run, another one that has impressed me this season is Chris Getz, who went 2-3 last night and finally Escobar, who went 1-3 with an RBI. The Royals are playing way better as of lately, and I think they are growing up. Its like the movie I watched yesterday called the Perfect game, its a group of very young players who have to be taught how to play ball and grow together and become a team in just a short time. well this is kind of the scenario for the Royals this season. since 2003 they have scouted and scouted and low and behold we have a team now. Are they young? yes, but at least they will grow together along with a few veterans to play along side with. Its a young season and they are only 6 games out of first place right now and 5 1/2 out of second where I had them finishing this season. so there is still plenty of hope and a lot of young talent on the Rise. as crazy as sports have been lately, I could see the Royals making the post season this year. I know you may think I'm crazy but did anyone think Texas or Baltimore would be as good this season as they are now? I don't think so, Baltimore came silently out of the shadow, the Rangers came though this season when everyone doubted they could make a 3rd straight post season. both look promising right now and another surprise, the Angels. Pujols and Wilson were supposed to be Angels sent from above and well they haven't been yet. Wilson is doing ok, but he has no run support.. So, yeah, I am relying on this young Royals team to make an Impact unless more Injuries happen. So Be on the Look out Royals fans. and Enjoy this season and the next few as well. tomorrow I will give line ups and input on the next series in Chicago, as they take on the Whitesox at7:10.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Butler Makes A Special Delivery!
As the Royals trailed 3-4 in the Bottom of the 8th inning, Redsox pitcher Daniel Bard started off by walking the first two batters of the inning, who were Jarrod Dyson and Alex Gordon. After a mound visit and walking those two batters, coach Bobbie Valentine, of the Redsox, decided to pull Bard out of the game, with two on base and no outs in the inning. Bard was Relieved by Matt Albers, who came in to pitch against Kc`s Billy butler. Albers, who struck out Billy butler the night before, looked to have the same outing as the previous evening. Well Billy Butler thought differently, as he smashed a three-run home run off the reliever. Butler whomped that ball 402 feet into the left-field water fountain, giving the Royals a 6-4 lead. The late heroics came after a seventh-inning rally was cut short. The Royals had runners at second and third with one out, but Alcides Escobar's squeeze attempt resulted in Jeff Francoeur being thrown out at home. Brayan Pena then struck out to end the threat, But emotions swung from frustration to Jubilation an inning later with Butler's home run. As the Royals Third baseman, Mike Moustakas was quotes saying this
"He hit that ball, and we just went wild," "We knew we had [Jonathan Broxton] coming in to close it out, and we knew we were coming away with a 'W.'"
and then the man of the evening had this to say, "That's probably the best ball I hit this year so far, and I was just happy to do it in a big situation like that," Butler said.
Just a great night for the Royals as Albers, who had not allowed a run in seven games prior to the homer, said it simply was a lack of execution that led to the game-winning hit. Albers was quoted saying this after the game, "I'm trying to go down and away right there, which I still think is the right pitch," Albers said. "I talked to [catcher Kelly Shoppach] about it, and I could sit here and second guess, but I didn't execute. I didn't stay back on the rubber quite enough and the ball leaked over the plate. And he's a good hitter."
Butler's Bomb saved the Royals from what looked to be another loss brought by a short outing by a starting pitcher. Danny Duffy surrendered four runs in his abbreviated 4 1/3-inning outing on seven hits and five walks, striking out only one batter. Contributing to his early departure was his sky-high pitch count. He had thrown 53 pitches through two innings, 70 through three and 93 through four before exiting with a total of 102.
as Duffy had this to say, "I thought it was the worst outing of my year," Duffy said. "I don't feel like I commanded any of my pitches the way I should have, but that being said, my teammates had my back the whole time."
The bullpen picked Duffy up, tossing 4 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing the offense to stage the comeback. Kelvin Herrera pitched 1 2/3 innings, and Jose Mijares pitched two innings, saving the Royals from using long reliever Vin Mazarro, who was called up earlier in the day. Mijares earned the win, his second of the year, and Broxton pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to earn his sixth save of the season.
This is what its all about, baseball is just about having fun and great team chemistry, the Royals showed that last night, and not just last night , but through this home stand. The Royals finish up the series against the Redsox tonight at 7:10 pm. It will be Chen Hosting Lester. look for a good game and another close one and maybe Chen could have a solid putting tonight and pick up his first W of the season.
"He hit that ball, and we just went wild," "We knew we had [Jonathan Broxton] coming in to close it out, and we knew we were coming away with a 'W.'"
and then the man of the evening had this to say, "That's probably the best ball I hit this year so far, and I was just happy to do it in a big situation like that," Butler said.
Just a great night for the Royals as Albers, who had not allowed a run in seven games prior to the homer, said it simply was a lack of execution that led to the game-winning hit. Albers was quoted saying this after the game, "I'm trying to go down and away right there, which I still think is the right pitch," Albers said. "I talked to [catcher Kelly Shoppach] about it, and I could sit here and second guess, but I didn't execute. I didn't stay back on the rubber quite enough and the ball leaked over the plate. And he's a good hitter."
Butler's Bomb saved the Royals from what looked to be another loss brought by a short outing by a starting pitcher. Danny Duffy surrendered four runs in his abbreviated 4 1/3-inning outing on seven hits and five walks, striking out only one batter. Contributing to his early departure was his sky-high pitch count. He had thrown 53 pitches through two innings, 70 through three and 93 through four before exiting with a total of 102.
as Duffy had this to say, "I thought it was the worst outing of my year," Duffy said. "I don't feel like I commanded any of my pitches the way I should have, but that being said, my teammates had my back the whole time."
The bullpen picked Duffy up, tossing 4 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing the offense to stage the comeback. Kelvin Herrera pitched 1 2/3 innings, and Jose Mijares pitched two innings, saving the Royals from using long reliever Vin Mazarro, who was called up earlier in the day. Mijares earned the win, his second of the year, and Broxton pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to earn his sixth save of the season.
This is what its all about, baseball is just about having fun and great team chemistry, the Royals showed that last night, and not just last night , but through this home stand. The Royals finish up the series against the Redsox tonight at 7:10 pm. It will be Chen Hosting Lester. look for a good game and another close one and maybe Chen could have a solid putting tonight and pick up his first W of the season.
Monday, May 7, 2012
The Redsox Are Coming!!
After the Royals split a 4 game series with the Yankees, they now get to host the Boston Redsox.....Boston comes into Kansas city at the bottom of their division as Kc comes into todays game looking for their 3rd win at home this season. Top story for now going into this series is the fact that Mike Aviles, who played in Kansas City for 4 years while batting a .285 average, is coming back to town. Boston 11-16 looking to get their first win in 5 tries after losing the last two of their series with Oakland, and being swept By the Oriels in their most recent series. So lets go ahead and move on with the match-ups .
Tonight on the mound for the Royals you have Jonathan Sanchez who will be hosting Felix Doubront of the Redsox. Sanchez is coming off of a win in his most recent outing in Detroit where he posted 5 scoreless innings, his record is now 1-1 on the season with an ERA of 5.24. For Doubront he enters tonights game at 1-1 as well with a 5.19 ERA. look for an exciting game tonight while once again its two bottom feeders in their divisions going head to head with both pitchers who are ok. So look for each team to go back and fourth in this one.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, you have Danny Duffy playing host to Bostons Daniel Bard. Duffy is 2-2 on the season with an ERA of 3.57, not to mention in his last time on the hill, he earned a win against the yanks, going 5 1/3 innings and notching up 6 strike outs. on the other side, Bard comes in at 2-3 with an ERA of 4.38, his last start against the A`s wasn't anything to celebrate about, as he allowed 4 runs in 8 innings with only 1 strike out. again look for another close game as each pitcher is doing, well, ok at this point in the season.
wrapping up the series on Wednesday, may 9, 2012 you have Bruce Chen taking on Jon Lester. Both of these pitchers are struggling after having ok seasons last year. As Chen enters this game at 0-4 with a 4.98 ERA and Lester comes in at 1-2 with an ERA of 4.62. Chen`s last time out he did great until Manager Ned host allowed him to pitch after 5 solid innings and a decent 6th, and then in the 7th he fatigued after just 2/3 of the inning and allowed four runs to score. As for Lester, he comes off a 13 inning game in which he lost to the Oriels. his team gave him 2 leads in the game, but Lester couldn't hang on as he gave up his second loss of the season.
I have each game of this series being close, but overall I have the Royals winning out the series 2 games to 1. The reason for this, well, The Royals Just came off a loss to the Yankees, losing 10-1. Then the young guns for the Royals are starting to find their hitting stride and they know how to win at home now. So tune into FS Kansas city at 7:10 to watch your Royals take on the Redsox.
Tonight on the mound for the Royals you have Jonathan Sanchez who will be hosting Felix Doubront of the Redsox. Sanchez is coming off of a win in his most recent outing in Detroit where he posted 5 scoreless innings, his record is now 1-1 on the season with an ERA of 5.24. For Doubront he enters tonights game at 1-1 as well with a 5.19 ERA. look for an exciting game tonight while once again its two bottom feeders in their divisions going head to head with both pitchers who are ok. So look for each team to go back and fourth in this one.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, you have Danny Duffy playing host to Bostons Daniel Bard. Duffy is 2-2 on the season with an ERA of 3.57, not to mention in his last time on the hill, he earned a win against the yanks, going 5 1/3 innings and notching up 6 strike outs. on the other side, Bard comes in at 2-3 with an ERA of 4.38, his last start against the A`s wasn't anything to celebrate about, as he allowed 4 runs in 8 innings with only 1 strike out. again look for another close game as each pitcher is doing, well, ok at this point in the season.
wrapping up the series on Wednesday, may 9, 2012 you have Bruce Chen taking on Jon Lester. Both of these pitchers are struggling after having ok seasons last year. As Chen enters this game at 0-4 with a 4.98 ERA and Lester comes in at 1-2 with an ERA of 4.62. Chen`s last time out he did great until Manager Ned host allowed him to pitch after 5 solid innings and a decent 6th, and then in the 7th he fatigued after just 2/3 of the inning and allowed four runs to score. As for Lester, he comes off a 13 inning game in which he lost to the Oriels. his team gave him 2 leads in the game, but Lester couldn't hang on as he gave up his second loss of the season.
I have each game of this series being close, but overall I have the Royals winning out the series 2 games to 1. The reason for this, well, The Royals Just came off a loss to the Yankees, losing 10-1. Then the young guns for the Royals are starting to find their hitting stride and they know how to win at home now. So tune into FS Kansas city at 7:10 to watch your Royals take on the Redsox.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Royals and Brox hand it to the boys from the Bronx!
Well I told you in yesterdays blog that it would be a close game last night and indeed it was. As the Royals Broxton helped lay the smack down in a 4-3 victory over the Yankees. The Royals also broke a 10 game losing streak at home. Key factors to the win, well for starters the Royals scored early when Moustakas hit his 5th dinger of the season to put the Royals up 1-0 in the second. Then they never looked back from there, when the Yankees scored the Royals scored. That is something they lacked in the previous month and started getting better at towards the end. Its finally starting to kick in for these young guys, Danny Duffy pitched 5 1/3 innings only giving up 1 earned run to Robinson Canoe. Dyson, Hosmer, and Moustakas all went 2 for 4, while Moose hit a home run in the bottom of the second. Then Defensively the Royals played out standing. As the Royals turned 2 double plays in the game and the one that Really saved them was when Getz scooped it up bare handed, flopped it to Escobar who threw a steaming hopper over to Hosmer, who caught it off of a awkward bounce, for a double play that Got Broxton out of a big Pickle. Broxton would Go on to get the save, and the Royals would Collect their first win at home this season.
Tonights match up is between CC Sabathia and Bruce Chen. I call this one being a close game as well since you have an 0-3 pitcher in Chen, taking on a pitcher who is 3-0 in Sabathia. If the boys in blue can Play like they did last night, then we will have a great series at Kauffman. Tune in tonight at 7:10 and cheer on your Royals as they host the Yankees on FSN KC.
Tonights match up is between CC Sabathia and Bruce Chen. I call this one being a close game as well since you have an 0-3 pitcher in Chen, taking on a pitcher who is 3-0 in Sabathia. If the boys in blue can Play like they did last night, then we will have a great series at Kauffman. Tune in tonight at 7:10 and cheer on your Royals as they host the Yankees on FSN KC.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Here Come The Yankees!!!
The Royals Finish yet another Series on the Road as they Picked up the W yesterday vs Justin Verlander, who pitched very well, but he fell short as Chris Getz hit a zinger over Austin Jackson in center field Scoring Moustakas to put the Royals up 3-2 in the ninth for the win. with that win, the Royals improve to 7-6 on the Road, 1 game above .500, as they head back home where they are 0-10 this season. They will be taking on the the Boys from the Bronx, the Yankees, who are hitting very well lately. So lets get down to business, as I give you the pitching match up`s for the next four games of the Royals 7 game home stand.
Tonight at 7:10 The Royals Danny Duffy will play host to the Yankees David Phelps. Duffy is 1-2 on the Season with a 3.63 ERA. yes Duffy did miss his last start after having some stiffness in his elbow, but he is feeling better now and says he is ready to go. On the other side you have Phelps, he has no wins or losses on the season, in fact this will be his Season debut. Phelps is a St. Louis native and is looking to put on quite a show for his family, fans, and teammates. look for a good game here and possibly extra innings with these two young pitchers leading the way.
Tomorrow, May 4, 2012 @ 7:10, the Royals Bruce Chen, will play host to the Yankees CC Sabathia. It will be The battle of the Lefties as Chen is 0-3 looking for his first win on the season and Sabathia is 3-0 looking to stay undefeated this season. Hopefully the Royals good defense and great hitting will continue over the next 2 days and Give Chen his first win and hand Sabathia his first loss. look for another close game and Chen and Sabathia duke it out.
On Saturday, May 5, 2012. The Royals have yet to announce who will be pitching against the Yankees Hiroki Kuroda, who is 2-3 on the season and has a 3.69 ERA. This game will also be a tribute night to George Brett`s Pine Tar incident that happened at Yankee Stadium on July 24, 1983 while the Royals were trailing 4-3 in the top of the ninth inning, George Brett of the Royals hit a 2-run home run and gave the Royals the lead. However Yanks manager Billy Martin noticed a large amount of pine tea on Brett`s bat, and requested that the umpires inspected his bat. The umpires in fact ruled that the amount of pine tar on the bat was to much, which led to Brett being called out, the home run being reversed and the Yankees winning the game. After the game the Royals protested the game, and AL President Lee MacPhail upheld their protest and ordered the game be replayed from the point of Brett`s home run. The Game resumed on August 18 and officially ended with the Royals winning 5-4. So there is some history behind the night as the Royals take on the Pinstripes. I will be looking for yet another good game between these two teams as well should you.
Finally on Sunday, May 6, 2012. The Royals will wrap up the Four game series @ 12:10, as Luke Hochevar will play host to Phil Hughes. Hoch is 2-2 on the season with a 7.36 ERA as Hughes comes in at 1-4 with a 7.48 ERA on the season. Look at yet another Grudge match as two mediocre pitchers battle it out against one young Motivated team, and the other faces a very experienced been there done that team.
I have the Royals going 3-1 in the series. I say this because they are young, no one really knows their stuff, they are hungry for their first win at home and Just came off a win against a dominate Pitcher in the MLB in Justin Verlander. If none of these get you pumped as a player, then you do not deserver to call your self a player. So tune in tonight as they Royals play host to the Yankees. Again its a battle of the youngsters. Duffy vs Phelps.
Tonight at 7:10 The Royals Danny Duffy will play host to the Yankees David Phelps. Duffy is 1-2 on the Season with a 3.63 ERA. yes Duffy did miss his last start after having some stiffness in his elbow, but he is feeling better now and says he is ready to go. On the other side you have Phelps, he has no wins or losses on the season, in fact this will be his Season debut. Phelps is a St. Louis native and is looking to put on quite a show for his family, fans, and teammates. look for a good game here and possibly extra innings with these two young pitchers leading the way.
Tomorrow, May 4, 2012 @ 7:10, the Royals Bruce Chen, will play host to the Yankees CC Sabathia. It will be The battle of the Lefties as Chen is 0-3 looking for his first win on the season and Sabathia is 3-0 looking to stay undefeated this season. Hopefully the Royals good defense and great hitting will continue over the next 2 days and Give Chen his first win and hand Sabathia his first loss. look for another close game and Chen and Sabathia duke it out.
On Saturday, May 5, 2012. The Royals have yet to announce who will be pitching against the Yankees Hiroki Kuroda, who is 2-3 on the season and has a 3.69 ERA. This game will also be a tribute night to George Brett`s Pine Tar incident that happened at Yankee Stadium on July 24, 1983 while the Royals were trailing 4-3 in the top of the ninth inning, George Brett of the Royals hit a 2-run home run and gave the Royals the lead. However Yanks manager Billy Martin noticed a large amount of pine tea on Brett`s bat, and requested that the umpires inspected his bat. The umpires in fact ruled that the amount of pine tar on the bat was to much, which led to Brett being called out, the home run being reversed and the Yankees winning the game. After the game the Royals protested the game, and AL President Lee MacPhail upheld their protest and ordered the game be replayed from the point of Brett`s home run. The Game resumed on August 18 and officially ended with the Royals winning 5-4. So there is some history behind the night as the Royals take on the Pinstripes. I will be looking for yet another good game between these two teams as well should you.
Finally on Sunday, May 6, 2012. The Royals will wrap up the Four game series @ 12:10, as Luke Hochevar will play host to Phil Hughes. Hoch is 2-2 on the season with a 7.36 ERA as Hughes comes in at 1-4 with a 7.48 ERA on the season. Look at yet another Grudge match as two mediocre pitchers battle it out against one young Motivated team, and the other faces a very experienced been there done that team.
I have the Royals going 3-1 in the series. I say this because they are young, no one really knows their stuff, they are hungry for their first win at home and Just came off a win against a dominate Pitcher in the MLB in Justin Verlander. If none of these get you pumped as a player, then you do not deserver to call your self a player. So tune in tonight as they Royals play host to the Yankees. Again its a battle of the youngsters. Duffy vs Phelps.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Best Of The Best!
So this morning on the radio show I work for, we talked about having a Mount Rushmore dedicated to 4 Royals Greats. and since the Royals had a rain out yesterday, I figure we can have a little fun today and discuss who I`d have in my top four. So agree or disagree, and if you do disagree, go ahead and give me your top 4.
I will start from number 4 down to number 1. So here we go.
#4 I have Dennis Leonard. yes this was close while Splittorff had 4 seasons with 10 complete games and notched up 17 shutouts. He also leads the Royals in all time wins with 166, then you had Saberhagen with 2 Cy young awards and had the most wins in a season for a Royal ever with 23. Not to mention both guys had a World series title, but Leonard caught my attention as the all-time Royals leader in complete games with 103, Shutouts with 23, 2nd in wins with 144 and 3rd in strikeouts with 1,323. Also, he helped form the Royals pitchers in 1985 due to a leg injury that kept him from playing, but he still got a ring. I put leonard on the list because I have an infielder, an outfielder/ infielder, and a coach on this list so I pick him as my pitcher... I know there were many through the early years, but he stuck out the most.
#3 on my list is Frank White, who is an 8 time gold glove winner, a 5 time all-star, ALCS MVP of 1980, and a world Series Champion of 1985.White finished his career second on the Royals all-time list in games played 2,324, at bats 7,859, and hits 2,006.his number 20 is one of 3 Royals numbers to be retired. He now coaches for the Royals AA team, the Wichita Wranglers, after a short sting in the Royals Sports Television Network on Fox Midwest.
#2 on my list is Coach Dick Howser, He took the Royals to the top of baseball and will never be forgotten for taking the Royals to their first world series championship in 1985. he led the Royals to 3 division titles and 2 world series appearances, 1980, and 1985. this is why I give him my #2 position on my list of top 4. His number 10 was the first of 3 Royals numbers to be retired in Royals history.
#1 on my list of 4 is none other than Mr. George Brett. Brett Is the greatest player to wear blue and white, not to mention one of the Leagues greatest clutch hitters of all time. The name George Brett will never be forgotten in Major League Baseball, from the Pine tar incident to world series champion, Brett was also a 13 time all-star, the 1980 AL MVP, 1985 Gold Glove winner, he had 3,000 plus hits, 300 home runs, 600 doubles, 100 triples and 200 stolen bases in his 20 seasons with the Royals and Oh yes, he was also the first player in Major League history to win a batting title in 3 different decades, in 1976, 1980, and 1990. His number 5 was also one of the Three numbers to be retired in Royals franchise history and for those reasons, that is why I have George Brett at #1 on my mount Rushmore of Royals players.
All these players made my list because they were dominate at what they did. Yes I left out Willie Wilson, Dan Quisenberry, Whitey Herzog, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman, and a few others, but they have already made the Hall Of Fame in Kansas City, and have or will make the Hall Of Fame in Coopers Town, but if you disagree with any of mine, go ahead and tell me who you think should be in here. So feel free to comment.
I will start from number 4 down to number 1. So here we go.
#4 I have Dennis Leonard. yes this was close while Splittorff had 4 seasons with 10 complete games and notched up 17 shutouts. He also leads the Royals in all time wins with 166, then you had Saberhagen with 2 Cy young awards and had the most wins in a season for a Royal ever with 23. Not to mention both guys had a World series title, but Leonard caught my attention as the all-time Royals leader in complete games with 103, Shutouts with 23, 2nd in wins with 144 and 3rd in strikeouts with 1,323. Also, he helped form the Royals pitchers in 1985 due to a leg injury that kept him from playing, but he still got a ring. I put leonard on the list because I have an infielder, an outfielder/ infielder, and a coach on this list so I pick him as my pitcher... I know there were many through the early years, but he stuck out the most.
#3 on my list is Frank White, who is an 8 time gold glove winner, a 5 time all-star, ALCS MVP of 1980, and a world Series Champion of 1985.White finished his career second on the Royals all-time list in games played 2,324, at bats 7,859, and hits 2,006.his number 20 is one of 3 Royals numbers to be retired. He now coaches for the Royals AA team, the Wichita Wranglers, after a short sting in the Royals Sports Television Network on Fox Midwest.
#2 on my list is Coach Dick Howser, He took the Royals to the top of baseball and will never be forgotten for taking the Royals to their first world series championship in 1985. he led the Royals to 3 division titles and 2 world series appearances, 1980, and 1985. this is why I give him my #2 position on my list of top 4. His number 10 was the first of 3 Royals numbers to be retired in Royals history.
#1 on my list of 4 is none other than Mr. George Brett. Brett Is the greatest player to wear blue and white, not to mention one of the Leagues greatest clutch hitters of all time. The name George Brett will never be forgotten in Major League Baseball, from the Pine tar incident to world series champion, Brett was also a 13 time all-star, the 1980 AL MVP, 1985 Gold Glove winner, he had 3,000 plus hits, 300 home runs, 600 doubles, 100 triples and 200 stolen bases in his 20 seasons with the Royals and Oh yes, he was also the first player in Major League history to win a batting title in 3 different decades, in 1976, 1980, and 1990. His number 5 was also one of the Three numbers to be retired in Royals franchise history and for those reasons, that is why I have George Brett at #1 on my mount Rushmore of Royals players.
All these players made my list because they were dominate at what they did. Yes I left out Willie Wilson, Dan Quisenberry, Whitey Herzog, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman, and a few others, but they have already made the Hall Of Fame in Kansas City, and have or will make the Hall Of Fame in Coopers Town, but if you disagree with any of mine, go ahead and tell me who you think should be in here. So feel free to comment.
Monday, April 30, 2012
On To Detroit...!
After the Royals split the Series in Minnesota at one game a piece, due to a rain out, in a best of three game home stand for the Twins. Kansas City will ride into Detroit on a one game slide. With hopes for first place still at hands distance of a cookie Jar on the counter. 5 games out of contention with the first place Indians, who were in last place 2 weeks ago, and look to improve on the season.
Tonight the Royals will go up against Tigers left-hander Duane Below, who hasn't allowed a run over 12 innings this season, but he'll be taking on a whole new role Monday against the Royals. After he made his first five appearances out of the bullpen, Below will make his first start of the 2012 season -- and third of his career. He will be taking on Luke Hochevar, who is 2-1 on the season, with an ERA 4.98 and one no decision. I expect this game to be close and possibly physical, I say physical cause this is a rivalry and if anyone gets hit the benches may clear, so look forward to a good game tonight.
Tomorrow, May 1, 2012,will be the second game of the series. As Rick Porcello for the Tigers, who is 1-2 with a 6.45 ERA on the season. Porcello has hit a rough patch in his last 2 starts as he has 13 earned runs on 17 hits in just 7 2/3 innings. He looks to take on Jonathan Sanchez, who is 1-1 on the season with a 6.75 ERA. Sanchez is having troubles of his own this season, Struggling with his command thus far into the season, especially in the loss on Tuesday at Cleveland, where he threw 56 of 115 pitches for strikes while walking seven and allowing 4 runs in 4 2/3 innings. look for another close game on Tuesday as each team looks to stay in contention in the division.
On Wednesday May 2, 2012, The Royals and the Tigers will wrap up the best of three series as Detroit`s Justin Verlander will host The Royals Luis Mendoza. Verlander is 2-1 on the season with a 2.41 ERA and is looking to stay undefeated against the Royals this season, on the other side of the mound, Mendoza is 1-2 and looking for that second win on the young season and possibly keep his momentum running as he notched his first victory last Thursday at Cleveland, dispite being pulled after 5 1/3 innings and allowing just 2 runs, Mendoza hasn't been terrible this season. He just lacks run support and gets fatigued early on in the game. so expect a decent game on Wednesday as well.
Overall I say the Royals go 2-1 in this series, as they play host to the Yankees at Kauffman this weekend in a best of 4 series. followed by a three game stint vs the Red Sox. Good luck boys.
Tonight the Royals will go up against Tigers left-hander Duane Below, who hasn't allowed a run over 12 innings this season, but he'll be taking on a whole new role Monday against the Royals. After he made his first five appearances out of the bullpen, Below will make his first start of the 2012 season -- and third of his career. He will be taking on Luke Hochevar, who is 2-1 on the season, with an ERA 4.98 and one no decision. I expect this game to be close and possibly physical, I say physical cause this is a rivalry and if anyone gets hit the benches may clear, so look forward to a good game tonight.
Tomorrow, May 1, 2012,will be the second game of the series. As Rick Porcello for the Tigers, who is 1-2 with a 6.45 ERA on the season. Porcello has hit a rough patch in his last 2 starts as he has 13 earned runs on 17 hits in just 7 2/3 innings. He looks to take on Jonathan Sanchez, who is 1-1 on the season with a 6.75 ERA. Sanchez is having troubles of his own this season, Struggling with his command thus far into the season, especially in the loss on Tuesday at Cleveland, where he threw 56 of 115 pitches for strikes while walking seven and allowing 4 runs in 4 2/3 innings. look for another close game on Tuesday as each team looks to stay in contention in the division.
On Wednesday May 2, 2012, The Royals and the Tigers will wrap up the best of three series as Detroit`s Justin Verlander will host The Royals Luis Mendoza. Verlander is 2-1 on the season with a 2.41 ERA and is looking to stay undefeated against the Royals this season, on the other side of the mound, Mendoza is 1-2 and looking for that second win on the young season and possibly keep his momentum running as he notched his first victory last Thursday at Cleveland, dispite being pulled after 5 1/3 innings and allowing just 2 runs, Mendoza hasn't been terrible this season. He just lacks run support and gets fatigued early on in the game. so expect a decent game on Wednesday as well.
Overall I say the Royals go 2-1 in this series, as they play host to the Yankees at Kauffman this weekend in a best of 4 series. followed by a three game stint vs the Red Sox. Good luck boys.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Royals Win Again!
Yes, Make that a two game winning streak and their first series win since the opening series against Los Angeles. Over the past two games, the Royals have out scored their opponents 12-4, while hitting 4 home runs and batting .300 overall. It was an exciting time for this young Royals team as they take over 4th in the AL Central and are now only 5 games out of first place. Crazy, I know, but It`s just a weird year in sports.
Now the Royals head off to Minnesota to take on the Twins in a best of 3 series. Tonight`s pitchers are Everett Teaford, for the Royals, and Carl Pavano for the Twins. Teaford with no wins and a 3.86 ERA, he is also replacing an Injured Danny Duffy, who is just taking Precaution and isn't seriously injured. As for Pavano, he is 1-2 and has an ERA of 4.73 so far this season.
As for Saturday you have Bruce Chen, who is 0-2 with a 2.52 ERA, looking to take on Jason Marquis, who is 1-0 with an ERA of 7.15. Look for Chen to get his first win here If, yes If He can get run support and Relief from the pen.
Then wrapping up the Series you have Jonathan Sanchez, with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 6.75, Taking on Nick Blackburn, who is 0-2 with an ERA of 7.53. Look for Sanchez to pick up his second win of the year If the Royals hot hitting form the Boys continues and Solid pitching form the Pen in the late innings.
I expect a great series and close games for the most part this weekend. It`s the last place Twins hosting the 4th place Royals in the Battle of the Bottom feeders.
Now the Royals head off to Minnesota to take on the Twins in a best of 3 series. Tonight`s pitchers are Everett Teaford, for the Royals, and Carl Pavano for the Twins. Teaford with no wins and a 3.86 ERA, he is also replacing an Injured Danny Duffy, who is just taking Precaution and isn't seriously injured. As for Pavano, he is 1-2 and has an ERA of 4.73 so far this season.
As for Saturday you have Bruce Chen, who is 0-2 with a 2.52 ERA, looking to take on Jason Marquis, who is 1-0 with an ERA of 7.15. Look for Chen to get his first win here If, yes If He can get run support and Relief from the pen.
Then wrapping up the Series you have Jonathan Sanchez, with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 6.75, Taking on Nick Blackburn, who is 0-2 with an ERA of 7.53. Look for Sanchez to pick up his second win of the year If the Royals hot hitting form the Boys continues and Solid pitching form the Pen in the late innings.
I expect a great series and close games for the most part this weekend. It`s the last place Twins hosting the 4th place Royals in the Battle of the Bottom feeders.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tribal Beat Down Part 2!
The Royals Finally pulled together last night against the Cleveland Indians, as they Dominated the Tribe 8-2. It was an all around Group effort as the royals had 36 at bats, 11 hits, and 4 went for homers. you got 2 home runs from Billy Butler, 1 from Eric Hosmer, and 1 from Alex Gordon. The Royals played some great ball last night, they looked like a team. Hoch pitched 6 and 1/3 innings only allowing 2 earned runs, the Relievers came in and did their jobs allowing no earned runs and striking out 4. They finally looked like they were having fun last night, as Coach Yost was quoted saying this, "I'm just glad we did it, "I didn't care how we did it. That's a big monkey to get off our backs, and now we can focus on our day to day. We don't have to worry about the streak anymore.
"It's over."
And right after Yost had stated that, Eric Hosmer said this,"This lineup is really starting to heat up, Guys are starting to hit well. ... This offense has been hitting, we just haven't gotten many balls falling our way."
All in all, it took a collective effort at the plate and a stellar pitching performance to break the hex. No matter the method employed to reverse the club's fortunes.
Look for the Royals to start winning again, and possibly make a run back into 2nd place in the AL central, as they are just a 1/2 game behind minnesota for 4th place in the division.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
First Home Stand Sweep Ever?
Sadly the Royals have not won one home game this season, they have lost 10 of 10 at home and now their 11th in a row as the Blue Jays walk out of kauffman stadium with a 4 game sweep........ The Royals put up the Runs, but when the opposing teams would come back the Royals just lost all momentum. Its like no one even cared until last night when the team finally held their heads down to the ground. they looked like a bunch of, well, losers. No one was happy, including manager Ned host who said this,"It was a horrible homestand. We didn't win any games, but they played their tails off," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "We didn't play well. I'm not going to cover up the fact that we didn't play well. But it's a group I believe in." Well duh Coach Yost, no doubt it was a horrible home stand, thats obvious, but sadly I still believe in this team too, I think this can jump start us, but if I am proven wrong again after this next week and pick up no wins. I`m done believing for the season. Yes, I am a dedicated Royals fan, there on Opening day, and the day after opening day, and the I was there Last friday for Buck night. 3 games and 3 losses, never happened to me before. If the pitching can't get comfortable, call up your farm team or make an attempt at Roy O to get your bullpen join, let him prove he's good and have trade offers for him. get a really good hitter or good almost ready to go young pitchers. good news for the Royals, in 1899 the Cleveland Spiders lost 24 in a row and went 20-134. they had lost 10 at home and never won for 2 more weeks, and finally pulled out a 3 game win streak sweeping the yankees. strangely the Royals play the yankees 9 days from today, hopefully winning some games before they return home. A lot is to be done, but they need to take it one game at a time. I keep getting the question, are you worried yet? I always say nope, but my answer will soon change if we don't get clicking. the Royals head off to cleveland looking for some revenge against the Indians tonight. This will be the start of a 9 game road trip for the Royals, who are 3-3 on the Road this season. Good luck to the boys in blue and just remember fans, we are only 3 games out of 4th place in our division.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Will The Royals Make A Cardinal Move?
Well, with two straight sweeps at home now, one form the Indians and one from the Tigers, The Royals look to finish up their home stand starting tomorrow vs Toronto. They will play a best of 3 series against the BlueJays As the Royals are currently on a 7 game slide and look to win their first game at home this weekend and possibly their second series of the season. Kyle Drabek comes into Kc @ 2-0 and has an ERA of 1.24, he will face Luke Hochevar who is 1-1 on the season and has an ERA of 7.24 and is also recovering from a hit to the Shin during last Fridays home opener vs Cleveland. On Saturday it will be Luis Mendoza, who is 0-2 with a 5.23 ERA, will be taking on a pitcher who is to be announced the day of the game for Toronto, and for the Final game of the home stand you have Pitcher Ricky Romero, who is 2-0 with a 3.72 ERA, taking on the Royals Danny Duffy, who is 1-1 with a 2.13 ERA. If I play my cards correctly I say the royals win out the series 2 games to 1. As I have Hochevar winning tomorrow as the young and hungry Royals hope to break the momentum of the Jay`s Pitching staff. then I have mendoza losing and then the Royals bouncing back on Sunday and Duffy Recording his 2nd win this season. that is my quick summary of the rest of the home stand. Now lets sit back relax and see what goes down. because If I remember correctly, last season the Cardinals had a pretty decent slump, and look what happened to them? Yeah, they won the world series. So Keep your hopes up Royals fans, its not over yet. and we still have Cain to return, Perez, and some possible pitching changes to happen. It`s Our Time!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Tribal Beat Down!
The Indians Came through Kansas City this weekend and Laid the smack down on the Royals. Sweeping the Royals right out of 3rd place in the AL Central. When I arrived at the K on opening day all hopes were high. Kc was at 3-3 and Cleveland was at 1-5. As the stadium was full and there was barely a place to stand. It was a breath taking site. As I watched the first go for a strike, the game would go down hill, as the Royals allowed 7 runs in the first and it never got better, they went on to lose 8-1, day two royals went down 5-0 early, but a couple brawls later, It got the young royals rallied up as they came back in the 9th to tie it up 9 all. then a Failed stolen base by Lorenzo Cain's replacement Jarrod Dyson, who didn't do to hot in the field but had a few good strides at the plate, the Royals just didn't seem to want to woo the crowd. Fans went insane as zoo as Choo got a 2 RBI double. As the wound up winning 11-9. Same story on sunday as the tribe Just dominated the plate again. The Royals had a super tough time at home, at some points they looked great, but again this is a young team wanting to impress the home crowd. Nerves, anxiety, and a few errors are expected. Also its just opening week, don't let it get to you yet. We still have a full season ahead, yes you want them to be good early, but its a lot of pressure on their shoulders. Look at the bright side, Cain will be back in 11 days, the Royals pen will have more determination now that they know they have the fan support, perez will be back after the break and their are some minor leaguers on the prospect list to come around. So sit back relax and Just watch the season unfold. Let the players get into a groove. I say if the Royals aren't clicking by next month, then we have some worrying to do.they take on Justin Verlander today, who is 0-1 with a 2.20 ERA and has 14 strike out thus far in the season. He goes up against Danny Duffy who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and has 8 strike outs him self. Verlander is 13-2 lifetime against the Royals and hasn't lost to them since 2009.
He is 8-2 with a 1.82 ERA in 12 games at Kauffman Stadium. Verlander hasn't lost back-to-back starts since April 11 and 16 of last year, and he hasn't had back-to-back outings without a quality start since June 22 and 27, 2010.
Duffy, Verlander's mound opponent Monday, faced Detroit three times last season as a rookie and was 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA. Both losses were at Kauffman Stadium, on July 7 and Aug. 6. He looks to capitalize this season as they face them tonight at the K. The Rest of the Series you have Smyly vs Chen, and Scherzer vs undecided as of now. Again Lets see if the young Royals can do some damage early and take down the moral of the Tigers staff. Royals tigers tonight at 7:10 pm ct.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
It`s Duffy Time!
Last night, against the A`s, Danny Duffy go his first start of the 2012 season and man did he look good. Duffy went 6 full innings recording 8 strikeouts, allowing 1 run and had no earned runs. Overall I was very surprised by his performance, but to be honest the Royals pitching is looking great so far. in fact this is the best pitching in Kc since 2003 when the bullpen went 83-79, and had an average ERA of 3.80. Right now Kc`s bullpen is ranked 10th in the Young season and none of the Starters have given up more than 2 runs. The only player in the Pen to give up more than 2 runs thus far was Greg Holland. Right now the Royals pen has gone 41 innings in 5 games, allowing 37 hits, 12 earned runs, and have 38 Strike outs. Not to bad at all, I mean their Combined ERA as of now 2.68. Yeah, better than 2003 and it shows. they are 3-2, 1 game above .500 and on the road. This is a team first since 2007 when they got off to a hot start and crashed 2 weeks later. Hopefully the team can stay healthy and produce late in the season which can keep them in contention for the AL wild card race. Maybe even 1st in the Central hoping to crash the tigers hot start. We are Currently in second place,Only a game and a half back at the moment. Look for a tight race after the All-Star break. It`s Our Time
Monday, April 9, 2012
Royal Rumble!
After a weekend series with the Angels, the Royals head to Oakland to take on the A`s today. This will be their last series on a quick road trip before they head home for their Opener this Friday. Today Royals Pitcher Luis Mendoza, who lead the league in wins and was 2nd in Earned runs with a 1.74 ERA, will take on Tom Milone and The A`s. Both teams will enter a 3 game series tonight at 9:05 ct. as the Royals are look to stay in contention with Detroit, who is 3-0 thus far into the season. The A`s are 1-2 on the young season, looking to upset the hot hitting Royals, who have put up 13 runs in the past two days. So if Mendoza gets the W tonight, the Royals could be in for a great season, not to mention it would be their best start since the 2003 season. Mendoza vs Milone tonight at 7:05pm pt or 9:05pm ct.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
2nd is best!
Yes, your first week/weekend of baseball is in the Book folks. Your Royals are in second Place by one and a half games, and only one game out of first. So lets get to the facts. Game 1, Bruce Chen had a scoreless game going into the 7th inning and Yost yanked him out of the game giving Crow the opportunity to take control. Well he did striking out the side. 8th inning came along and Crow ran out of Juice. with bases loaded and 1 out Holland came in, then things got ugly and he allowed all 5 of the Angels Runs. Royals lose the opener, but the next day they bounced right back. Scoring 2 in the first they never looked back winning 6-3 Giving Hochevar win number 1 on the year. Finally to wrap up the series Sanchez got a win in his debut. he went 5 innings with 4 strike outs, and 2 earned runs on 4 hits. So overall it was a great weekend for the Royals as Hosmer has 2 homers in 3 games while Butler and Mouse got their firsts of the year. Then Hochevar and Sanchez both Recorded their first win, and Broxton nabbed his first save. Not to mention The machine, Albert Pujols, was held to no homers and 4 hits in 10 at bats. Pretty good indeed. If the Royals can hold up like this till the All-Star break, you could see some upsets happening toward the end of this season.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Good Friday...
Indeed It is good Friday today, and I couldn't be any happier that. My life was spared by Jesus over two-thousand years ago today, but today is also Opening day for the Kansas City Royals and The Los Angeles Angels. Yes, this is the Debute of Pujols in L.A. and the first Opening day start For Bruce Chen in his Career. First baseman Albert Pujols is Just 3-8, with two home runs and a double, against the veteran Kansas City left-hander Bruce Chen, not to mention the other Angels players who have fared well against the Lefty like Howie Kendrick who has gone 3-7, with two homers; then you have Bobby Abreu who is hitting .409 at the moment, he has gone 9 for 22 thus far in the spring; up next left fielder Vernon Wells who is 6-19, with three homers, and then Shortstop Erick Aybar who is 3 for 6
On The Angles side you have pitcher Jared Weaver, who will face the hot hitting Royals tonight Betancourt, Gordon, Butler, and Gets are the only royals on the current roster to have faced Weaver. They are all hitting above .200 against weaver and have combined for 84 plate appearances and connected on 22 of them. which leaves hope for Hosmer, Moustakas, Cain, and Bourgeois who have yet to hit against Weaver. Well Hosmer, Mous, and Cain will all get their shots at him for the first time today.
Starting Line Up`s for today are as follows.
Los Angeles,
1. Erick Aybar, SS
2. Howie Kendrick, 2B
3. Albert Pujols, 1B
4. Torii Hunter, RF
5. Vernon Wells, LF
6. Kendrys Morales, DH
7. Mark Trumbo, 3B
8. Hank Conger, C
9. Peter Bourjos, CF
Kansas City,
1. Lorenzo Cain, CF
2. Alcides Escobar, SS
3. Eric Hosmer, 1B
4. Jeff Francoeur, RF
5. Mike Moustakas, 3B
6. Yuniesky Betancourt, 2B
7. Billy Butler, DH
8. Jason Bourgeois, LF
9.Humbero Quintero, C
Line Up`s may change come to game time, but as for now these are your current line up`s as of April 2nd.
Game time is at 9:05 P.M. central, and 7:05 P.M. west coast time. times may change due to weather.
On The Angles side you have pitcher Jared Weaver, who will face the hot hitting Royals tonight Betancourt, Gordon, Butler, and Gets are the only royals on the current roster to have faced Weaver. They are all hitting above .200 against weaver and have combined for 84 plate appearances and connected on 22 of them. which leaves hope for Hosmer, Moustakas, Cain, and Bourgeois who have yet to hit against Weaver. Well Hosmer, Mous, and Cain will all get their shots at him for the first time today.
Starting Line Up`s for today are as follows.
Los Angeles,
1. Erick Aybar, SS
2. Howie Kendrick, 2B
3. Albert Pujols, 1B
4. Torii Hunter, RF
5. Vernon Wells, LF
6. Kendrys Morales, DH
7. Mark Trumbo, 3B
8. Hank Conger, C
9. Peter Bourjos, CF
Kansas City,
1. Lorenzo Cain, CF
2. Alcides Escobar, SS
3. Eric Hosmer, 1B
4. Jeff Francoeur, RF
5. Mike Moustakas, 3B
6. Yuniesky Betancourt, 2B
7. Billy Butler, DH
8. Jason Bourgeois, LF
9.Humbero Quintero, C
Line Up`s may change come to game time, but as for now these are your current line up`s as of April 2nd.
Game time is at 9:05 P.M. central, and 7:05 P.M. west coast time. times may change due to weather.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Breaking News in Kc!
This just in from Joel Goldberg this morning, Players to watch out for this season are Jake Odorizzi, and Salvador Perez. Honestly, I`m not to stunned by this. Jake Odorizzi, who came to the Royals in the Greinke trade with the Brewers, is showing great potential in double A ball with the Naturals and will probably be with Triple A Omaha a month or 2 into the season. If he does well there, the Royals could be looking at a new starter by the All-Star break, Right now Odorizzi just came off a 10-7 record and an ERA of 3.75 in 147 innings pitched. Thats not bad at all. This youngster, at 21 years old, has Great control of the ball, and a very smooth pitching motion. If he stays consistent, you may see him in a Royals uniform sometime after the All-Star break.
Now to Perez. Yes, he is injured right now, but If you thing Yadi Molina is good? Psh, think again, Perez has A rocket arm wit great accuracy and not to mention his reaction time after catching the pitch is .8 seconds. Yes, after the pitch is in his glove, it only takes him .8 seconds to get up and be in throwing position. that is a great Acquisition for a catcher, which is why the Royals were very high on him. That and the fact he bats over .300. Then when he got injured, the catcher Position was in danger. they went out and got Quintero to complement Pena. So they royals are looking forward to having him back after the All-Star break as well.
So when all is said and done, if the Royals can stay contenders with great offense and good fielding. they could possibly stay in contention for the Playoffs this season and they will be ready for the return of Perez. Opening day is tomorrow. I can't wait. Go Royals!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Around The League Opening Day!
I
don't do this often, but since its Opening day/night, The Defending World Champion
Cardinals are going to take on the New Look Florida Marlins in Florida tonight.
As Kyle Lohse takes on Josh Johnson. First pitch is set to be
thrown at 6:05 central time. TMy prediction for tonights match up is
Florida 4 St.Louis 3. Yes, I have the defending champs losing and the Marlins
starting their season off 1-0. Lohse is a great pitcher don't get me wrong, but
I think Reyes, Bonifacio, Ramirez, and a DETERMINED John Buck, will overcome
the Cards. And again the Cards have Beltran, Holliday, Berkman, Molina, and
Freese, but I call the shocker, and go against the Cards and go with the
Underdogs. We shall see. So lets go ahead and look around the league at the
rest of the Opening day match ups.
Thursday April 5, 2012
Thursday April 5, 2012
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Predictions,
I have the Tigers beating the Redsox, Mets over the Braves, Phillies ousting the Pirates, The Cubbies surprising the Nat`s, the Blue Jays tweeting past the tribe, Marlins floating by the Reds, and the Padres Dodging by L.A.
Friday April 6, 2012
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Predictions,
Rangers Pullin up the sox, Twins over the Orioles, Yankees stingin the Rays, Cards squeakin by the Brewers, The Rockies freezin out the Astros, Giants Steppin on the D-Backs, Royals squeezin through the Halo`s, dodgers over the Padres, and the A`s over the Mariners.
Those are my Predictions. Good luck to all and let the season begin.
Schedules provided from MLB.com
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