Friday, April 11, 2008

Royals host Yankees (series I) Recap


The Royals got a tough draw to start their home opener as the Yankees came for their only visit to the K. Coming off a 4-2 road trip that featured a sweep of the Tigers and then losing 2 of 3 to the Twins this was a good test for the Royals.

Game 1: Brian Bannister got off to a rough start but battled back and pitched 5 innings allowing 2 runs and the Royals offense scored a season high 5 runs, capped by a 2 run single by Gload in the 5th.

Player of the game: Brian Bannister, he battled through an un-even strike zone and gave the Royals a chance to win.

Game 2: With rain falling most of the game Zack Greinke pitched a fantastic game throwing 8 shutout innings. Girardi fearing rain scratched starter Ian Kennedy and went to the bullpen to start the game with mixed results. John Buck hit a monster home run in the 5th as the Royals win 4-0.

Player of the game: Zack Greinke, was absurd in 8 innings of work allowing 6 hits and 2 walks and 0 runs.

Game 3: Going for the sweep the Royals send left-hander John Bale to the mound against Royal killer Andy Pettitte, and Pettitte did what he does best and that is hold the Royals offense in check. The Yankees avoided the sweep and beat the Royals 6-1.

Player of the game: Mark Teahen (3-4 with a run scored)

Look at the numbers:
  • Royals outscored the Yankees 10-8.
  • For the first time this year the bullpen allowed more than 1 ER in a series.
  • Zack Greinke's ERA after 2 starts: 0.60.
  • 6, the number of runs the Yankees scored Thursday, the most allowed by the Royals to date.
  • The Royals collected 10 walks, this after 0 in their last series.
  • The Royals offense is averaging 3.55 runs a game.

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