The Royals go for a sweep of the Tigers today at 12:05, Zack Greinke will take the mound against Jeremy Bonderman. The Royals have gotten great starts from Meche and Bannister with just enough offense to put away the Tigers, Greinke tries to continue this streak.
Its pretty amazing the way the Royals have started the year, sure it's only 2-0, but it's 2-0 for the first time since '03...that's an amazing start for the Royals. I'll have to miss the game today (stupid school) but will give a game update later.
Box Score
Greinke and the Royals completed the three game sweep of the Tigers today. Greinke allowed 1 run and 6 hits over 7 innings and Soria closed out the game with a 1-2-3 9th. The offense today was sparked by another 2-run homer courtesy of Gordon in the 4th and Teahen hit his first home run of the young season in the 6th.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Royals at Tigers (game II)
At 12:05 Brian Bannister will take the mound against Kenny Rogers and the Tigers. The Royals are looking to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2003, in fact, the Royals havn't won an opening season series since the 2003 season.
So there it is, the Royals first opening series win since 2003 and murderer's row didn't phase Bannister as he shut down the Detroit Tigers going 7 innings and allowing 0 ER, 4 K's and 0 BB's. Bannister worked quick and got help from some overly aggressive Tiger hitters needing only 85 pitches.
The offense again struggled early as Rogers kept them off balance but three doubles by Grudzeilanek, Guillen, and Butler produced two runs in the 5th. In the 8th Butler came through with his second big 2-out hit and scored Gathright and then Teahen got Butler home with a single to center.
A couple of curious bullpen decisions by Hillman in the late innings as he again brought Nunez in to pitch the eighth and then brought in Soria to close out the game in a non-save situation. The moves worked, and I'm not about to start questioning Hillman after two games; lets just hope we get an easy win tomorrow and these two guys can have a rest.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Royals open the Season at Detroit
So here it is, the moment we have been waiting all winter for, the season opener. The Royals take on the Detroit Tigers and their killer line-up at 12:05. Meche will take the mound for the Royals against Verlander of the Tigers, should be a good one.
Box Score
What a game, could you ask more as a Kansas City Royals fan? Both teams played extremely well with Detroit in control through five innings the Royals came back late and eventually closed out the game in the 11th.
Gil Meche pitched well but continued his trend of throwing a lot of pitches and had to leave after 6 innings and 99 pitches. Another trend going for Meche was the lack of run support, the Royals didn't score until the 10th as Verlander was throwing a very good game (with a lot of help from a generous home plate umpire).
The Royals got the bats going in the 6th inning Grudzielanek hit a single to right and Gordon hit his first home run of the spring deep to right. After taking the lead in the 7th Brett Tomko gave up a solo shot to Guillen to tie the game. Nunez was lights out in relief striking out 3 in 2 innings. In the top of the 11th Teahen was thrown out at home on a John Buck single, Buck then scored one batter later when Tony Pena Jr. hit a soft single to center for the game winning run.
Soria closed out the game giving up a one out double, but striking out Renteria and retiring Polanco on a great play by Gordon diving to his left.
David DeJesus came out of the game after apparently re-injuring his sprained ankle, no word on the severity.
Box Score
What a game, could you ask more as a Kansas City Royals fan? Both teams played extremely well with Detroit in control through five innings the Royals came back late and eventually closed out the game in the 11th.
Gil Meche pitched well but continued his trend of throwing a lot of pitches and had to leave after 6 innings and 99 pitches. Another trend going for Meche was the lack of run support, the Royals didn't score until the 10th as Verlander was throwing a very good game (with a lot of help from a generous home plate umpire).
The Royals got the bats going in the 6th inning Grudzielanek hit a single to right and Gordon hit his first home run of the spring deep to right. After taking the lead in the 7th Brett Tomko gave up a solo shot to Guillen to tie the game. Nunez was lights out in relief striking out 3 in 2 innings. In the top of the 11th Teahen was thrown out at home on a John Buck single, Buck then scored one batter later when Tony Pena Jr. hit a soft single to center for the game winning run.
Soria closed out the game giving up a one out double, but striking out Renteria and retiring Polanco on a great play by Gordon diving to his left.
David DeJesus came out of the game after apparently re-injuring his sprained ankle, no word on the severity.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Royals set roster
The Royals 24-man (yes, 24-man) roster was finalized today, the roster will expand to 25 when Olivo returns from his four game suspension. No big surprises except maybe that Shealy was optioned to Omaha, he had a good spring hitting 4 home runs and 10 RBI. Shealy could even return when Olivo's suspension is up though another reliever is also a possibility.
Those going to Omaha are Ryan Shealy, Jason Smith, Mitch Maier, Angel Berroa, Joel Peralta, Hideo Nomo, Neal Musser, Brad Salmon and Brandon Duckworth. Luke Hudson will see extended spring training in Arizona.
The Royals are going with seven infielders, which is pretty unusual. I really wish the German trade would of happened.
Those going to Omaha are Ryan Shealy, Jason Smith, Mitch Maier, Angel Berroa, Joel Peralta, Hideo Nomo, Neal Musser, Brad Salmon and Brandon Duckworth. Luke Hudson will see extended spring training in Arizona.
The Royals are going with seven infielders, which is pretty unusual. I really wish the German trade would of happened.
Royals at Brewers: Redux
This is it, the last game before the regular season for our Royals. Zack Greinke will take the mound for the Royals against Dave Bush of the Brewers. Today's game, though still in Milwaukee, will be played with American League rules.
Box Score
Zack Greinke threw another good game going 7 innings and allowing 1 run but the bullpen gave it away in the 7th when Peralta walked the first two hitters he faced. On the offensive side of the ball DeJesus hit his first homer of the spring and Olivo went 3 for 3.
The Royals will have a practice tomorrow at Comerica Park before kicking off the season opener Monday.
Box Score
Zack Greinke threw another good game going 7 innings and allowing 1 run but the bullpen gave it away in the 7th when Peralta walked the first two hitters he faced. On the offensive side of the ball DeJesus hit his first homer of the spring and Olivo went 3 for 3.
The Royals will have a practice tomorrow at Comerica Park before kicking off the season opener Monday.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Royals at the Brewers
The Royals face the Brewers today in an exhibition at 7:05. Taking the Mound for the Royals is Brian Bannister, and for the Brewers it's ex-Royal Jeff Suppan.
Just two more games until the Royals kick of the regular season in Detroit; don't know about you guys but I'm getting stoked.
Box Score
Bannister threw the ball well going 5 innings and allowing only 1 run. The offense was held in check fairly well, Gathright was the only Royal to collect more than one hit. Yasuhiko Yabuta exited after 2 batters when a come-backer from Braun hit him in the leg, x-rays were negative.
Just two more games until the Royals kick of the regular season in Detroit; don't know about you guys but I'm getting stoked.
Box Score
Bannister threw the ball well going 5 innings and allowing only 1 run. The offense was held in check fairly well, Gathright was the only Royal to collect more than one hit. Yasuhiko Yabuta exited after 2 batters when a come-backer from Braun hit him in the leg, x-rays were negative.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Guillens suspension lifted
Dick Kaegel reports that the suspensions of Guillen and Jay Gibbons could get lifted Sunday. ""I'm excited about that possibility because the rumors have been pretty consistent about that for several days. We'll see how it goes," Royals manager Trey Hillmam said on Thursday. "
It seems likely that the suspensions will get lifted as they have no intention of suspending the 82 other names in the Mitchell Report. It just amazes me and frustrates the Royals that Major League Baseball plans to wait until Sunday, which is the season opener by the way, to inform the Royals one way or another.
Miguel Olivo has had his suspension changed to four days instead of the five days it was originally. While only one day, it is still good news because the Royals are going to have to run a 24-man roster out there until Olivo comes back.
Update on Guillen: MLB has put the suspension of Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons on hold for 10 days while an agreement is being worked out.
It seems likely that the suspensions will get lifted as they have no intention of suspending the 82 other names in the Mitchell Report. It just amazes me and frustrates the Royals that Major League Baseball plans to wait until Sunday, which is the season opener by the way, to inform the Royals one way or another.
Miguel Olivo has had his suspension changed to four days instead of the five days it was originally. While only one day, it is still good news because the Royals are going to have to run a 24-man roster out there until Olivo comes back.
Update on Guillen: MLB has put the suspension of Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons on hold for 10 days while an agreement is being worked out.
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