Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Game 7 Royals 5 Yankees 2
Zack Greinke will go to the mound tonight in game two of the Yankee series. Zack has a 1-2 record against the Yankees with a 8.22 ERA. In his 2008 debut Zack held the Detroit Tigers to one run in seven innings on six hits. His opponent will be Ian Kennedy who was roughed up in his first game of the year against Tampa Bay. This game has a good chance of being rained out. Rain could be around as soon as 8:00 pm for the game that starts at 7:10. As the night goes on it will turn to thunder storms and become heavy.
Jose Guillens possible suspension has been pushed back to Tuesday. The Players Union and the owners are still trying to get a negotiate a new drug policy. Guillen is having a slow start with his new team hitting only .138 in the first seven games with three RBI.
In yesterdays game Brian Bannister survived a rocky 40 pitch second inning to get the victory. Bannister is now 2-0. Conditions were miserable for the game. Temps were in the 40's with a strong wind and a light drizzle taking place. Both Bannister and Yankee starter Phil Hughes had a difficult time throwing strikes. Hughes threw 87 pitches in three innings only 47 were strikes. Bannister tossed 97 with 57 being strikes over five innings. Bannister gave up two runs both in that tough second inning. The bullpen was once again outstanding. This time four pitchers were used, Ron Mahay, Ramon Ramirez, Leo Nunez, and Joakim Soria. Only Mahay allowed any hits (2) and a walk (1). He also had two K's. Ramirez, Nunez and Soria allowed no Yankee to reach base in 2 2/3 innings. Its become apparent that manager Trey Hillman has settled on a some roles for the relief corps. Ramirez is the bridge to Nunez who is the bridge to Soria.
The Royals stole five bases in the game. Joey Gathright was the main culprit with three stolen bases, Tony Pena and Ross Gload also had one each.
ESPN has a little blurb on the Royals fast start.
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Jose Guillens possible suspension has been pushed back to Tuesday. The Players Union and the owners are still trying to get a negotiate a new drug policy. Guillen is having a slow start with his new team hitting only .138 in the first seven games with three RBI.
In yesterdays game Brian Bannister survived a rocky 40 pitch second inning to get the victory. Bannister is now 2-0. Conditions were miserable for the game. Temps were in the 40's with a strong wind and a light drizzle taking place. Both Bannister and Yankee starter Phil Hughes had a difficult time throwing strikes. Hughes threw 87 pitches in three innings only 47 were strikes. Bannister tossed 97 with 57 being strikes over five innings. Bannister gave up two runs both in that tough second inning. The bullpen was once again outstanding. This time four pitchers were used, Ron Mahay, Ramon Ramirez, Leo Nunez, and Joakim Soria. Only Mahay allowed any hits (2) and a walk (1). He also had two K's. Ramirez, Nunez and Soria allowed no Yankee to reach base in 2 2/3 innings. Its become apparent that manager Trey Hillman has settled on a some roles for the relief corps. Ramirez is the bridge to Nunez who is the bridge to Soria.
The Royals stole five bases in the game. Joey Gathright was the main culprit with three stolen bases, Tony Pena and Ross Gload also had one each.
ESPN has a little blurb on the Royals fast start.
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