Royals *** Official Pittsburgh Pirates @ Kansas City Royals Game Thread (7/21) *** - Page 2

**alnorth** · 07:12 AM

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
PIT (54-39)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	8	2
KC (56-36)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	X	3	6	1

Jason Vargas left the game with an apparent arm injury in the 2nd inning.

Loss, (13-4) Gerrit Cole 7⅓IP 3R 2ER 0BB 6K
Arquimedes Caminero ⅔IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K

VS.

Jason Vargas 1⅓IP 0R 0ER 1BB 2K
Joe Blanton 3⅔IP 0R 0ER 0BB 5K
Ryan Madson 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Kelvin Herrera 1⅔IP 0R 0ER 1BB 2K
Win, (6-1) Wade Davis ⅓IP 0R 0ER 0BB 1K
Save, (21) Greg Holland 1IP 1R 1ER 1BB 2K

Home Runs

PIT

none

KC

none

AL Central

Final: SEA 11, DET 9
Final: CLE 1, MIL 8
Final: STL 8, CWS 5
Final: MIN 0, LAA 7

Starting Lineups

PIT

1. Gregory Polanco, RF
2. Neil Walker, 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
4. Starling Marte, LF
5. Jung Ho Kang, SS
6. Pedro Alvarez, DH
7. Brent Morel, 3B
7. Travis Ishikawa, ph
8. Chris Stewart, C
9. Sean Rodriguez, 1B

KC

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

C3HIEF3S · 07-21-2015, 02:13 PM

Ventura optioned to AAA.

Yordano Ventura has been optioned to Omaha, making room for Vargas' return. #Royals
— Josh Vernier (@JoshVernier610) July 21, 2015

The Royals have optioned Yordano Ventura to Omaha.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) July 21, 2015

#Royals reinstate LHP Jason Vargas from 15-day D.L.; he will start tonight vs. Pittsburgh, options RHP Yordano Ventura to Omaha (AAA).
— Royals (@Royals) July 21, 2015

Chromatic · 07-21-2015, 02:14 PM

Good.

**Munson** · 07-21-2015, 02:14 PM

**RollChiefsRoll** · 07-21-2015, 02:18 PM

Rios must have nudie pics of Ned.

**alnorth** · 07-21-2015, 02:20 PM

Kinda funny that he'll be in Omaha on his bobblehead night

BWillie · 07-21-2015, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollChiefsRoll

Rios must have nudie pics of Ned.

Or batting .320+ for July

BWillie · 07-21-2015, 02:27 PM

Time to bomb another good pitcher. Throw us some strikes, I dare you.

**gblowfish** · 07-21-2015, 03:43 PM

That was a fist fight last night. Pirates are good...they just can't get over the Cardinals. Hope we get em tonight.

Coach · 07-21-2015, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 58-4ever

I sat there last night and they could be some of the best seats in the house... Plus the 20 dollar credit they give you is awesome.

Can confirm.

duncan_idaho · 07-21-2015, 04:17 PM

Yeah, so far in July Rios is slashing .327/.383/.455. He's actually been very good of late with the bat, and since the ASB has an OPS over 1.000.

He might just be "hot" at the moment, but it's also possible Rios' hand is starting to get healthy. Would be fortunate timing for the Royals, with Gordon out, and allow Dyson/Rios to be a straight platoon situation.

**New World Order** · 07-21-2015, 05:06 PM

We need to start winning now, because you know Minny and their hard-hitting lineup will be there in the end.

C3HIEF3S · 07-21-2015, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New World Order

We need to start winning now, because you know Minny and their hard-hitting lineup will be there in the end.

The Royals are 19 games over .500.

Discuss Thrower · 07-21-2015, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Yeah, so far in July Rios is slashing .327/.383/.455. He's actually been very good of late with the bat, and since the ASB has an OPS over 1.000.

He might just be "hot" at the moment, but it's also possible Rios' hand is starting to get healthy. Would be fortunate timing for the Royals, with Gordon out, and allow Dyson/Rios to be a straight platoon situation.

y u underachieving wit dat platoon bro

If Hosmer needs a day off for whatever reason that can coincide with a pitcher that really needs speed in the OF, Morales at 1B, Rios DH, Dyson LF and Orlando at RF.

cosmo20002 · 07-21-2015, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

Is there a reason for this that's been explained by Ned? I get that Orlando isn't the fielder that Gordon or Dyson are, but neither is Rios in any way. But for crying out loud... don't you have to ride a guy's bat when he's been hitting a home run seemingly every other game, at least until his hot streak wears out?

Rios has actually been hitting very well the past few weeks. I posted it yesterday, but his numbers for July are something like .330/.380/.450.

**Dartgod** · 07-21-2015, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Will need a general overview of the "best" offerings in this section, please.

Here's the beer menu. Some very nice selections. Bottles, cans and 18 oz. draws are $10 each for the craft brews.

07-21-2015, 02:13 PM	#16
C3HIEF3S Let's Get Weird Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Casino cash: $9980098	Ventura optioned to AAA. Yordano Ventura has been optioned to Omaha, making room for Vargas' return. #Royals — Josh Vernier (@JoshVernier610) July 21, 2015 The Royals have optioned Yordano Ventura to Omaha. — Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) July 21, 2015 #Royals reinstate LHP Jason Vargas from 15-day D.L.; he will start tonight vs. Pittsburgh, options RHP Yordano Ventura to Omaha (AAA). — Royals (@Royals) July 21, 2015
Posts: 15,229

07-21-2015, 02:14 PM	#17
Chromatic Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10018551	Good.
Posts: 1,305

07-21-2015, 02:14 PM	#18
Munson Roy E. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Casino cash: $10519646
Posts: 23,023

07-21-2015, 02:18 PM	#19
RollChiefsRoll I don’t care for Auburn Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Casino cash: $3580340	Rios must have nudie pics of Ned.
Posts: 7,009

07-21-2015, 02:20 PM	#20
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	Kinda funny that he'll be in Omaha on his bobblehead night __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
Posts: 36,130

07-21-2015, 02:27 PM	#22
BWillie George Brett shit his pants Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the Bellagio Casino cash: $931241	Time to bomb another good pitcher. Throw us some strikes, I dare you. __________________ Who wants free money? Use the link below to sign up at Bovada, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker and Ignition. Contact me for private deals, spot bonuses, possible rakeback or any questions! Bovada, Ignition, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker: baldeaglepoker.com Bovada Poker is back! Get up to $500 poker deposit bonus.
Posts: 48,379

07-21-2015, 03:43 PM	#23
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17346178 VARSITY	That was a fist fight last night. Pirates are good...they just can't get over the Cardinals. Hope we get em tonight.
Posts: 40,910

07-21-2015, 04:17 PM	#25
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $260308	Yeah, so far in July Rios is slashing .327/.383/.455. He's actually been very good of late with the bat, and since the ASB has an OPS over 1.000. He might just be "hot" at the moment, but it's also possible Rios' hand is starting to get healthy. Would be fortunate timing for the Royals, with Gordon out, and allow Dyson/Rios to be a straight platoon situation. __________________ "You gotta love livin', cause dying is a pain in the ass." ---- Sinatra
Posts: 21,435

07-21-2015, 05:06 PM	#26
New World Order Choco Favre Join Date: Jul 2012 Casino cash: $1164765	We need to start winning now, because you know Minny and their hard-hitting lineup will be there in the end.
Posts: 30,240