Royals ***Official Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ Kansas City Royals ALDS Game 3 Thread*** - Page 102

ROYC75 · 10:31 PM

Kansas City Royals sweep the Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem 3 - 0

GAME OVER	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
LAA	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	8	0
KC	3	0	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	8	9	0

James Shields 6.0 innings
K.Herrera 1.0 innings
W Davis 1.0 innings
G Holland 1.0 innings

VS.

C.J. Wilson 0.2 innings
V Pestrano 0.2 innings
H.Santiago 1.1 innings
M.Moran 1.0 innings
F Salas 0.1
J Grilli 1.0 innings
K Jepsen 0.1
C Rasmus 2.2 innings

Starting Lineups

KC

1. Alcides Escobar, SS
2. Norichika Aoki, RF
2. Jarrod Dyson CF 7th
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF/RF 7th
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Billy Butler, DH
6. Alex Gordon, LF
7. Salvador Perez, C
8. Omar Infante, 2B
9. Mike Moustakas, 3B

Gordon, 3 Run Double, Bottom of 1st
Hosmer 2 Run HR Bottom of 3rd
Moustakas, solo HR Top 4th
N Aoki 3 for 3, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI
A Escobar 2 for 5, 1 run scored

LAA

1. Kole Calhoun, RF
2. Mike Trout, CF
3. Albert Pujols, 1B
4. Howie Kendrick, 2B
5. Erick Aybar, SS
6. David Freese, 3B
7. Josh Hamilton, LF
8. C.J. Cron, DH
9. Chris Iannetta, C

Trout, solo HR Top of 1st
Pujols, solo HR Top of 4th

Notable Games:

Baltimore defeats Detroit , 2-1
Balt. advances 3 - 0 , Detroit eliminated! RIP DETROIT, YOU PLAYED FROM THE GRAVE ALL YEAR WITH THAT BULLPEN!

SF up 2 games to 0 on Wash.
Wash. facing elimination Monday night.

Los Angeles tied with St Louis 1 game all
Next Game : Monday

**lewdog** · 10-05-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Hosmer/Moose press conference reminds me of the Wade/LeBron ones.

THEY LOOKED LIKE TWO FUN LOVING GOMERS UP THERE.

Hootie · 10-05-2014, 10:00 PM

Ok here's the actual numbers:

Steve Pearce has a 1.109 OPS against lefties
Adam Jones has a 1.003 OPS against lefties (.709 against righties)
Nelson Cruz has a .976 OPS against lefties

Mike Trout, the probably league MVP, had a .938 OPS this year.

So we're facing 3 guys in that lineup that are better hitters than the league MVP against lefties. I don't think I can even justify giving Duffy the ball over Guthrie against this team.

We can use Finnegan and Duffy out of the pen to take care of the bottom of the lineup and Nick Markakis.

Other than that, I think Shields and Ventura can definitely hold this lineup at check.

They have a very good bullpen with Andrew Miller (a hard throwing lefty who had an AMAZING season) in the 8th and Zach Britton (another lefty) in the 9th...

Meaning Nix probably has to be on the roster for the ALCS because we're going to have to pinch hit for Moose against those guys. I still don't like Colon at 3B and I'm still not convinced he shouldn't be getting starts at 2B for Infante.

We can score off of their starters, though.

And I don't think Baltimore matches up well against our Herrera/Davis/Holland 3 headed monster whatsoever. Not one bit.

And we'll still have Gore, we'll still have Dyson...

and we'll still have Cain and Gordon taking away hit after hit in that OF

I don't see why this series isn't winnable for us. I think it's easily a 50/50 proposition.

I honestly have a hard time throwing a single left handed pitcher against Cruz, Pearce or Jones the entire series, though.

Nelson Cruz has done nothing but dominate in the postseason at the plate during his career.

-King- · 10-05-2014, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

Cruz, Jones and Pearce have insane splits against lefties.

If Ned wants to go Shields, Ventura, Guthrie I can't say I blame him one bit.

3 man rotation IMHO

I'd still use Duffy as our 3 but that's just because he has elite stuff

I don't think Duffy is starting any game in any series. They won't admit it, but I think he is injured and they don't think he can stretch a start over 6+ innings. Thats why they're using him as the long relief guy.

Hootie · 10-05-2014, 10:05 PM

Buck Showalter is probably the best manager in baseball, which I do envy

But Ned didn't have a bad series. Other than pitching Vargas against Kendrick, he was good.

bsroyals54 · 10-05-2014, 10:07 PM

If I told you Billy Butler was going to steal a base and we were going to win by 5+ runs would you have believed me?

tk13 · 10-05-2014, 10:08 PM

Funny thing is for all the great things he's done, this is the first time Buck Showalter has been to a league championship series too.

Pitt Gorilla · 10-05-2014, 10:09 PM

I still can't believe they pulled Wilson so early. His curve was filthy.

penbrook · 10-05-2014, 10:09 PM

Eric Hosmer: “I think the rest of the world is starting to find out we’re for real.”

bsroyals54 · 10-05-2014, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I still can't believe they pulled Wilson so early. His curve was filthy.

He had no idea what to do vs a team this hot that wants it more than anyone

KChiefs1 · 10-05-2014, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsroyals54

2/3 OF EARTH IS COVERED BY WATER, THE OTHER 1/3 IS COVERED BY LORENZO CAIN

Hootie · 10-05-2014, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I still can't believe they pulled Wilson so early. His curve was filthy.

They had to...

He's imploded like 6 times in the 1st inning this year...

3-1 with 24 outs left isn't unmanageable.

He walks a couple of more guys and gives up another gapper or home run...

game over

It doesn't matter either way, though...once Alex hit that ball I pretty much figured it was going to be our night.

ChiefsCountry · 10-05-2014, 10:16 PM

Dyson being interviewed is like watching a Dave Chappelle spoof.

Pitt Gorilla · 10-05-2014, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Cool, but Deon Sanders wants his old bit back.

LiL stumppy · 10-05-2014, 10:21 PM

been fun to watch the royals man. pulling for em

KChiefs1 · 10-05-2014, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

That what speed do

10-05-2014, 10:00 PM	#1517
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Ok here's the actual numbers: Steve Pearce has a 1.109 OPS against lefties Adam Jones has a 1.003 OPS against lefties (.709 against righties) Nelson Cruz has a .976 OPS against lefties Mike Trout, the probably league MVP, had a .938 OPS this year. So we're facing 3 guys in that lineup that are better hitters than the league MVP against lefties. I don't think I can even justify giving Duffy the ball over Guthrie against this team. We can use Finnegan and Duffy out of the pen to take care of the bottom of the lineup and Nick Markakis. Other than that, I think Shields and Ventura can definitely hold this lineup at check. They have a very good bullpen with Andrew Miller (a hard throwing lefty who had an AMAZING season) in the 8th and Zach Britton (another lefty) in the 9th... Meaning Nix probably has to be on the roster for the ALCS because we're going to have to pinch hit for Moose against those guys. I still don't like Colon at 3B and I'm still not convinced he shouldn't be getting starts at 2B for Infante. We can score off of their starters, though. And I don't think Baltimore matches up well against our Herrera/Davis/Holland 3 headed monster whatsoever. Not one bit. And we'll still have Gore, we'll still have Dyson... and we'll still have Cain and Gordon taking away hit after hit in that OF I don't see why this series isn't winnable for us. I think it's easily a 50/50 proposition. I honestly have a hard time throwing a single left handed pitcher against Cruz, Pearce or Jones the entire series, though. Nelson Cruz has done nothing but dominate in the postseason at the plate during his career.
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10-05-2014, 10:05 PM	#1519
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Buck Showalter is probably the best manager in baseball, which I do envy But Ned didn't have a bad series. Other than pitching Vargas against Kendrick, he was good.
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10-05-2014, 10:08 PM	#1521
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10-05-2014, 10:21 PM	#1529
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