This is an interactive dynasty with a bit of a twist. There will be 8 participants, but the players will be divided into two teams. The idea will be that one year two bottom feeding teams will have a once in a lifetime draft. They will each acquire four players with hall of fame potential. The dynasty will follow the careers of those players and how they impact their teams. Another twist is that the instead of coming up with ratings based on point distribution, the participants will pick a hall of fame player for their ratings to be based on.

If you want to participate, reply with...

Name:
Team: (Either Pirates or Royals)
Ratings: Pick a hall of fame player for your ratings/position to be based on.

I'll do this by taking control of the Pirates and Royals during the draft and using the Player Import feature when it is their turn to draft. I'll be using an import year that is 2 years before the player made their MLB debut, but I'll make sure that the initial current ratings aren't too low and will adjust if necessary.

I'll be using OOTP 11 and the dynasty will start with real rosters as of the 2010 season.

Name: David Ginsberg
Team: Royals
Ratings: Sandy Koufax

Name: David Gonzalez
Team: Royals
HOF: Ty Cobb

Name: Todd Volmert
Team: Pirates
HOF: Stan Musial

Name: Jolton Joe
Team: Pirates
HOF: Joe DiMaggio

Name: Dave Corson
Team: Royal
HoF: Nolan Ryan

Name: Carmen Hillebrew
Team: Pirates
HOF: Harmon Killebrew

Great idea, I can tell this is going to be a good dynasty. Here's my player.

Name: Mike Schaplowsky
Team: Royals
HoF: Honus Wagner

Royals are done. One spot left for the Pirates.

Name: Sonny Ciccarelli
Team: Pirates
HOF: Ken Griffey Jr

My initial pick would have been Koufax. Already taken. Looked at the first 3 players going to the Pirates. Instead of taking an ace, I went '27 Yankees rout. Let's see 4 studs in the lineup!

My first choice would have been Ty Cobb.

Pirates baseball will now be about outscoring everybody!!

Sorry korme, but I really like Sandy Koufax so I wanted him.

I just wanted to be the tablesetter for the Royals. Get on base, good obp, lots of stolen bases, and then kingfc22 with his Ty Cobb like player can drive me in. :)

Name: Brad Vest
Team: Pirates
HOF: Bob Gibson

Sorry Brad, we're already full for the first set of players. If the dynasty goes well, I'll probably continue it after the original 8 have all retired and the Pirates-Royals likely need to rebuild again.

I'll get this started sometime tomorrow. I like the different strategies we have going here.

The Royals have a 1-2 punch in the starting lineup and in the starting rotation. :)

Dang. Would have loved to come into this on the Royals side. Still, fun to be watching along

SI

Sorry about that. I'd add a 5th for each team, but I think that might be overdoing it.

I would have jumped in as a 5th for the Pirates, but I understand too. It should be great to watch

Definitely looking forward to it starting. I'll be watching out for the next grouping too. Go Pirates!

June 15th, 2010

The 2010 season is underway and our two teams have had surprising starts. The Royals are 37-27 and the Pirates are 31-32, both good enough for only 1.5 games back in their division. However, due to dismal performances in 2009 the Pirates had the 2nd pick in the amateur draft and the Royals have the 4th. Inside sources in both organizations are very confident about the group of players they've selected. Here are the 1st-4th round picks for both teams...

1B Todd Volmert #14

GCL GCL Pirates (PIT)

Age: 18 Bats: L Throws: L Morale: Good

[GCL Pirates (PIT)]
0-0, .000, - GB
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 0

Batting Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Contact 11 10 12 18
Gap 11 9 11 17
Power 5 4 5 12
Eye 6 5 6 14
Avoid K's 15 14 16 19
Fielding Ratings
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 5 11
Errors: - 6 16
Arm: - 5 10
Turn DP: - 5 -
Ability: - - -

Position Ratings
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: 11
1st Base: 9 Center Field: -
2nd Base: - Right Field: 12
3rd Base: -


Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 8
Stealing Ability: 15
Baserunning Inst.: 7
Sacrifice Bunt: 2
Bunt for Hit: 3

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB

Personality Ratings
Leader Ability: Low
Loyalty: Normal
Desire f. Win: Very Low
Greed: High
Intelligence: Very Low
Work Ethic: Low

Todd Volmert
Birthday: 11/21/1991
Born in: Donora (Pennsylvania)
Nationality: American
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 175 lbs
Local Popularity: Unknown
National Pop.: Unknown
Status
Contract: Minor League Contract
Salary: -
Signed Through: -
Major Service: None, None
Service This Yr: None
40-Man Service: None, None
Pro Service: 1 Year
Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible
Option Years: 3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: 2010, 2nd Pick in Round 1
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%

Player History
06/15/2010 Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 2, 2nd overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

CF Jolton Joe #2

GCL GCL Pirates (PIT)

Age: 18 Bats: R Throws: R Morale: Good

[GCL Pirates (PIT)]
0-0, .000, - GB
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 0

Batting Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Contact 8 8 8 18
Gap 7 8 7 16
Power 8 8 8 15
Eye 5 6 5 12
Avoid K's 12 12 12 20
Fielding Ratings
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 1 16
Errors: - 3 8
Arm: - 2 13
Turn DP: - 2 -
Ability: - - -

Position Ratings
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: -
1st Base: - Center Field: 12
2nd Base: - Right Field: -
3rd Base: -


Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 7
Stealing Ability: 3
Baserunning Inst.: 10
Sacrifice Bunt: 2
Bunt for Hit: 3

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB

Personality Ratings
Leader Ability: Normal
Loyalty: Normal
Desire f. Win: Normal
Greed: Very High
Intelligence: Normal
Work Ethic: Low

Jolton Joe
Birthday: 11/25/1991
Born in: Martinez (California)
Nationality: American
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 193 lbs
Local Popularity: Unknown
National Pop.: Unknown
Status
Contract: Minor League Contract
Salary: -
Signed Through: -
Major Service: None, None
Service This Yr: None
40-Man Service: None, None
Pro Service: None
Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible
Option Years: 3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: 2010, 2nd Pick in Round 2
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%

Player History
06/15/2010 Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 2, 32nd overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1B Carmen Hillebrew #25

GCL GCL Pirates (PIT)

Age: 18 Bats: R Throws: R Morale: Good

[GCL Pirates (PIT)]
0-0, .000, - GB
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 0


Batting Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Contact 9 9 9 11
Gap 7 8 7 8
Power 8 9 8 17
Eye 10 10 9 15
Avoid K's 10 10 10 10
Fielding Ratings
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 5 8
Errors: - 6 8
Arm: - 7 7
Turn DP: - 5 -
Ability: - - -

Position Ratings
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: 7
1st Base: 9 Center Field: -
2nd Base: - Right Field: -
3rd Base: 2


Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 4
Stealing Ability: 3
Baserunning Inst.: 8
Sacrifice Bunt: 2
Bunt for Hit: 3

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB

Personality Ratings
Leader Ability: Very Low
Loyalty: Very High
Desire f. Win: Low
Greed: Very Low
Intelligence: Normal
Work Ethic: Low

Carmen Hillebrew
Birthday: 06/29/1991
Born in: Payette (Idaho)
Nationality: American
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 213 lbs
Local Popularity: Unknown
National Pop.: Unknown
Status
Contract: Minor League Contract
Salary: -
Signed Through: -
Major Service: None, None
Service This Yr: None
40-Man Service: None, None
Pro Service: None
Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible
Option Years: 3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: 2010, 2nd Pick in Round 3
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%

Player History
06/15/2010 Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 3, Pick 2, 62nd overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

CF Sonny 'Junior' Ciccarelli #38

GCL GCL Pirates (PIT)

Age: 18 Bats: L Throws: L Morale: Good

[GCL Pirates (PIT)]
0-0, .000, - GB
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 0


Batting Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Contact 11 9 12 14
Gap 10 8 10 12
Power 11 9 12 16
Eye 10 8 10 11
Avoid K's 11 10 11 12
Fielding Ratings
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 1 14
Errors: - 1 11
Arm: - 2 15
Turn DP: - 2 -
Ability: - - -

Position Ratings
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: 9
1st Base: - Center Field: 9
2nd Base: - Right Field: -
3rd Base: -


Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 12
Stealing Ability: 16
Baserunning Inst.: 8
Sacrifice Bunt: 2
Bunt for Hit: 3

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB

Personality Ratings
Leader Ability: Low
Loyalty: Very High
Desire f. Win: Very Low
Greed: Very Low
Intelligence: Normal
Work Ethic: Low

Sonny Ciccarelli
Birthday: 11/21/1991
Born in: Donora (Pennsylvania)
Nationality: American
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 205 lbs
Local Popularity: Unknown
National Pop.: Unknown
Status
Contract: Minor League Contract
Salary: -
Signed Through: -
Major Service: None, None
Service This Yr: None
40-Man Service: None, None
Pro Service: None
Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible
Option Years: 3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: 2010, 2nd Pick in Round 4
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%

Player History
06/15/2010 Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 4, Pick 2, 92nd overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

P David Ginsberg #85

APP Burlington Royals (KCA)

Age: 18 Bats: R Throws: L Morale: Good

[Burlington Royals (KCA)]
0-0, .000, - GB
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00


Pitching Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Stuff 10 10 10 16
Movement 11 11 11 16
Control 9 9 9 16
Pitch Ratings
Pitch Current Potential
Fastball 13 17
Curveball 10 17
Changeup 7 13
Forkball 10 13


Other Pitching Ratings
Velocity 95-97 Mph
Stamina 19
Suggested Role Starter
Groundball Percentage 54 %
Hold Runners 20
Defense 20

Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 1
Stealing Ability: 2
Baserunning Inst.: 2
Sacrifice Bunt: 13
Bunt for Hit: 3

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec

Personality Ratings
Leader Ability: Normal
Loyalty: Very High
Desire f. Win: Very Low
Greed: Very Low
Intelligence: Normal
Work Ethic: Very High

David Ginsberg
Birthday: 12/30/1991
Born in: Brooklyn (New York)
Nationality: American
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 210 lbs
Local Popularity: Unknown
National Pop.: Unknown
Status
Contract: Minor League Contract
Salary: -
Signed Through: -
Major Service: None, None
Service This Yr: None
40-Man Service: None, None
Pro Service: None
Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible
Option Years: 3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: 2010, 4th Pick in Round 1
Career Pitching Stats
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP VORP ERA+
Career Minor League Pitching Stats
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP VORP ERA+
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%

Player History
06/15/2010 Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 4, 4th overall pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

CF David Gonzalez #44

APP Burlington Royals (KCA)

Age: 18 Bats: L Throws: R Morale: Good

[Burlington Royals (KCA)]
0-0, .000, - GB
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 0


Batting Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Contact 9 8 9 20
Gap 9 8 9 18
Power 2 2 2 4
Eye 4 4 4 12
Avoid K's 12 11 12 18
Fielding Ratings
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 1 14
Errors: - 2 11
Arm: - 1 14
Turn DP: - 2 -
Ability: - - -

Position Ratings
Pitcher: 1 Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: -
1st Base: - Center Field: 10
2nd Base: - Right Field: 12
3rd Base: -


Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 18
Stealing Ability: 17
Baserunning Inst.: 15
Sacrifice Bunt: 10
Bunt for Hit: 1

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB

Personality Ratings
Leader Ability: Low
Loyalty: Very High
Desire f. Win: High
Greed: Very Low
Intelligence: Very Low
Work Ethic: Normal

David Gonzalez
Birthday: 12/18/1991
Born in: Narrows (Virginia)
Nationality: American
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 175 lbs
Local Popularity: Unknown
National Pop.: Unknown
Status
Contract: Minor League Contract
Salary: -
Signed Through: -
Major Service: None, None
Service This Yr: None
40-Man Service: None, None
Pro Service: None
Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible
Option Years: 3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: 2010, 4th Pick in Round 2
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%

Player History
06/15/2010 Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 4, 34th overall pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

P Dave Corson #97

APP Burlington Royals (KCA)

Age: 18 Bats: R Throws: R Morale: Good

[Burlington Royals (KCA)]
0-0, .000, - GB
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00


Pitching Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Stuff 10 10 10 18
Movement 12 12 12 16
Control 5 5 5 7
Pitch Ratings
Pitch Current Potential
Fastball 14 18
Curveball 11 19
Circle Change 8 15



Other Pitching Ratings
Velocity 95-97 Mph
Stamina 20
Suggested Role Starter
Groundball Percentage 60 %
Hold Runners 14
Defense 20

Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 6
Stealing Ability: 3
Baserunning Inst.: 3
Sacrifice Bunt: 20
Bunt for Hit: 1

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec

Personality Ratings
Leader Ability: Normal
Loyalty: Very High
Desire f. Win: Very High
Greed: Very Low
Intelligence: Normal
Work Ethic: Normal

Dave Corson
Birthday: 01/31/1992
Born in: Refugio (Texas)
Nationality: American
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 195 lbs
Local Popularity: Unknown
National Pop.: Unknown
Status
Contract: Minor League Contract
Salary: -
Signed Through: -
Major Service: None, None
Service This Yr: None
40-Man Service: None, None
Pro Service: None
Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible
Option Years: 3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: 2010, 4th Pick in Round 3
Career Pitching Stats
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP VORP ERA+
Career Minor League Pitching Stats
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP VORP ERA+
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%

Player History
06/15/2010 Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 3, Pick 4, 64th overall pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

SS Mike Schaplowsky #98

APP Burlington Royals (KCA)

Age: 18 Bats: R Throws: R Morale: Good

[Burlington Royals (KCA)]
0-0, .000, - GB
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 0

Batting Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Contact 9 10 9 18
Gap 7 8 7 18
Power 3 3 3 4
Eye 5 6 5 10
Avoid K's 16 17 15 17
Fielding Ratings
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 16 1
Errors: - 11 2
Arm: - 16 1
Turn DP: - 16 -
Ability: - - -

Position Ratings
Pitcher: 18 Shortstop: 14
Catcher: - Left Field: -
1st Base: - Center Field: -
2nd Base: - Right Field: -
3rd Base: -


Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 16
Stealing Ability: 18
Baserunning Inst.: 15
Sacrifice Bunt: 8
Bunt for Hit: 3

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB

Personality Ratings
Leader Ability: High
Loyalty: Very High
Desire f. Win: Very High
Greed: Very Low
Intelligence: Low
Work Ethic: Normal

Mike Schaplowsky
Birthday: 02/24/1992
Born in: Chartiers (Pennsylvania)
Nationality: American
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200 lbs
Local Popularity: Unknown
National Pop.: Unknown
Status
Contract: Minor League Contract
Salary: -
Signed Through: -
Major Service: None, None
Service This Yr: None
40-Man Service: None, None
Pro Service: None
Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible
Option Years: 3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: 2010, 4th Pick in Round 4
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%

Player History
06/15/2010 Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 4, Pick 4, 94th overall pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

End of June Update

Pirates

Todd Volmert - Hit .350/.435/.550 in 5 games to earn a promotion to AA Bradenton, where he is hitting .231/.244/.256 in 9 games.

Jolton Joe - Starting off in Short A ball with the State College Spikes, where he has hit .345/.400/.636 in 12 games.

Carmen Hillebrew - Has moved through three different A level clubs, with totals of .309/.381/.473 through

Sonny Ciccarelli - Played 5 games at AA before already being promoted to AAA Indianapolis, where he has hit .293/.341/.683 through 9 games. Likely to be our first major leaguer.

Royals

David Ginsberg - Stuck at rookie ball. In his only start, he struck out 16 batters and only allowed 1 hit through 7.1 innings.

David Gonzalez - With A level Burlington. Hitting .250/.298/.455 in 10 games.

Dave Corson - Also stuck at rookie ball. 2-0, 1.93 ERA, 23 K, 7 BB in 2 starts.

Mike Schaplowski - Playing A ball with Wilmington Blue Rocks. Has hit .216/.255/.275 so far.

The Royals are now 46-33 (.5 GB) and the Pirates are 39-39 (5 GB).

Doesn't look like the Royals need much help

July 2010 Update

Pirates

Todd Volmert - Volmert's poor performance at AA got him sent back to A ball in Bradenton, where is now .290/.333/.387 through 31 games.
Jolton Joe - Moved from Short A to Rookie Ball. Hitting .293/.448/.451 through 23 games.
Carmen Hillebrew - Has been demoted from A to Short A with the State College Spikes, where he has hit .375/.483/.625 in 6 games.
Sonny Ciccarelli - After a 9 game stint in AAA where he played well, Sonny has been moved back to AA, where he is torching the league with 10 HR's and .299/.385/.606 in 32 games.

Royals

David Ginsberg - Still at rookie ball. After his brilliant 1st start, got shelled in back to back outing before regrouping for three strong starts in a row, including 37 K's in his last 2 starts.
David Gonzalez - Still at Burlington A ball. Hitting .267/.345/.411 through 37 games.
Dave Corson - Forming a formidable 1-2 punch with Ginsberg ont he same rookie ball team, he's gone 4-0 with 88 strikeouts in 7 starts.
Mike Schaplowski - Earned a promotion to AA ball and is off to a really good start there, hitting .330/.385/.440 in 24 games.

The Royals are now 57-47 (5 GB) and the Pirates are 54-49 (.5 GB).

End of August 2010

Pirates

Todd Volmert - Bradenton (A). Hitting .275/.317/.379 through 45 games.
Jolton Joe - Moved back to State College (Short A). Hitting .333/.405/.609 through 16 games.
Carmen Hillebrew - West Virginia (A). Hitting .295/.384/.516 with 9 HR's in 48 games.
Sonny Ciccarelli - Altoona (AA). Torching the Independent League with .319/.408/.616 and 18 HR's in 59 games. Named Eastern League Batter of the Month.

Royals

David Ginsberg - Burlington (R). 8-3, 2.41 ERA, 145 K's, 19 BB in 12 starts.
David Gonzalez - Burlington (A). Hitting .286/.356/.398 in 65 games.
Dave Corson - AZL (R). 7-2, 2.46 ERA, 138 K, 34 BB in 12 starts.
Mike Schaplowski - Northwest Arkansas (AA). .272/.329/.352 in 51 games

Regressing to the mean? Both the Pirates and Royals had terrible months and will not be going to the playoffs. Pirates are 65-67 (7.5 GB) and Royals are 67-65 (13 GB)

End of 2010 Regular Season

Here are the final minors stats for all levels in 2010. Team listed is where the player finished the year.

Pirates

Todd Volmert - Bradenton (A). .261, 5 HR, 48 RBI, 20 BB, in 73 games.
Jolton Joe - West Virginia (A). .317, 14 HR, 51 RBI, 48 BB in 64 games.
Carmen Hillebrew - West Virginia (A). .297, 10 HR, 35 RBI, 30 BB in 57 games.
Sonny Ciccarelli - Pittsburgh (ML). After another successful stint in AAA, he was called up late in the season and actually started three straight crucial games for the Pirates. ML - .267, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 3 SB in 4 games. Minors - .312, 26 HR, 75 RBI, 43 BB in 73 games.

Royals

David Ginsberg - Idaho Falls (R). 9-3, 2.21 ERA, 162 K, 25 BB in 14 starts.
David Gonzalez - Wilmington (A). .286, 3 HR, 37 RBI, 24 BB, 17 SB in 70 games.
Dave Corson - Burlington (R). 8-2, 2.25 ERA, 152 K, 37 BB in 13 starts.
Mike Schaplowski - Northwest Arkansas (AA). .276, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 23 BB, 13 SB in 72 games.

So I was correct about the Royals postseason chances being over. They finished a respectable 84-75, but that was 14 games behind the Twins. However, I was wrong about the Pirates. A Cardinals collapse allowed the Pirates back into the race and they won the division on the final day of the season. So not only do the Pirates make the playoffs,
but Sonny Ciccarelli will already be getting a taste of the postseason.

I need to get that average up!

GO PIRATES, GO SONNY!

2010 Postseason - Divisional Round

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies

Game 1 at Colorado - Not only did Ciccarrelli earn a start, but he's been plugged into the #3 hole in the lineup. That's quite a bit of pressure for the youngster. He gets off to a great start, singling in the first run of what would end up being a 6 run Pirates first inning. That would be the lone highlight as Sonny failed to get on base the rest of the game and the Pirates blow their 6-0 lead when Jason Giambi hits a game tying two run HR in the 8th and singles home the winning run in the 10th. Sonny was 1-5, 1 RBI, 1 K. Colorado 9, Pittsburgh 8

Game 2 at Colorado - Another subpar outing for both Sonny and the Pirates. More bullpen issues haunting the Pirates as what was a close 2-1 game in the 8th inning turned into a 6-1 blowout in the 8th. Sonny was 1-4, 1 K. Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 1

Game 3 at Pittsburgh - Sonny takes a seat on the bench for this one as the Pirates move Andrew McCutcheon to #3 and Lastings Milledge to leadoff, but it's Garret Jones who gets the Pirates off to a good start with a 2 run HR in the 1st inning. With the game tied 4-4 in the 8th, Augie Ojeda hit a sac fly in the bottom of the 8th that proved to be the winning run. Sonny pinch hit in the 7th and drew a walk. Pittsburgh 5, Colorado 4

Game 4 at Pittsburgh - Sonny is back in the lineup at the #3 spot and he makes the most of his second chance. He hits a single and double early on, but is stranded both times. The game is a scoreless tie until the 8th inning when Sonny hits a solo home run! Garret Jones follows up with a HR of his own and the shaky Pirates pen holds on to stave off elimination. Sonny was 3-4, 1 RBI, 1 R. Pittsburgh 2, Colorado 1

Game 5 at Colorado - Sonnt singles and scores in the 4th inning to help stake the Pirates to a 3-0 lead. Unfortunately, starter Paul Maholm gives up 5 runs over the next 3 innings. Facing as 6-5 deficit, the Pirates have 3 innings to save their season, but they only get one more base runner. It was a great and surprising run for Pittsburgh, but their season is finally over. Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 5.

Despite the loss, it was a successful playoff debut overall. His splits were .353/.389/.588 and had a key HR in game 4. He will almost certainly have a starting job on opening day 2011.

American League Standings <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Eastern Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">New York Yankees (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">100</td><td class="s1">62</td><td class="s1">.617</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">98-64</td><td class="s1">2</td><td class="s1">44-37</td><td class="s1">56-25</td><td class="s1">12-5</td><td class="s1">23-15</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W3</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Tampa Bay Rays (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">98</td><td class="s2">64</td><td class="s2">.605</td><td class="s2">2</td><td class="s2">102-60</td><td class="s2">-4</td><td class="s2">48-33</td><td class="s2">50-31</td><td class="s2">8-5</td><td class="s2">22-22</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">7-3</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Boston Red Sox (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">94</td><td class="s1">68</td><td class="s1">.580</td><td class="s1">6</td><td class="s1">92-70</td><td class="s1">2</td><td class="s1">42-39</td><td class="s1">52-29</td><td class="s1">15-7</td><td class="s1">34-22</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L3</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Baltimore Orioles (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">.481</td><td class="s2">22</td><td class="s2">74-88</td><td class="s2">4</td><td class="s2">32-49</td><td class="s2">46-35</td><td class="s2">7-10</td><td class="s2">29-20</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W2</td><td class="s2">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Toronto Blue Jays (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">60</td><td class="s1">102</td><td class="s1">.370</td><td class="s1">40</td><td class="s1">59-103</td><td class="s1">1</td><td class="s1">27-54</td><td class="s1">33-48</td><td class="s1">11-6</td><td class="s1">19-24</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L4</td><td class="s1">2-8</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Central Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Minnesota Twins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">99</td><td class="s1">63</td><td class="s1">.611</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">104-58</td><td class="s1">-5</td><td class="s1">52-29</td><td class="s1">47-34</td><td class="s1">4-7</td><td class="s1">19-19</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W4</td><td class="s1">7-3</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Kansas City Royals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">85</td><td class="s2">77</td><td class="s2">.525</td><td class="s2">14</td><td class="s2">83-79</td><td class="s2">2</td><td class="s2">43-38</td><td class="s2">42-39</td><td class="s2">7-9</td><td class="s2">21-20</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Cleveland Indians (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">83</td><td class="s1">79</td><td class="s1">.512</td><td class="s1">16</td><td class="s1">82-80</td><td class="s1">1</td><td class="s1">45-36</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">7-3</td><td class="s1">22-31</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Chicago White Sox (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">.481</td><td class="s2">21</td><td class="s2">73-89</td><td class="s2">5</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">6-8</td><td class="s2">31-24</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Detroit Tigers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">70</td><td class="s1">92</td><td class="s1">.432</td><td class="s1">29</td><td class="s1">66-96</td><td class="s1">4</td><td class="s1">32-49</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">5-7</td><td class="s1">19-20</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L2</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Western Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Los Angeles Angels (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">80</td><td class="s1">82</td><td class="s1">.494</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">81-81</td><td class="s1">-1</td><td class="s1">42-39</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">2-8</td><td class="s1">18-19</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Texas Rangers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">77</td><td class="s2">85</td><td class="s2">.475</td><td class="s2">3</td><td class="s2">75-87</td><td class="s2">2</td><td class="s2">38-43</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">12-11</td><td class="s2">26-23</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Seattle Mariners (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">74</td><td class="s1">88</td><td class="s1">.457</td><td class="s1">6</td><td class="s1">81-81</td><td class="s1">-7</td><td class="s1">40-41</td><td class="s1">34-47</td><td class="s1">3-13</td><td class="s1">18-33</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L2</td><td class="s1">3-7</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Oakland Athletics (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">74</td><td class="s2">88</td><td class="s2">.457</td><td class="s2">6</td><td class="s2">76-86</td><td class="s2">-2</td><td class="s2">38-43</td><td class="s2">36-45</td><td class="s2">11-8</td><td class="s2">27-20</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W2</td><td class="s2">4-6</td></tr></tbody></table>

National League Standings <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Eastern Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Atlanta Braves (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">97</td><td class="s1">65</td><td class="s1">.599</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">97-65</td><td class="s1">0</td><td class="s1">52-29</td><td class="s1">45-36</td><td class="s1">9-11</td><td class="s1">26-28</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W5</td><td class="s1">9-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Philadelphia Phillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">.481</td><td class="s2">19</td><td class="s2">81-81</td><td class="s2">-3</td><td class="s2">37-44</td><td class="s2">41-40</td><td class="s2">7-16</td><td class="s2">22-32</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L3</td><td class="s2">2-8</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">New York Mets (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">78</td><td class="s1">84</td><td class="s1">.481</td><td class="s1">19</td><td class="s1">75-87</td><td class="s1">3</td><td class="s1">37-44</td><td class="s1">41-40</td><td class="s1">5-8</td><td class="s1">29-20</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W4</td><td class="s1">8-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Florida Marlins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">.481</td><td class="s2">19</td><td class="s2">73-89</td><td class="s2">5</td><td class="s2">38-43</td><td class="s2">40-41</td><td class="s2">7-5</td><td class="s2">26-25</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Washington Nationals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">68</td><td class="s1">94</td><td class="s1">.420</td><td class="s1">29</td><td class="s1">75-87</td><td class="s1">-7</td><td class="s1">36-45</td><td class="s1">32-49</td><td class="s1">8-5</td><td class="s1">17-23</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L4</td><td class="s1">3-7</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Central Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Pittsburgh Pirates (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">85</td><td class="s1">77</td><td class="s1">.525</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">80-82</td><td class="s1">5</td><td class="s1">41-40</td><td class="s1">44-37</td><td class="s1">13-9</td><td class="s1">26-23</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">9-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">St. Louis Cardinals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">79</td><td class="s2">.515</td><td class="s2">1½</td><td class="s2">87-76</td><td class="s2">-3</td><td class="s2">42-39</td><td class="s2">42-40</td><td class="s2">5-6</td><td class="s2">19-24</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L2</td><td class="s2">2-8</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Cincinnati Reds (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">80</td><td class="s1">82</td><td class="s1">.494</td><td class="s1">5</td><td class="s1">80-82</td><td class="s1">0</td><td class="s1">43-38</td><td class="s1">37-44</td><td class="s1">10-7</td><td class="s1">26-23</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Milwaukee Brewers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">.481</td><td class="s2">7</td><td class="s2">81-81</td><td class="s2">-3</td><td class="s2">42-39</td><td class="s2">36-45</td><td class="s2">8-5</td><td class="s2">14-18</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">3-7</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Houston Astros (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">72</td><td class="s1">90</td><td class="s1">.444</td><td class="s1">13</td><td class="s1">73-89</td><td class="s1">-1</td><td class="s1">44-37</td><td class="s1">28-53</td><td class="s1">6-13</td><td class="s1">22-28</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">3-7</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Chicago Cubs (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">70</td><td class="s2">92</td><td class="s2">.432</td><td class="s2">15</td><td class="s2">71-91</td><td class="s2">-1</td><td class="s2">34-47</td><td class="s2">36-45</td><td class="s2">8-6</td><td class="s2">17-19</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">4-6</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Western Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Colorado Rockies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">87</td><td class="s1">75</td><td class="s1">.537</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">91-71</td><td class="s1">-4</td><td class="s1">44-37</td><td class="s1">43-38</td><td class="s1">11-8</td><td class="s1">19-27</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Arizona Diamondbacks (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">85</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">.521</td><td class="s2">2½</td><td class="s2">82-81</td><td class="s2">3</td><td class="s2">41-41</td><td class="s2">44-37</td><td class="s2">13-8</td><td class="s2">30-24</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W2</td><td class="s2">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">San Francisco Giants (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">83</td><td class="s1">79</td><td class="s1">.512</td><td class="s1">4</td><td class="s1">79-83</td><td class="s1">4</td><td class="s1">40-41</td><td class="s1">43-38</td><td class="s1">4-10</td><td class="s1">28-22</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">8-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">San Diego Padres (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">79</td><td class="s2">83</td><td class="s2">.488</td><td class="s2">8</td><td class="s2">80-82</td><td class="s2">-1</td><td class="s2">40-41</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">12-10</td><td class="s2">25-25</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Los Angeles Dodgers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">79</td><td class="s1">83</td><td class="s1">.488</td><td class="s1">8</td><td class="s1">81-81</td><td class="s1">-2</td><td class="s1">45-36</td><td class="s1">34-47</td><td class="s1">8-10</td><td class="s1">21-22</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">3-7</td></tr></tbody></table>

NL MVP: Albert Pujols, St. Louis - .325, 42 HR, 119 RBI
AL MVP: Joe Mauer, Minnesota - .372, 34 HR, 146 RBI
NL Cy Young: Tim Lincecum, San Francisco - 21-3, 1.72 ERA
AL Cy Young: Zach Greinke, Kansas City - 19-7, 2.58 ERA
NL Rookie of the Year: Jason Heyward, Atlanta - .308, 19 HR, 82 RBI
AL Rookie of the Year: Michael Brantley, Cleveland - .289, 4 HR, 42 RBI, 68 SB, 121 R

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="911"><tbody><tr class="title2"><td colspan="2">Post-Season Results</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Los Angeles over New York, 3-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Minnesota over Tampa Bay, 3-0</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Arizona over Atlanta, 3-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Colorado over Pittsburgh, 3-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">League Series</td><td class="slg">Minnesota over Los Angeles, 4-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">League Series</td><td class="slg">Arizona over Colorado, 4-3</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Championship Series</td><td class="sl">Arizona over Minnesota, 4-0</td></tr></tbody></table>

That's ironic how both teams had the same record.

Like rain on your wedding day?

;)

A free ride, when you already paid

Like rain on your wedding day?

;)

Wait...that's not ironic...it's unfortunate not ironic...

Woo yeah Sonny. Can't wait to see what happens when all four are up. Even though we've got two 1B!

Woo yeah Sonny. Can't wait to see what happens when all four are up. Even though we've got two 1B!

The AI has actually moved Volmert to RF and Hillebrew to LF. Perhaps more problematic is that Sonny and Jolton are both CF and the Pirates already have a good young CF in McCutchen.

2011 Preseason Update

*Sonny has indeed won a ML roster spot. He will be platooning with McCutchen as Sonny starts against RHP and McCutchen against LHP.

*The Royals aren't too far behind in getting guys to the ML. Both SP David Ginsberg and SS Mike Schaplowski are at the AAA affiliate in Omaha.

*The Royals other two players, SP Dave Corson and RF David Gonzalez are at AA in Northwest Arkansas.

*Todd Volmert is at the Pirates AA affiliate in Altoona.

*The remaining two Pirates, LF Carmen Hillebrew and CF Jolton Joe, are at A level Bradenton.

*The Pirates major transactions included resigning RF Lastings Milledge for 1 year at $4.8 million, 3B Andy Laroche for 1 year, $1.7 million, and trading RF Brandon Moss for SS Jayson Nix. The Pirates went after SP Tim Hudson and SP Grant Balfour, but could not close either deal.

*The Royals resigned SP Gil Meche at 3 years for $36 million, resigned 1B Billy Butler for 1 year at $4.3 million, picked up SP Kevin Correia in free agency for 1 year, $1.4 million, acquired LF Seth Smith for SP Kyle Davies, swapped CF Carlos Gomez for SP Jason Vargas.

Top 10 Prospects

1. CF Jolton Joe, Pittsburgh
2. C Bryce Harper, Washington
3. SP David Ginsberg, Kansas City
4. SP Dave Corson, Kansas City
5. RF Mike Stanton, Florida
6. CF Sonny Ciccarelli, Pittsburgh
7. SP Martin Perez, Texas
8. SP Derek McGuire, Toronto
9. 1B Justin Smoak, Texas
10. RF David Gonzalez, Kansas City

31. LF Carmen Hillebrew, Pittsburgh
38. SS Mike Schaplowski, Kansas City
74. RF Todd Volmert, Pittsburgh

74? It's showtime!

April 2011

Pirates: The Pirates are going to struggle heavily with pitching this year, but their potent offense powered them to an 11-7 start, good enough for 1st place with the Cards .5 GB.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Sonny's ML career gets off to a fantastic start. He went 3 for 4 on opening day and currently ties for the team lead in HR and RBI. For his efforts, he was named NL Rookie of the Month. .333/.372/.625 with 5 HR, 16 RBI in 17 games.

Todd Volmert (AA) - Volmert is making a good case for promotion, showcasing very good patience at the plate and some decent speed around the basepaths. His power has not developed as much as hoped. .337/.410/.488 with 1 HR, 12 RBI in 22 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (A) - Showcasing strong power numbers so far, but the team's reluctance to promote him is probably due to his subpar average and high strikeouts. .267/.366/.616 with 8 HR, 24 RBI in 23 games.

Jolton Joe (A) - Performing very similar to Hillebrew, with better contact but less power. .298/.384/.524 with 5 HR, 19 RBI in 22 games.

Royals: Despite strong pitching, an anemic offense has held the Royals back to an 8-9 start (3.5 GB).

David Ginsberg (AAA) - Has gotten off to a very good start, although his WHIP is a bit high. He should be expecting a phone call sometime this season. 2-0, 3.96 ERA, 20 K, 8 BB in 4 starts.

Mike Schaplowski (AAA) - Despite his surprisingly low prospect ranking, he is tearing up AAA with solid hitting and speed. .353/.413/.544 with 1 HR, 8 RBI in 16 games.

Dave Corson (AA) - Hasn't progressed quite as well as his fellow pitching prospect Ginsberg. Control problems are a huge issue as he has issued 16 walks in 5 starts, with 15 of those coming in 3 starts. 2-1, 5.16 ERA, 20 K, 16 BB. in 5 starts.

David Gonzalez (AA) - Swinging the bat pretty well so far, but needs to work on his discipline both at the plate and on the basepaths. Has only walked 3 times in 94 AB and has been caught stealing 4 times with only 3 SB's to show for it. .330/.373/.447 with 1 HR, 9 RBI in 22 games.

May 2011

Pirates: Pitching continues to haunt the Pirates and they fell back to a 23-23 record, but only 2 games out of 1st.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Sonny continues his great rookie season, with a great mix of power and speed. The only drawback is a surprisingly low walk rate. .321/.356/.580 with 10 HR, 30 RBI in 40 games.

Todd Volmert (AA) - Volmert continues to rake and showcases a bit more power as expected. Still mysteriously being held down in AA. .335/.409/.492 with 6 HR, 32 RBI in 49 games.

Jolton Joe (AA) - Finally promoted to AA and is making the most of it with outstanding power numbers so far. .282/.365/.536 with 7 HR, 21 RBI in 27 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (A) - Pirates still holding this young slugger down despite some very impressive performances. .283/.382/.554 with 13 HR, 45 RBI in 50 games.

Royals: In a reversal, the bottom has fallen out on the pitching but the bats have come alive. Currently 21-24 (3 GB).

David Ginsberg (ML) - Ginsberg's continued dominance at the AAA level finally earned him a promotion to the show at the end of the month. He hasn't started yet, but his final AAA numbers were 8-0, 2.48 ERA, 64 K, 26 BB in 10 starts.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Earned a callup with teammate David Ginsberg at the end of the month. His final AAA numbers were .323/.377/.534 with 6 HR, 28 RBI in 43 games.

Dave Corson (AA) - Has recovered from his awful start to the season and has started to use his tremendous fastball to great effect. 5-2, 2.24 ERA, 84 K, 34 BB in 11 starts.

David Gonzalez (AA) - Still needs to work on his stealing ability. Has now been caught stealing on 11 out of 18 attempts. .285/.353/.407 with 3 HR, 26 RBI in 52 games.

June 2011

Pirates: Went 18-9 in June, including winning 8 of their last 10 to reclaim first place. Now 41-32 with a 2 game lead on the Brewers.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Sonny's power has tailed off quite a bit as he only hit 1 HR in June, but he's still hitting the ball extremely well and currently leads the team in Batting Avg. .324/.373/.538 with 11 HR, 38 RBI in 64 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Now this was a surprise. Jolton started the season in A ball and has now made it all the way to the majors, taking the platoon spot of Andrew McCutchen who is out 6 weeks with an injury. Went 0 for 4 in his only ML start so far. Final AA numbers were .294/.382/.559 with 15 HR, 43 RBI in 52 games.

Todd Volmert (AA) - Has been in Altoona so long is thinking of buying a house there. Continues to destroy Eastern League pitching. .321/.399/.505 with 12 HR, 47 RBI in 76 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (A) - It's got to sting to see former teammate Jolton Joe go all the way to the big league while Carmen is still in A ball. He continues to smash the ball and walk a ton. .272/.383/.514 with 18 HR, 60 RBI in 76 games.

Royals: It's a freefall for the Royals as they went 10-17 in June and are now near the bottom in almost every single category. 31-41 overall, 11 GB.

David Ginsberg (ML) - Had a tough loss in his debut start, going 8 innings and only allowing 2 runs. Allowed 15 runs over his next 3 starts to run his record to 0-4. Finally got his first victory at the end of June, allowing 2 runs and 5 hits over 8 innings. 1-4, 4.71 ERA, 23 K, 14 BB

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Welcome to the big leagues, kid. Schaplowski looks completely lost out there, both at the plate and on the field as he's made 8 errors already. .183/.242/.229 with 1 HR and 10 RBI in 26 games.

Dave Corson (AA) - Has Has really found his rhythm at AA now. Still walking alot of batters, but also striking them out at a pretty good clip. Should be expecting a callup soon. 8-3, 2.63 ERA, 141 K, 64 BB in 17 starts.

David Gonzalez (AA) - Stealing discipline has improved a bit as he was successful on 6 out of 8 attempts in June. .278/.347/.406 with 5 HR, 41 RBI in 77 games.

July 2011

Pirates: Had a terrible July, going 10-17 and falling back to 4th place. They are now 51-49, but thankfully only 2 GB.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Sonny was on fire in July, hitting 7 HR's to win Rookie of the Month for the 2nd time this season. He's also increased his walk rate. .324/.387/.569 with 18 HR, 56 RBI in 89 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Jolton has really struggled in the majors and there's a good chance he might get sent back down when McCutchen gets healthy. He still has yet to hit a HR or any extra base hit in almost 50 at bats. .245/.351./.245 with 0 HR, 3 RBI in 22 games.

Todd Volmert (ML) - Finally got called up and is currently hitting leadoff for the Pirates. Like Jolton, he has yet to hit a HR in almost 50 at bats, but he is getting on base and has 5 doubles. .298/.389/.404 with 0 HR, 7 RBI in 14 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (A) - Everyone is making moves, but poor Hillebrew is trapped in A ball. He's absolutely torching A level pitching and there seems nothing left for him to learn down there. .285/.420/.550 with 27 HR, 82 RBI in 104 games.

Royals: The Royals continue to fall apart as their pitching outside of Grienke is awful. They are 42-56, 12.5 GB.

David Ginsberg (ML) - Still a learning process for the young hurler. In his 6 July starts, he allowed 5 or more runs 3 times. He did pitch two solid games but the bullpen cost him a victory each time. 1-6, 5.03 ERA, 43 K, 38 BB.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - A definite improvement over his first month as he cut down on the errors and hit .281 for the month, although his walk rate severely dropped. .233/.264/.314 with 3 HR, 27 RBI in 51 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - This is a promotion I didn't see coming. I also did not expect the performance that we saw. Installed as the new leadoff hitter, Gonzalez has been terrific, getting on base at a terrific clip. He's also stolen 8 bases in 10 attempts. .403/.470/.556 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 12 R in 17 games.

Dave Corson (AAA) - Finally earned his promotion to AAA. Has a good record, but allowing alot of runs and his K/BB ratio is very bad. However, he has been extremely unlucky with a BABIP of .387. 4-1, 5.06 ERA, 35 K, 27 BB.

This is great.

August 2011

Pirates: Second straight awful month in a row has dropped the Pirates way back in the race.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Sonny continues to play well and will almost certainly be Rookie of the Year. He's 2nd on the team in HR's and 1st in slugging %. .314/.374/.553 with 23 HR, 73 RBI in 114 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Amazingly, the Pirates have kept Jolton in his platoon spot ahead of McCutchen. His hitting improved a bit in August, but he still has no power, with only 1 HR in 96 at bats. .281/.340/.365 with 1 HR, 12 RBI in 43 games.

Todd Volmert (ML) - Has been a solid leadoff hitter for the Pirates, but a total lack of power as his HR drought has now reached 146 at bats. .295/.366/.370 with 0 HR, 17 RBI in 39 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (AAA) - Opposing pitchers in the Florida State League must have started a petition to get Hillebew out of A ball and the Pirates finally listened, promoting him to AAA Indianapolis at the end of the month. Finished his A season .300/.445/.630 with 44 HR, 117 RBI, 125 BB.

Royals: The Royals were a nice surprise last year, but have been awful across the board this season. They are now 55-71, 14.5 GB.

David Ginsberg (ML) - Missed two weeks this month due to a freak off field injury. Allowed 13 runs and issued 14 walks in his only two starts this month. 1-8, 5.61 ERA, 51 K, 52 BB.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Has showcased some nice speed with 19 steals and only getting caught once. Needs to get on base much more. .249/.287/.318 with 4 HR, 38 RBI in 78 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - Cooled off a bit from his impressive start, but still has a terrific OBP for a leadoff hitter. .342/.396/.503 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 27 R, in 44 games.

Dave Corson (AAA) - Improved a bit in August thanks to some better luck (BABIP dropped to .333), although control is still a major issue. 6-3, 4.42 ERA, 68 K, 41 BB.

Alright, so at least Carmen isn't two levels behind everybody now.

Anyone know where I can get some HGH?

Glad to see that Gonzalez fears AA pitching more than those guys in the majors. :D

End of Regular Season 2011

Pirates: The Pirates continue their post-June collapse with a 16-19 finish. Has to be a disappointment after last year's playoff appearance. They finished 77-85 (11.5 GB).

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Sonny's rookie season was a tremendous success. He won rookie of the month twice and as expected was named NL Rookie of the Year. .307/.374/.543 with 27 HR, 86 RBI in 146 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Jolton finished the year pretty strong, but has still has some work to do in the offseason if he wants a regular starting job instead of a platoon situation. .265/.337/.358 with 2 HR, 21 RBI.

Todd Volmert (ML) - Definitely worked on his power the final two months, finally knocking a couple out of the park and hitting a ton of doubles. .300/.354/.432 with 2 HR, 34 RBI, 34 R in 71 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (AAA) - Was named the Florida State League MVP for his dominant performance. Did not do very well in his short AAA stint aside from a high walk rate. .167/.375/.167 with 0 HR, 2 RBI in 5 games.

Royals: The Royals actually had a strong finish to the season, going 22-14 over the final two months. Hilariously, they ended up with the same record as the Pirates for the second year in a row, 77-85 (16 GB).

David Ginsberg (ML) - Still has some consistency issues, but was much better over his final 7 starts and should be ready to excel next year with the added experience. 5-10, 5.08 ERA, 81 K, 73 BB in 20 starts.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Finished the season with 27 SB, but still needs to get on base way more. Still has alot of improvement left for his gap hitting, which should help. .261/.302/.346 with 5 HR, 52 RBI in 112 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - Only Sonny had a better year among our players. David showcased good contact, decent walk rate, good speed (19 SB), and lots of extra base hits (39 2B). .328/.378/.486 with 3 HR, 39 RBI, 52 R in 78 games.

Dave Corson (AAA) - Was on fire for his final 3 starts (1.59 ERA and 29 K). Control still problematic, but it will probably always be the case with this hurler. The Royals will live with it if he can keep up his 10.96 K/9. 7-4, 3.62 ERA, 97 K, 49 BB.

American League Standings <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Eastern Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Boston Red Sox (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">97</td><td class="s1">65</td><td class="s1">.599</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">101-61</td><td class="s1">-4</td><td class="s1">49-32</td><td class="s1">48-33</td><td class="s1">13-2</td><td class="s1">25-19</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W4</td><td class="s1">8-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">New York Yankees (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">92</td><td class="s2">70</td><td class="s2">.568</td><td class="s2">5</td><td class="s2">88-74</td><td class="s2">4</td><td class="s2">53-28</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">5-5</td><td class="s2">26-24</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L2</td><td class="s2">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Tampa Bay Rays (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">91</td><td class="s1">71</td><td class="s1">.562</td><td class="s1">6</td><td class="s1">87-75</td><td class="s1">4</td><td class="s1">54-27</td><td class="s1">37-44</td><td class="s1">9-4</td><td class="s1">31-23</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Baltimore Orioles (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">74</td><td class="s2">88</td><td class="s2">.457</td><td class="s2">23</td><td class="s2">72-90</td><td class="s2">2</td><td class="s2">38-43</td><td class="s2">36-45</td><td class="s2">8-14</td><td class="s2">27-25</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L4</td><td class="s2">2-8</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Toronto Blue Jays (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">65</td><td class="s1">97</td><td class="s1">.401</td><td class="s1">32</td><td class="s1">71-91</td><td class="s1">-6</td><td class="s1">33-48</td><td class="s1">32-49</td><td class="s1">4-12</td><td class="s1">19-31</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">4-6</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Central Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Minnesota Twins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">93</td><td class="s1">69</td><td class="s1">.574</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">92-70</td><td class="s1">1</td><td class="s1">45-36</td><td class="s1">48-33</td><td class="s1">12-4</td><td class="s1">29-22</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W4</td><td class="s1">7-3</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Cleveland Indians (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">.519</td><td class="s2">9</td><td class="s2">82-80</td><td class="s2">2</td><td class="s2">41-40</td><td class="s2">43-38</td><td class="s2">13-5</td><td class="s2">29-25</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L5</td><td class="s2">3-7</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Kansas City Royals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">77</td><td class="s1">85</td><td class="s1">.475</td><td class="s1">16</td><td class="s1">80-82</td><td class="s1">-3</td><td class="s1">46-35</td><td class="s1">31-50</td><td class="s1">2-9</td><td class="s1">18-24</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Detroit Tigers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">76</td><td class="s2">86</td><td class="s2">.469</td><td class="s2">17</td><td class="s2">74-88</td><td class="s2">2</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">37-44</td><td class="s2">15-8</td><td class="s2">26-27</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W2</td><td class="s2">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Chicago White Sox (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">66</td><td class="s1">96</td><td class="s1">.407</td><td class="s1">27</td><td class="s1">68-94</td><td class="s1">-2</td><td class="s1">39-42</td><td class="s1">27-54</td><td class="s1">5-16</td><td class="s1">20-33</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">3-7</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Western Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Seattle Mariners (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">89</td><td class="s1">73</td><td class="s1">.549</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">88-74</td><td class="s1">1</td><td class="s1">42-39</td><td class="s1">47-34</td><td class="s1">8-9</td><td class="s1">29-30</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Texas Rangers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">79</td><td class="s2">83</td><td class="s2">.488</td><td class="s2">10</td><td class="s2">82-80</td><td class="s2">-3</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">40-41</td><td class="s2">11-13</td><td class="s2">30-34</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Oakland Athletics (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">78</td><td class="s1">84</td><td class="s1">.481</td><td class="s1">11</td><td class="s1">80-82</td><td class="s1">-2</td><td class="s1">41-40</td><td class="s1">37-44</td><td class="s1">11-12</td><td class="s1">24-32</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L2</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Los Angeles Angels (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">66</td><td class="s2">96</td><td class="s2">.407</td><td class="s2">23</td><td class="s2">70-92</td><td class="s2">-4</td><td class="s2">32-49</td><td class="s2">34-47</td><td class="s2">7-9</td><td class="s2">26-22</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W2</td><td class="s2">5-5</td></tr></tbody></table>

National League Standings <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Eastern Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Philadelphia Phillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">93</td><td class="s1">69</td><td class="s1">.574</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">84-78</td><td class="s1">9</td><td class="s1">51-30</td><td class="s1">42-39</td><td class="s1">9-8</td><td class="s1">27-19</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W2</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Atlanta Braves (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">89</td><td class="s2">74</td><td class="s2">.546</td><td class="s2">4½</td><td class="s2">84-79</td><td class="s2">5</td><td class="s2">44-38</td><td class="s2">45-36</td><td class="s2">5-3</td><td class="s2">34-18</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Washington Nationals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">76</td><td class="s1">86</td><td class="s1">.469</td><td class="s1">17</td><td class="s1">71-91</td><td class="s1">5</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">6-14</td><td class="s1">23-23</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Florida Marlins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">76</td><td class="s2">86</td><td class="s2">.469</td><td class="s2">17</td><td class="s2">79-83</td><td class="s2">-3</td><td class="s2">37-44</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">9-6</td><td class="s2">18-23</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L4</td><td class="s2">3-7</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">New York Mets (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">72</td><td class="s1">90</td><td class="s1">.444</td><td class="s1">21</td><td class="s1">77-85</td><td class="s1">-5</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">34-47</td><td class="s1">8-8</td><td class="s1">19-30</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Central Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">St. Louis Cardinals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">89</td><td class="s1">74</td><td class="s1">.546</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">93-70</td><td class="s1">-4</td><td class="s1">43-38</td><td class="s1">46-36</td><td class="s1">12-12</td><td class="s1">23-27</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W6</td><td class="s1">8-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Cincinnati Reds (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">88</td><td class="s2">75</td><td class="s2">.540</td><td class="s2">1</td><td class="s2">89-74</td><td class="s2">-1</td><td class="s2">47-35</td><td class="s2">41-40</td><td class="s2">11-12</td><td class="s2">27-23</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L2</td><td class="s2">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Milwaukee Brewers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">79</td><td class="s1">83</td><td class="s1">.488</td><td class="s1">9½</td><td class="s1">79-83</td><td class="s1">0</td><td class="s1">43-38</td><td class="s1">36-45</td><td class="s1">6-9</td><td class="s1">17-25</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">3-7</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Chicago Cubs (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">.481</td><td class="s2">10½</td><td class="s2">69-93</td><td class="s2">9</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">8-4</td><td class="s2">27-18</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Pittsburgh Pirates (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">77</td><td class="s1">85</td><td class="s1">.475</td><td class="s1">11½</td><td class="s1">78-84</td><td class="s1">-1</td><td class="s1">37-44</td><td class="s1">40-41</td><td class="s1">5-3</td><td class="s1">28-21</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Houston Astros (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">72</td><td class="s2">90</td><td class="s2">.444</td><td class="s2">16½</td><td class="s2">74-88</td><td class="s2">-2</td><td class="s2">40-41</td><td class="s2">32-49</td><td class="s2">5-9</td><td class="s2">26-28</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">6-4</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Western Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Colorado Rockies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">93</td><td class="s1">69</td><td class="s1">.574</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">94-68</td><td class="s1">-1</td><td class="s1">49-32</td><td class="s1">44-37</td><td class="s1">8-8</td><td class="s1">27-21</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Los Angeles Dodgers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">88</td><td class="s2">75</td><td class="s2">.540</td><td class="s2">5½</td><td class="s2">91-72</td><td class="s2">-3</td><td class="s2">45-36</td><td class="s2">43-39</td><td class="s2">9-7</td><td class="s2">22-25</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L4</td><td class="s2">2-8</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">San Francisco Giants (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">87</td><td class="s1">75</td><td class="s1">.537</td><td class="s1">6</td><td class="s1">93-69</td><td class="s1">-6</td><td class="s1">49-32</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">3-7</td><td class="s1">21-21</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Arizona Diamondbacks (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">.481</td><td class="s2">15</td><td class="s2">78-84</td><td class="s2">0</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">11-5</td><td class="s2">20-20</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">San Diego Padres (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">70</td><td class="s1">92</td><td class="s1">.432</td><td class="s1">23</td><td class="s1">67-95</td><td class="s1">3</td><td class="s1">35-46</td><td class="s1">35-46</td><td class="s1">8-9</td><td class="s1">18-23</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W4</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr></tbody></table>

NL MVP: Jay Bruce, Cincinnati - .321, 41 HR, 109 RBI
AL MVP: Nick Markakis, Baltimore - .334, 33 HR, 104 RBI
NL Cy Young: Tim Lincecum, San Francisco - 25-5, 1.99 ERA
AL Cy Young: Zach Greinke, Kansas City - 20-7, 2.87 ERA
NL Rookie of the Year: Sonny Ciccarelli, Pittsburgh - .307, 27 HR, 86 RBI
AL Rookie of the Year: Ryan Kalish, Boston - .318, 21 HR, 101 RBI


<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="911"><tbody><tr class="title2"><td colspan="2">Post-Season Results</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Seattle over Boston, 3-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Minnesota over New York, 3-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Philadelphia over St. Louis, 3-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Colorado over Atlanta, 3-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">League Series</td><td class="slg">Seattle over Minnesota, 4-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">League Series</td><td class="slg">Colorado over Philadelphia, 4-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Championship Series</td><td class="sl">Colorado over Seattle, 4-3</td></tr></tbody></table>

2012 Preseason Update

*Hillebrew is our only player left in the minors, but I expect him to get called up soon as his swing looked pretty good in spring training.

*Sonny had an injury in spring training and will be out for the first three weeks of the season.

*The Pirates will open the season with Volmert batting 1st and Jolton batting 3rd.

*The Royals will open the season with Schaplowski batting 2nd and Gonzalez batting 3rd. Ginsberg has the 2nd spot in the rotation and Corson has the 4th spot.

*The Pirates made some major moves in the offseason. They signed Prince Fielder for $124 million over 5 years, traded a very unhappy Andrew McCutchen to the Nationals for SP Jordan Zimmerman, signed RP DJ Qualls to a 2 yr, $18 million deal, and picked up SS Ryan Theriot in a trade for RP Joel Hanrahan.

*The Royals didn't make any major trades, but did a good job keeping players in Kansas City by inking Greinke to a 4 yr, $65 million deal and Billy Butler to a 1 yr, $4.6 million deal.

*Other notable league moves included Albert Pujols signing with Colorado for $108 million over 3 yrs, Heath Bell going to Cleveland for $49 million over 3 years, and Jose Reyes going to Seattle for $132 million over 5 yrs, and Adrian Gonzales going to Baltimore for $92 million over 5 years.

*With their acquisitions, I definitely expect the Pirates to contend. The Royals will all depend on how well their rookies do. If Ginsberg and Corson can provide a good compliment to Greinke and Meche can get back to form, they could have the best staff in baseball.

April 2012

Pirates: The Pirates get off to a slow start this season as major free agent acquisition gets shelled in April. Prince Fielder helped keep the Pirates afloat with 10 HR's in the month. Pirates are 8-11 (3 GB)

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Pirates took a cautious approach to Sonny's return and he did not play in April, but it looks like he is slated to return on May 1.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Slow start for the youngster as he's still getting accustomed to being an everyday ML player. .247/.295/.420 with 1 HR, 9 RBI in 19 games.

Todd Volmert (ML) - Had a decent start to the season, finally overcoming the power issues he had last year by belting 5 HR's in April and only striking out 4 times in 82 at bats. .256/.300/.476 with 5 HR, 15 RBI in 19 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (AAA) - Clearly not happy at having to start the season in the minors and took it out on International League pitching with 13 HR's in 82 at bats. He has been getting experience at 3B in the minors, which is good news as he won't have to sit behind Prince Fielder. Named IL player of the month. .354/.518/.878 with 13 HR, 35 RBI in 24 games.

Royals: The Royals manage to start the season above .500 thanks largely to Greinke's dominating performance (0.79 ERA in 4 starts). 10-9 (.5 GB)

David Ginsberg (ML) - One really bad outing against the Rays where he got shelled for 8 runs skews his overall numbers, but his other 3 starts were pretty solid, allowing 3 runs or less in each of them. 1-2, 5.27 ERA, 10 K, 6 BB

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Slow start as his OBP is still way too low, but did have 4 triples in the month along with 4 SB's. .265/.315/.398 with 0 HR, 9 RBI in 19 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - Despite hitting for a high average, the massive amount of extra base hits he was getting last year disappeared in April. He also got caught stealing on 3 out of 7 attempts. .309/.360/.383 with 1 HR, 9 RBI.

Dave Corson (ML) - Jekyll and Hyde routine this season so far. Allowed 5 runs in two starts and allowed 1 run in the other two. 1-1, 4.44 ERA, 17 K, 16 BB in 4 starts.

This is great.. btw.. I like leadoff!

Good thing Hillebrew is learning 3B.

I was thinking we have guys that can play OF or 1B, and with Prince signing that leaves 4 FOFC guys for 3 OF spots!

May 2012

Pirates: The return of Ciccarelli helped the Pirates to an above .500 record in May, which is only good enough for 5th place in a very crowded division. They are now 23-24 (3 GB).

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Last year's ROTY picks up right where he left off and has improved his walk rate from a year ago. .360/.449/.596 with 4 HR, 23 RBI in 27 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Improved a bit in May as he smacked 4 HR in the month and only struck out 8 times in 108 at bats. Still performing below expectations overall. .259/.321/.423 with 6 HR, 27 RBI in 46 games.

Todd Volmert (ML) - Had a very strong month, hitting .358 with 12 doubles and 5 HR. Has only struck out 7 times in 188 at bats this year. .314/.351/.569 with 10 HR, 32 RBI in 43 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (ML) - After continuing to launch AAA pitching into the cheap seats when he wasn't getting a free pass at will (35 BB in 90 AB), he finally got the call he's been waiting so long for. We finally have all 8 FOFC players in the bigs. Hillebrew hasn't played yet, but his final AAA numbers were .302/.492/.657 with 18 HR, 54 RBI in 51 games.

Royals: Greinke's continued dominance and a much improved offense (thanks to two FOFC guys) vaulted the Royals to 1st place! They are now 26-21 with a 3.5 game lead.

David Ginsberg (ML) - Has to be considered a disappointment so far. Was slumping pretty badly (2-5, 6.39 ERA) until finally putting together a couple solid outings in a row. 4-5, 5.45 ERA, 45 K, 21 BB.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Finally showing the bat we've been expecting, hitting .330 in the month with 12 doubles and 27 RBI. Defense is also much improved, with only 2 errors in the first 2 months after compiling 12 last year. .303/.352/.467 with 3 HR, 36 RBI in 46 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - It was a great month for most of our FOFC players, but none was better than Gonzalez. He hit .446 with 12 doubles, 2 triples, and 10 stolen bases. .384/.437/.503 with 1 HR, 27 RBI, 42 R in 46 games.

Dave Corson (ML) - Most of our hitters did really well in May, but both of our pitchers struggled. Corson's Jekyll and Hyde routine continues with 3 good starts and 3 awful starts. 3-3, 4.79 ERA, 58 K, 38 BB.

Oh yeah!

Sweet. Trying to trump Sonny by winning MVP this season.

I forgot to check this earlier, but there were two games between our FOFC teams in May. Here are the box scores...

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl">
</td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Pittsburgh Pirates</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">3</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">6</td><td class="kmm">11</td><td class="kmr">1</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">2</td><td class="kbm">7</td><td class="kbr">0</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
</td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.324</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">32</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.270</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.361</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">20</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.284</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">33</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.266</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">27</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.285</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">19</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.375</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">12</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">.270</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">16</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">.277</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">38</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">26</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (14, 1st Inning off D. Corson, 0 on, 0 outs; 5th Inning off D. Corson, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
2-out RBI: R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , G. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 12

FIELDING
Errors: P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1)
PB: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.253</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">20</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.270</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.384</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">23</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.308</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">32</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.293</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">34</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.341</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">16</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.193</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">21</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.268</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">W. Betemit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.259</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">35</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">17</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11, 8th Inning off O. Dotel, 1 on, 2 outs) J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6, 7th Inning off C. Wang, 0 on, 0 outs) A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (10, 3rd Inning off C. Wang, 0 on, 2 outs) D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (12, 1st Inning off C. Wang, 0 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4
2-out RBI: J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 9

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (4-2)</td><td class="lc">7.1</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">116</td><td class="lc">70</td><td class="lc">5.24</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">27</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">1.71</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 63
Batters Faced: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 31, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-10, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0
Pitches - Strikes: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 116-70, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 27-20
Inherited Runners - Scored: O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (2-3)</td><td class="lc">5.2</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">94</td><td class="lc">60</td><td class="lc">5.53</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">0.82</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">37</td><td class="lc">22</td><td class="lc">4.43</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 38
Batters Faced: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 28, J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7-2, J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-1, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-2
Pitches - Strikes: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 94-60, J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 21-13, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 37-22
Inherited Runners - Scored: J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0
HB: J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Balk: K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Clear skies (72 degrees), wind blowing out to center at 10 mph
Start Time: 4:10 pm
Time: 2:58
Attendance: 37823 </td></tr></tbody></table>

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</td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Pittsburgh Pirates</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">3</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">4</td><td class="kmm">10</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">2</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">4</td> <td class="kbm">3</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">11</td><td class="kbm">14</td><td class="kbr">2</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.320</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">32</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.257</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.368</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">21</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.296</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.260</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">27</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. LaRoche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.291</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">19</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Doumit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.294</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.270</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">16</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.261</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">38</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">0</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">15</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: R. Doumit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 2nd Inning off Z. Greinke, 0 on, 1 out) S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (9, 1st Inning off Z. Greinke, 0 on, 2 outs; 3rd Inning off Z. Greinke, 1 on, 1 out) T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (15, 3rd Inning off Z. Greinke, 0 on, 0 outs)
Home Runs: P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (16, 3rd Inning off Z. Greinke, 1 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: R. Doumit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , A. LaRoche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6
2-out RBI: P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: G. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: R. Doumit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 7

FIELDING
PB: R. Doumit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.254</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">20</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.269</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.398</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">26</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.306</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">34</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.304</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-P. Orlando (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.300</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.222</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">.328</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">16</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.205</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">23</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.265</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">W. Betemit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.262</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">35</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">14</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">22</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - P. Orlando pinch hit for M. Schaplowsky in the 8th
b - J. Bianchi substituted for P. Orlando in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7, 3rd Inning off R. Harden, 1 on, 2 outs) A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (10, 4th Inning off D. Herrera, 2 on, 2 outs) M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (13, 5th Inning off D. Herrera, 1 on, 2 outs) D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (14, 1st Inning off R. Harden, 0 on, 2 outs; 4th Inning off R. Harden, 1 on, 1 out) C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11, 1st Inning off R. Harden, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6 , C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , W. Betemit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
2-out RBI: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: , J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , W. Betemit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Fly: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 9

BASERUNNING
SB: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (14) , C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11)
CS: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7) , C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6)

FIELDING
Errors: J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7)
Double Plays: 1 (Schaplowsky-Callaspo-Betemit)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (3-4)</td><td class="lc">3.1</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">85</td><td class="lc">45</td><td class="lc">5.58</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">40</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">4.91</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Maholm (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">25</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">5.66</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Ray (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">6.63</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">17</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">5.89</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7
Batters Faced: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 23, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9, P. Maholm (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, C. Ray (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-1, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0, P. Maholm (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, C. Ray (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1
Pitches - Strikes: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 85-45, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 40-21, P. Maholm (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 25-12, C. Ray (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 12-9, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 17-11
Inherited Runners - Scored: D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1 , P. Maholm (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (6-1)</td><td class="lc">9.0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">124</td><td class="lc">84</td><td class="lc">2.01</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 59
Batters Faced: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 38
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9-9
Pitches - Strikes: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 124-84

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Partly Cloudy (74 degrees), wind blowing out to center at 17 mph
Start Time: 2:10 pm
Time: 3:11
Attendance: 37832
</td></tr></tbody></table>

June 2012

Pirates: A 15-12 June record moves the Pirates into 3rd place, but they've lost some ground to the surging Reds. 38-36 (5.5 GB)

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - After missing the first month of the season, Sonny has made up for it by improving on his terrific rookie season. He belted another 5 HR's in June. .347/.425/.582 with 9 HR, 42 RBI in 51 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - June was the worst month yet for the struggling slugger as he only hit 1 HR. The Pirates need him to break out of this slump if they have any hope of catching the Reds.

Todd Volmert (ML) - Didn't dominate in June as much as he did in May, but still had a solid month overall, hitting .303 with 4 HR. .310/.356/.544 with 14 HR, 52 RBI in 70 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (ML) - A modest debut for Hillebrew. He showcased flashes of his power and eye, but the Pirates are hoping those numbers increase as the season goes along. .270/.348/.440 with 4 HR, 17 RBI in 27 games.

Royals: The Royals had a fantastic month, going 18-9 and pulling away in the AL Central. They now have a 9 game lead at 44-30.

David Ginsberg (ML) - Finally put together a solid month (3-1, 3.68 ERA) that included a complete game allowing one run and another in which he threw 8 innings of shutout ball. 7-6, 4.79 ERA, 74 K, 33 BB.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Another great month and (along with Gonzalez) is a chief reason why the Royals have the #2 offense in the league despite being dead last in HR's. .316/.374/.475 with 5 HR, 50 RBI in 72 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - Came back down to earth a bit after his dominant May, but was still pretty good, hitting .328 with 7 doubles and 3 triples. Currently leads both leagues in runs scored and is tied with Joe Mauer for the highest batting average. .366/.413/.489 with 2 HR, 39 RBI, 64 R in 72 games.

Dave Corson (ML) - Continues to struggle with his worst month yet, posting a 5.84 ERA in June. Could find himself out of a rotation spot in the postseason if this continues. 5-5, 5.09 ERA, 85 K, 57 BB.

There were two more games between the Pirates and Royals in June.

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Tuesday, June 26th, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">3</td><td class="kmm">8</td><td class="kmr">1</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Pittsburgh Pirates</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">3</td> <td class="kbm">3</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">7</td><td class="kbm">7</td><td class="kbr">0</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
</td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.265</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.314</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">49</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.352</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">38</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.326</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">65</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.281</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">30</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.307</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">28</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.208</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.256</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">31</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.500</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.314</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">28</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">35</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">0</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - J. Fiorentino pinch hit for Z. Greinke in the 7th

BATTING
Doubles: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (22, 9th Inning off J. Lopez, 0 on, 1 out)
Triples: C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 1st Inning off H. Penn, 0 on, 0 outs)
Home Runs: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (12, 7th Inning off H. Penn, 1 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 5

FIELDING
Errors: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.313</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">26</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.319</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">50</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.340</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.258</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.267</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.262</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">19</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Doumit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.316</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.276</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">26</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.174</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-L. Milledge (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.222</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Lopez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">31</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">12</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - L. Milledge pinch hit for O. Dotel in the 8th

BATTING
Doubles: E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7, 1st Inning off Z. Greinke, 0 on, 0 outs) C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 6th Inning off Z. Greinke, 2 on, 1 out)
Home Runs: E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 7th Inning off S. Kazmir, 0 on, 0 outs) S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (9, 7th Inning off S. Kazmir, 1 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6 , R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
2-out RBI: R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: H. Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
Sac Bunt: H. Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 5

BASERUNNING
SB: R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (10)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (9-2)</td><td class="lc">6.0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">106</td><td class="lc">61</td><td class="lc">2.48</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">5.81</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">3.03</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">5.59</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 46
Batters Faced: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 27, S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-7, S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-2
Pitches - Strikes: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 106-61, S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 16-8, J. Cruz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-7, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5-4

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (6-4)</td><td class="lc">7.1</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">96</td><td class="lc">61</td><td class="lc">4.81</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">4.20</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Lopez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">5.52</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: H. Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 53
Batters Faced: H. Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 29, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2, J. Lopez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: H. Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-10, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, J. Lopez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-0
Pitches - Strikes: H. Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 96-61, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-8, J. Lopez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 15-10
Inherited Runners - Scored: O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: PNC Park
Weather: Clear skies (71 degrees), wind blowing out to right at 13 mph
Start Time: 8:10 pm
Time: 2:46
Attendance: 37647 </td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Thursday, June 28th, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td><td class="kmm">7</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Pittsburgh Pirates</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">3</td><td class="kbm">8</td><td class="kbr">1</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
</td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.264</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.308</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">50</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.355</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">38</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.324</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">66</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.274</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">30</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.203</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.243</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.258</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">31</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.318</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">28</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">33</td><td class="ls">0</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">0</td><td class="ls">0</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">14</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - J. Fiorentino pinch hit for G. Meche in the 7th

BATTING
Doubles: C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (19, 6th Inning off J. Zimmermann, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 7

FIELDING
Double Plays: 1 (Schaplowsky-Bianchi-Butler)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.308</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">26</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.231</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.312</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">50</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.337</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.261</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.256</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">29</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.264</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">20</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.273</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">27</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.087</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.500</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-L. Milledge (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.242</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">30</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">16</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - L. Milledge substituted for D. Herrera in the 9th
b - N. Punto substituted for E. Young Jr. in the 9th

BATTING
Home Runs: R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4, 2nd Inning off G. Meche, 0 on, 1 out) G. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (8, 6th Inning off G. Meche, 0 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , R. Theriot (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , G. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Fly: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 7

FIELDING
Errors: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2)
Double Plays: 1 (Young Jr.-Theriot-Jones)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (6-5)</td><td class="lc">6.0</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">109</td><td class="lc">66</td><td class="lc">4.21</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">5.70</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5.40</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 52
Batters Faced: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 27, S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-7, S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0
Pitches - Strikes: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 109-66, S. Kazmir (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-7, K. Correia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9-5

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (5-5)</td><td class="lc">7.0</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">107</td><td class="lc">71</td><td class="lc">4.53</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (5)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4.85</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SV (7)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">3.94</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 73
Batters Faced: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 28, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7-3, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-3, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-3
Pitches - Strikes: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 107-71, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4-3, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6-5

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: PNC Park
Weather: Rain (69 degrees), wind blowing in from left at 10 mph
Start Time: 2:10 pm
Time: 2:46
Attendance: 25156
Special Notes: Rain delay of 17 minutes in the 7th inning. </td></tr></tbody></table>

hopefully, that 3/4 game against the Royals gets Joltin Joe going a bit. Go Pirates!

July 2012

Pirates: A sub-.500 month sends the Pirates further back in the division race. They are now 50-52 (7 GB)

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Another terrific month as he hit .375 with 5 HR and 15 BB's. One can only imagine how bad the Pirates would've been this month without him. .357/.438/.586 with 14 HR, 59 RBI in 78 games.

Todd Volmert (ML) - Still hitting for a high average, but hit a HR drought in July and has now gone 126 at bats without a HR. .313/.354/.503 with 14 HR, 61 RBI in 96 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Although he hit 5 HR's in the month, he continues to struggle at the plate with a .235 average and .309 OBP in July. .251/.322/.404 with 12 HR, 55 RBI in 98 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (ML) - The rookie got on fire in July, hitting 8 HR and walking 18 times. Probably called up too late to get in the ROTY race as Bryce Harper is having a stellar season. .269/.367/.500 with 12 HR, 32 RBI in 54 games.

Royals: The Royals continue their remarkable run by going 20-7 in July and now have the best record in baseball. They also have a staggering 17.5 game lead in the AL Central with a record of 64-37.

David Ginsberg (ML) - Ginsberg puts another good month together (2-2, 3.77 ERA), including two complete game performances. 9-8, 4.48 ERA, 110 K, 48 BB in 21 starts.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Put together a 20 game hitting streak, which ended in late July. Another solid month where 16 of his 40 hits went for extra bases. Currently leads the league in triples with 9. .325/.373/.496 with 7 HR, 63 RBI in 97 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - Another good month (.327) where he even managed to belt a couple homers. Also stole 10 bases and now has 32 for the year. .356/.408/.482 with 4 HR, 55 RBI in 97 games.

Dave Corson (ML) - Had his best month in the majors yet, with an ERA of 3.83 and recording double digit strikeouts 3 times. 8-7, 4.69 ERA, 135 K, 86 BB in 21 starts.

Congrats to our three FOFC All-Stars - Sonny Ciccarelli, David Gonzalez, and Mike Schaplowski!

All three got a chance to playin the game and here is the box score:

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="head_1" style="padding:12px 0px 8px 0px; text-align:center;">Game ID: 8221 - Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 - Game Log (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
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</td><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Tuesday, July 17th, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">National All-Stars</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">6</td> <td class="kmm">9</td><td class="kmm">9</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">American All-Stars</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">2</td><td class="kbm">6</td><td class="kbr">1</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
</td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">National</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Ramirez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.309</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">46</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Sandoval (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.317</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">69</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-J. Upton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.321</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">66</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> g-M. Antonelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B, 3B, LF</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.303</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">43</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Heyward (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.318</td><td class="lc">28</td><td class="lc">77</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-J. Smoak (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, 1B</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.324</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">68</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.308</td><td class="lc">24</td><td class="lc">54</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.357</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">52</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-J. Votto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, 2B, 3B</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.345</td><td class="lc">23</td><td class="lc">66</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.307</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">53</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-M. Stanton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, RF</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.320</td><td class="lc">29</td><td class="lc">79</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.322</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">53</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> e-C. Maybin (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, CF</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.323</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">43</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Zimmerman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.328</td><td class="lc">25</td><td class="lc">76</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> f-J. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, 2B</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.311</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">43</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Montero (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.326</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">73</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">36</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - J. Upton pinch hit for P. Sandoval in the 9th
b - J. Smoak pinch hit for J. Heyward in the 9th
c - J. Votto pinch hit for S. Ciccarelli in the 9th
d - M. Stanton pinch hit for C. Gonzalez in the 9th
e - C. Maybin pinch hit for C. Utley in the 9th
f - J. Castro pinch hit for R. Zimmerman in the 9th
g - M. Antonelli substituted for J. Upton in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: J. Upton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (22, 9th Inning off J. Soria, 0 on, 0 outs)
Home Runs: M. Montero (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (19, 9th Inning off B. Bruney, 2 on, 2 outs) P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (24, 1st Inning off Z. Greinke, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: M. Montero (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , H. Ramirez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , J. Upton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Smoak (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
2-out RBI: , M. Montero (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: J. Heyward (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 2

FIELDING
Double Plays: 2 (Betancourt-Ramirez-Sandoval, Ramirez-Utley-Sandoval)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">American</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Borbon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.352</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">44</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-D. Jennings (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, CF, RF</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.312</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">39</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.364</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">47</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-A. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.276</td><td class="lc">26</td><td class="lc">60</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-A. Jones (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.296</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">54</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Reddick (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.304</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">60</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Snider (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.308</td><td class="lc">24</td><td class="lc">69</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.319</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">56</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Mauer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.352</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">51</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> e-C. Davis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.296</td><td class="lc">26</td><td class="lc">93</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.306</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">78</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Beckham (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.281</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">54</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Zobrist (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.310</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">44</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Valbuena (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.304</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">60</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">29</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - D. Jennings pinch hit for J. Borbon in the 8th
b - A. Rodriguez pinch hit for D. Gonzalez in the 8th
c - A. Jones substituted for A. Rodriguez in the 9th
d - M. Schaplowsky pinch hit for T. Snider in the 9th
e - C. Davis pinch hit for J. Mauer in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: J. Borbon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (22, 1st Inning off R. Halladay, 0 on, 0 outs) G. Beckham (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (24, 2nd Inning off R. Halladay, 0 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: J. Borbon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Reddick (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , G. Beckham (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Jennings (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Mauer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Reddick (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , L. Valbuena (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: T. Snider (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
Sac Bunt: L. Valbuena (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 6

BASERUNNING
SB: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (29)

FIELDING
Errors: G. Beckham (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Double Plays: 1 (Valbuena-Butler) </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">National</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">31</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (0-0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Y. Gallardo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Cueto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Moylan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (0)</td><td class="lc">0.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Buckner (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Storen (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 48
Batters Faced: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9, R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, Y. Gallardo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, J. Cueto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, P. Moylan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1, B. Buckner (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, D. Storen (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4-1, R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, Y. Gallardo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-2, B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0, J. Cueto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, P. Moylan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, B. Buckner (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-2, D. Storen (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1
Pitches - Strikes: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 31-14, R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 13-8, H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 12-9, Y. Gallardo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10-6, B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 15-9, J. Cueto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7-6, P. Moylan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, B. Buckner (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9-7, D. Storen (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 12-9
Inherited Runners - Scored: B. Buckner (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1
HB: P. Moylan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">American</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (0-0)</td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">31</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Anderson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">F. Francisco (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Papelbon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Peavy (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bulger (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Wuertz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">18</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Bruney (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">17</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 35
Batters Faced: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10, B. Anderson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, F. Francisco (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, J. Papelbon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, J. Peavy (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, J. Bulger (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, M. Wuertz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, B. Bruney (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5-0, B. Anderson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, F. Francisco (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1, J. Papelbon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, J. Peavy (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, J. Bulger (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, M. Wuertz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, B. Bruney (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0
Pitches - Strikes: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 31-19, B. Anderson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10-7, F. Francisco (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9-7, J. Papelbon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 12-7, J. Peavy (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 13-9, J. Bulger (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 14-10, M. Wuertz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10-6, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 18-12, B. Bruney (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 17-13
Inherited Runners - Scored: B. Bruney (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-2
WP: J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: M. Montero (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Rogers Centre
Weather: Clear skies (70 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 23 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 3:01
Attendance: 49075 </td></tr></tbody></table>

hopefully, that 3/4 game against the Royals gets Joltin Joe going a bit. Go Pirates!

Not sure why Joe is struggling so much. His ratings are very high. Just getting some very unlucky dice rolls.

August 2012

Pirates: Moved back over .500 with a solid month, including winning 9 of their last 11. Still within reach of the playoffs at 5 GB in the wildcard race and 6 GB in the division. 65-63 overall.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - Even Sonny is prone to a slump every now and then. August was a terrible month as he hit .231 with only 2 HR. .322/.398/.519 with 16 HR, 69 RBI in 104 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Still continues to hit for power with another 5 HR, but really struggling to get on base with a .298 OBP in August. .253/.317/.413 with 17 HR, 78 RBI in 124 games.

Todd Volmert (ML) - If it wasn't for an injury that kept him out for the last week in August, Todd almost certainly would've won hitter of the month honors. He hit .412 in the month with 5 HR and an insanely good .700 slugging %. .330/.374/.537 with 19 HR, 83 RBI in 115 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (ML) - 21 walks in August helped make up for a power drought of 85 at bats without a HR. .277/.387/.454 with 12 HR, 40 RBI in 79 games.

Royals: The Royals left the entire AL Central behind with a 17-11 month that gave them a 17.5 game lead. They are now 81-48.

David Ginsberg (ML) - Only started 3 games in August due to an injury, but carried a 3.12 ERA and seems to be improving as the season goes along. 10-9, 4.34 ERA, 121 K, 55 BB in 24 starts.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Weakest month since April (.277), but still came away with 21 R and 18 RBI and is a key factor in the Royals amazing season. .315/.360/.476 with 9 HR, 81 RBI in 125 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - Retook the lead in the race for the batting crown by hittin .383 in August. Managed 25 RBI, despite not hitting a single HR. .362/.413/.484 with 4 HR, 80 RBI in 125 games.

Dave Corson (ML) - Just as it looked like he was improving, had another subpar month. Didn't record double digit strikeouts once and gave up 4 or more runs in 4 of his 5 starts. 9-10, 4.70 ERA, 163 K, 107 BB.

We need a strong finish!

End of Regular Season 2012

Pirates: A 20-14 finish would've given the Pirates a playoff spot, but alas they could only manage 16-18 for an 81-81 finish. They had a solid offense, but were undone by the worst starting pitching in the NL (4.84 ERA).

Sonny Ciccarrelli (ML) - It was a very good sophomore season for Sonny. He overcame an early injury and was a very consistent performer for the Pirates. The crazy thing is he still hasn't reached his full power potential .323/.393/.530 with 24 HR, 85 RBI in 137 games.

Jolton Joe (ML) - Finally ended his slump and had a nice finish to the season, but the Pirates need him to be way more consistent next season. .277/.344/.434 with 20 HR, 98 RBI in 157 games.

Todd Volmert (ML) - Had a big power drought in the middle of the season, but was otherwise a terrific and reliable performer for the Pirates. Only struck out 23 times in 574 at bats. .333/.378/.538 with 25 HR, 99 RBI in 143 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (ML) - Finally getting the chance to prove himself this season, he made the most of it with a very strong bat and ability to draw walks. .265/.379/.437 with 17 HR, 58 RBI in 112 games.

Royals: Did not slow down at the end, going 21-12 to win the division by 20 games. At 102-60, tied with Rays for best record in baseball.

David Ginsberg (ML) - Had a rough start to the season, but started to improved after the all star break and seems to be peaking just as the playoffs begin. 13-11, 4.08 ERA, 158 K, 68 BB in 30 starts.

Mike Schaplowski (ML) - Probably the most improved player, Schaplowski had a terrific sophomore season, showing amazing gap power and speed around the basepaths with 50 doubles (tied for league lead) and 10 triples. .333/.384/.524 with 11 HR, 105 RBI in 157 games.

David Gonzalez (ML) - Much like his counterpart Schaplowski, Gonzalez isn't known for hitting them over the fence, but gets around the bases very well, finishing with 45 doubles and league leading 12 triples. Also captured the AL batting crown. Potential MVP contender, but did not win any player of the month awards. .368/.418/.499 with 6 HR, 98 RBI, 129 R, 50 SB in 157 games.

Dave Corson (ML) - Was probably the victim of bad luck this year with a .329 BABIP. The good news is that his K/9 steadily improved and he finished with 9.27, 5th highest in the league. 12-11, 4.72 ERA, 206 K, 136 BB in 32 starts.

2012 Playoffs - Divisional Round
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals

The Orioles made it to the postseason on the strength of some very strong hitting by Matt Weiters, Josh Bell, Adam Jones, and Nick Markakis. Jonathan Papelbon was converted to starter and their best for the season (17-5, 2.23 ERA).

Game 1 - (Zach Greinke vs. Dustin McGowan)

The Orioles took the early lead on a Josh Bell solo HR, but Royals 2B Alberto Callaspo tied it up with one of his own in the bottom of the 3rd. The Orioles retook the lead in the 4th on a Josh Bell RBI single. That was the last time the Orioles would lead. Eric Hosmer and Alex Gordon hit HR in the bottom of the 4th and the Royals continued to rack up runs, including a 6 run 8th inning that made it 13-2. Greinke pitched a complete game, but was touched in the 9th for 3 more meaningless runs. Kansas City 13, Baltimore 5

Game 2 - (David Ginsberg vs. Jonathan Papelbon)

Ginsberg was solid until a Nick Markakis double in the 5th put the Orioles up 1-0. They followed that up with a run in the 6th on a fielder's choice to take 2-0 lead. The Royals were unable to get anything going on Jonathan Papelbon until the 7th when solo HR by Alex Gordon and Seth Smith tied the game. Ginsberg was removed in the 8th after issuing a walk to Adam Jones, but the Royals got out of trouble. In the bottom of the 8th, Gonzalez hit a 1 out double, followed by a single that put runners on 2nd and 3rd. Eric Hosmer hit a 3 run HR to give the Royals a 5-2 lead. Joakim Soria came in to close the Orioles out, giving the Royals a 2-0 lead in the series! Kansas City 5, Baltimore 2

Game 3 - (Dave Corson vs. Brian Matusz)

Corson was the weak link in the Royals rotation this season and that proved true once again. The Royals took a 1-0 lead in the 2nd after Schaplowski doubled, moved to 3rd and scored on a fielder's choice. Corson proceeded to allow 2 runs in each of the next 3 innings, before finally being removed in the 4th. The Royals were unable to generate any more offensive threats and the Orioles added some runs in the last two innings to make it a blowout. Baltimore 11, Kansas City 1

Game 4 - (Zach Greinke vs. Dustin McGowan)

The Royals were confident with their ace back on the mound. Greinke shut the Orioles down in the first 3 innings, striking out the side in the 3rd. In the 4th inning, David Gonzalez singled a runner home and then later scored on an Alex Gordon single to give the Royals a 2-0 lead. The Orioles get one back in the bottom of the 4th after Adam Jones leadoff triple and a Nick Markakis single. In the 5th inning, the two FOFC players did some damage. Hilton Richardson led off with a single, Schaplowsky added a single of his own. Gonzalez followed with another single that brought Richardson home. Schaplowsky later scored on a fielder's choice for a 4-1 Royals lead. That was all the Royals needed as Greinke continued to dominate, not allowing another run and Mike Gonzalez came in to close things out, giving the Royals a 4-1 victory and a spot in the ALCS!!!!! Kansas City 4, Baltimore 1

2012 Playoffs - ALCS
Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals

The Rangers made it on the strength of good starting pitching and a great offense led by MVP candidate Chris Davis (.282, 42 HR, 145 RBI) and great speed from Elvis Andrus and Julio Borbon.

Game 1 - (David Ginsberg vs. Derek Holland)

Ginsberg gets off to a rough start, allowing a double and three singles in the 2nd inning, but gets out of a jam with only allowing one run. The Royals tie it in the bottom of the 3rd with a David Gonzalez double. In the 4th, Ginsberg walks Chris Davis and gives up a 2 run HR to Ian Kinsler. The Royals offense gets hot in the 5th when Alex Gordon hits a 2 run HR. Then Gonzalez doubles, steals 3rd base, and scored on a sac fly. Later in the same inning with Butler on 1st, Schaplowsky hits a double that scores Butler, giving the Royals a 5-3 lead. Ginsberg settles down, only allowing 2 more baserunners in the next 3 innings. Gonzalez comes in to close it out, but gives up a solo HR. Then Michael Bourn triples and the tying run is on 3rd with 1 out. After a walk, Gonzalez strikes the next two batters to preserve the victory. Kansas City 5, Texas 4.

Game 2 - (Dave Corson vs. Tanner Scheppers)

Corson gets out of several jams in the first three innings but is able to get out of it each time. In the 4th, the Rangers load the bases with 2 outs and score on a single. Corson gets out without further damage. In the bottom half, Gonzalez singles and steals 2nd base, then scores on a Hosmer single to tie the game up. The Royals take a 3-1 lead in the 5th on a Callaspo 2 run HR. Brett Myers relieves Corson in the 7th and proceeds to give up a double, then an HBP, a sac fly and an RBI single which ties the score at 3. Royals miss an opportunity in the 8th after Gonzalez hits a leadoff triple, but no one can bring him in. In the bottom of the 9th, Callaspo leads off with a double and moves to 3rd on a fielder's choice. Then the Rangers give a free pass to Hilton Richardson, bringing up Mike Schaplowski. On the first pitch, Schaplowski hits a grounder through the gap, scoring Callaspo for the winning run. Kansas City 4, Texas 3.

Game 3 - (Zach Greinke vs. Neftali Feliz)

The Royals get off to a great start in the 1st as Richardson singles, moves to 3rd on Schaplowsky's double, and scores on a groundout from Gonzalez. Schaplowsky then scores on a single from Billy Butler. In the bottom of the 3rd, Alex Gordon hits a 3 run HR to give the Royals a 5-0 lead. After a shaky 1st inning, Greinke gets in the zone and completely shuts down the Rangers. He pitches 8 innings of shutout ball and the Royals add 3 more runs for an easy victory and a 3-0 lead in the series.

Game 4 - (David Ginsberg vs. Derek Holland)

Looking to finish the sweep in Texas, the Royals take an early 2nd inning lead when Schaplowsky triples and scores on a passed ball. The Rangers equalize in the bottom half on a run scoring double. The Royals immediately retake the lead on a 2 run HR from Jose Bonilla, but once again the Rangers tie it up in the bottom half with a 2 run HR of their own. After the Royals fail to do anything in the 4th, Ginsberg gives up a single, a run scoring double, and a run scoring single before finally being pulled with the Royals down 5-3. Brett Myers holds the Rangers in check the rest of the way, but the Royals can't get anything going offensively and the Rangers stay alive for one more game. Texas 5, Kansas City 3

Game 5 - (Gil Meche vs. Tanner Scheppers)

Meche gets his first start of the postseason. After getting out of the 1st inning, he gives up a 2 run HR to Nelson Cruz in the 2nd. Schaplowsky comes back with an RBI single in the bottom half. The Royals fall further back in the 4th when Chris Davis triples and scores on a sac fly. Control problems haunt Meche in the 5th and he gets pulled after giving up 2 more runs. The floodgates open in the 7th when exhausted long reliever Brett Myers gives up 4 more runs. The Royals finally get something going in the 8th when Schaplowski doubles and scores on a single, then two more hits lead to runs, but it's not nearly enough. Ian Kinsler then belts a 2 run HR in the bottom of the 8th for the final runs and Texas stays alive once again. Texas 11, Kansas City 4

Game 6 - (Dave Corson vs. Neftali Feliz)

The momentum in the series has changed and the Royals are now hoping to avoid a 7th game not only because of the sudden death nature, but also because they would like to be able to throw Greinke in Game 1 of the World Series. Corson gives up a walk and a single right away, then after two strikeouts Doug Hogan singles in the first two runs of the game. The Rangers add another run on an Elvis Andrus RBI single in the 2nd for a 3-0 lead. The Royals finally get some base runners in the 3rd. A Mike Schaplowsky RBI single and a David Gonzalez sac fly make it a one run game. Things get out of hand in the 5th. An error, a walk, and a single load the bases with 1 out. Josh Hamilton singles in two runners, then Seung-Min Park singles in another. Corson is pulled from the game but Texas has a 6-2 lead. The Royals get one back in the 7th when Gonzalez reaches on a fielder's choice, steals 2nd, and scores on a Butler double. In the 8th inning, the Royals threaten again. Gordon walks, Callaspo singles, and Bonilla is HBP to load the bases with no outs. Richardson singles home a run to make it 6-4. Schaplowsky then hits a line drive double that clears the bases and gives Kansas City the lead! Gonzalez is intentionally walked and Hosmer single loads the bases yet again. Seth Smith comes up to bat and on the first pitch he sees, smacks a grand slam HR for an 11-6 Royals lead! The Royals are going to the World Series! Nate Robertson closes it out and the Royals have won the ALCS 4 games to 2. Kansas City 11, Texas 6.

Woot! Time to shine on the big stage!

World Series Game 1: Philadelphia at Kansas City

The Phillies made it to the World Series on the strength of two ace starters in Roy Halladay (21-5, 2.28 ERA) and Brandon Webb (16-5, 2.61 ERA). Their offense is led by Domonic Brown (.319, 22 HR), Chase Utley (.316, 23 HR), and Brandon Moss (.285, 32 HR). The good news for the Royals is that a strained hamstring has sidelined Moss for the World Series.

Game 1 - (Zack Greinke vs. Roy Halladay)

Top 1st: The Phillies get to Greinke right away with a leadoff single by Tyson Gillies who then scores on a Domonic Brown single. Two more hits load the bases with only 1 out. Leandro Castro hits a single but thankfully only one run scores. Greinke gets Jimmy Rollins and Gerald Laird to fly out to end the inning. the worst news isn't even that Greinke allowed two more runs, but he threw 45 pitches in the 1st inning. Philadelphia 2, Kansas City 0.

Bottom 1st: Richardson gets a leadoff single. Schaplowsky flies out, but Gonzalez follows with a single. Butler flies out, but Hosmer walks to load the bases. Seth smith strikes out and the Royals miss a big opportunity. Philadelphia 2, Kansas City 0

Top 2nd: Nick Punto leads off with a single. Greinke finally settles down, striking out the next two batters and getting Brown to pop up. Pitch count now up to 64. Philadelphia 2, Kansas City 0.

Bottom 2nd: A Callaspo single is the only thing the Royals can do in this inning. Halladay strikes out two more batters. Philadelphia 2, Kansas City 0

Top 3rd: Greinke's pitch count continues to climb as Utley goes to a full count before drawing a walk. Then Erik Lis hits a 2 run HR to make it a 4-0 game. Greinke gets out without further damage, but not before drawing another walk and increasing his pitch count to 90 after only 3 innings. Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 0.

Bottom 3rd: Schaplowsky leads things off with a double. Gonzalez flies out, but Billy Butler singles Schaplowsky home. Then a Seth Smith trple scores Butler. Smith gets stranded on 3rd, but the Royals are happy to get 2 back. Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 2.

Top 4th: Gillies gets another leadoff single. Victorino works the count once again, but grounds out on a fielder's choice. With his pitch count now at 101, Greinke gets Domonic Brown to gound into a much needed double play. Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 2.

Bottom 4th: Three consecutive singles (including Schaplowsky) loads the bases for the Royals. Gonzalez draws a walk to make it a 1 run game, but billy butler gounds into an inning ending double play. Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 3.

Top 5th: Greinke continuing to go despite the high pitch count. He gets Utley and Lis to strike out. Leandro Castro smacks it into the left field gap, but is thrown out trying to make it a triple. (Really dumb play!) Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 3

Bottom 5th: After a shaky 4th, Halladay is on fire again. He tallies another strikeout as he sends the Royals down in order. Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 3.

Top 6th: Greinke gets Jimmy Rollins and Gerald Laird to fly out, but a Nick Punto single finally ends Greinke's day at 124 pitches. Nate Robertson comes in and gets Gillies to ground out. Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 3.

Bottom 6th: Callaspo leads off with a single and moves to 2nd on a sac bunt. Hilton Richardson singles, but Callaspo has to hold at 3rd. Schaplowsky comes up with men on 1st and 3rd and smacks a double that scores both runners and gives the Royals the lead! This chases Halladay from the game. John Lanaan comes in and gets Gonzalez and Butler out. Kansas City 5, Philadelphia 4.

Top 7th: Victorino opens with a single, but Robertson strikes out Brown and gets Utley to fly out. After a wild pitch puts Victorino on 2nd, pinch hitter Bryce Brentz grounds out. Kansas City 5, Philadelphia 4.

Bottom 7th: Eric Hosmer and Seth Smith walk to open the inning and move to 2nd and 3rd on a sac bunt. Callaspo flies out and the Phillies put Scott Mathieson in to pitch. Jose Bonilla hits a deep fly ball that scores pinch runner Tim Smith. Richardson strikes out to end the inning. Kansas City 6, Philadelphia 4

Top 8th: The Royals top set up man Jim Johnson comes in to pitch. He gets Castro on a fly out, Rollins to strike out, and Gerald Laird to ground out and the Royals are really rolling now. Kansas City 6, Philadelphia 4.

Bottom 8th: Schaplowsky flies out. The Phillies bring in Brad Ziegler to pitch and Gonzalez gets on base with a single. Butler follows up with his own single. Gonzalez steals 3rd, then scores on a Seth Smith single. Phillies try to nail Butler at 3rd, but he is safe and Smith goes to 2nd. Alex Gordon singles to score Butler and now the rout is on. Phillies go to their 3rd pitcher of the inning in Danys Baez. Callaspo walks to load the bases, then a Jose Bonilla single scores two runners. Richardson flies out to end the onslaught. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 4.

Top 9th: Nick Punto reaches on an error and Gillies singles to put runners at the corners. Victorino flies out, but Brown follows with a walk to load the bases and the Phillies have some hope. Utley hits a grounder to 2nd, which results in a run but also the 2nd out of the inning. Carlos Ruiz smashes a line drive that is nabbed by Callaspo to end the game. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 5.

That wasn't a pretty, but it was still a great victory for the Royals. Bonilla was named player of the game, but I think it should've gone to Schaplowski, who went 3 for 5, had 5 total bases, 2 RBI and a run. He is having an excellent postseason overall, hitting .400 with 10 RBI.

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Thursday, October 25th, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Philadelphia Phillies</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">5</td><td class="kmm">12</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">2</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">2</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">4</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">10</td><td class="kbm">18</td><td class="kbr">1</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.488</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.154</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.235</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.256</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">12</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.485</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.375</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-C. Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.318</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.205</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C, 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.256</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.242</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">38</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">12</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">23</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - B. Brentz pinch hit for E. Lis in the 7th
b - C. Ruiz substituted for B. Brentz in the 7th

BATTING
Doubles: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1, 5th Inning off Z. Greinke, 0 on, 2 outs)
Home Runs: E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (5, 3rd Inning off Z. Greinke, 1 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , S. Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 10

BASERUNNING
SB: T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7)

FIELDING
Double Plays: 1 (Utley-Rollins-Lis)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.319</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.400</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.295</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">.378</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.205</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-T. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PR</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-L. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.500</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-A. Pierzynski (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.385</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B, 1B, 3B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.325</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.317</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">39</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">18</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">27</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - T. Smith pinch ran for E. Hosmer in the 7th
b - L. Gonzalez substituted for T. Smith in the 8th
c - J. Fiorentino pinch hit for L. Gonzalez in the 8th
d - A. Pierzynski substituted for J. Fiorentino in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (8, 3rd Inning off R. Halladay, 0 on, 0 outs; 6th Inning off R. Halladay, 2 on, 1 out)
Triples: S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1, 3rd Inning off R. Halladay, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
2-out RBI: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Bunt: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Fly: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 13

BASERUNNING
SB: A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (5)

FIELDING
Errors: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Double Plays: 1 (Callaspo-Schaplowsky-Hosmer)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (3-1)</td><td class="lc">5.1</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">111</td><td class="lc">69</td><td class="lc">3.03</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">28</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">9.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">23</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">23.63</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 28
Batters Faced: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 29, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4-5, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1
Pitches - Strikes: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 111-69, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 28-15, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 14-8, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 23-16, D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7-3
Inherited Runners - Scored: J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0 , S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-1 , D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-2
WP: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">5.2</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">124</td><td class="lc">81</td><td class="lc">2.97</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (2-0)</td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">17</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SV (1)</td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">34</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 35
Batters Faced: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 27, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5-6, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-3
Pitches - Strikes: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 124-81, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 17-10, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 34-21
Inherited Runners - Scored: N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0
WP: N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Rain (47 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 10 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 3:42
Attendance: 34674 </td></tr></tbody></table>

World Series Game 2: Philadelphia at Kansas City

(David Ginsberg vs. Brandon Webb)

Top 1st: Gillies opens the game by drawing a walk against Ginsberg. After Domonic Brown strikes out, Gillies is caught stealing and Castro grounds out. Philadelphia 0, Kansas City 0

Bottom 1st: Richardson strikes out, followed by Schaplowsky reaching on an error. The Royals could get nothing more going as Gonzalez and Butler both ground out. Philadelphia 0, Kansas City 0

Top 2nd: Ginsberg strikes out Utley, but then gives up a single to Bryce Brentz. Kotchman comes up and draws a walk. After a Laird strikeout, Punto doubles and Brentz scores to give the Phillies an early lead. With Kotchman on 3rd, Ginsberg gets Rollins to pop up. Philadelphia 1, Kansas City 0

Bottom 2nd: Hosmer and Gordon both draw walks in this inning. Callaspo lays down a sac bunt that moves them to 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs, but Jose Bonilla flies out to end the thread. Philadelphia 1, Kansas City 0

Top 3rd: Ginsberg notches his 4th strikeout to open the inning, but Brown and Castro hit back to back singles to generate another Phillies threat with one out. However, Chase Utley hits a line drive right at Schaplowsky, who flips to Callaspo for the double play. Philadelphia 1, Kansas City 0

Bottom 3rd: Richardson flies out to open the inning. Back to back doubles by Schaplowsky and Gonzalez tie the game up. That's the most the Royals can muster as the next two batters go down easily. Philadelphia 1, Kansas City 1

Top 4th: Kotchman hits a double and moves to 3rd on a fielder's choice, but Ginsberg strikes out Punto to end the inning. Philadelphia 1, Kansas City 1

Bottom 4th: Seth Smith opens the inning with a walk. Webb settles down and gets the next two batters, but Hilton Richardson hits a double that puts Kansas City in the lead! Schaplowsky grounds out to end the inning. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1

Top 5th: Gordon makes an error on a Rollins grounder. Then Gillies walks to put two runners on. Ginsberg is unfazed as he gets Brown to ground out and strikes out Castro and Utley to end the threat. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1

Bottom 5th: Not much going on here as Webb easily puts down Gonzalez, Butler, and Hosmer in order. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1

Top 6th: Crazy inning. Brentz opens with a single. Kotchman then grounds into a double play. Laird follows up with his own single. Then Punto hits it into the gap in left field and Laird tries to score the tying run. Seth Smith guns it home and Laird is..... OUT!. The Phillies have three hits in the inning but come up empty. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1

Bottom 6th: Smith and Gordon work the count against Webb, but both eventually strike out. Callaspo pops out into right field. Webb seems pretty solid at this point, putting some pressure on Ginsberg to hold the lead. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1

Top 7th: Ginsberg handles it well, putting down the Phillies in order. At 122 pitches, that will probably be it for the youngster, but he's been great tonight (7 IP, 1 ER, 7K). Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1

Bottom 7th: Bonilla singles and advances to 2nd on a sac bunt, then moves to 3rd on a fielder's choice. The Phillies pull Webb at 117 pitches and in comes John Lanaan. Gonzalez singles Bonilla home to make it 3-1. After Gonzalez steals 2nd, the Phillies botch a grounder and runners are now at the corners. Eric Hosmer doubles to bring Gonzalez in and make it 4-1. A Seth Smith single adds to the misery for the Phillies as it brings home both Butler and hosmer for a 6-1 lead. Lanaan is mercifully pulled at this point and Danys Baez gets Gordon to fly out. Kansas City 6, Philadelphia 1

Top 8th: Mike Gonzalez comes in to pitch. After striking out Castro, he hits Utley and a runner is on. Brentz flies out to make it 2 outs. Kotchman singles to put another runner on. Then Laird walks and the bases are loaded. Brett Myers comes in for Gonzalez and on a 1-1 pitch, Punto hits a line drive down the right field line that goes for a triple and clears the bases. It is now a close game again at 6-4. Nate Robertson comes in and gets Jimmy Rollins to pop up to... wait, Gonzalez drops the ball and Punto easily scores! The Royals are falling apart. Gillies flies out to end the inning, but alot of damage was done there. Kansas City 6, Philadelphia 5

Bottom 8th: Desperately needing some insurance, the first to Royals are set down quickly by Baez. Then Richardson walks and steals 2nd base. A Schaplowski single brings him home to make it a 2 run game. Gonzalez single to put runners at the corners, but Butler flies out for the 3rd out. Kansas City 7, Philadelphia 5

Top 9th: Joakim Soria (36 Saves, 2.14 ERA) comes in to close things out for the Royals, who are 3 outs from taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Brown grounds out quickly. Then on a 2-1 pitch, Castro smashes a ball that goes 432 ft and makes it a 1 run game. Utley walks and Victorino comes in to pinch run for him. Brentz hits a grounder down the 3rd base line, but Victorino has to halt at 3rd. The Royals curiously decide to pitch to Kotchman instead of putting the double play in effect. Kotchman hits a deep fly ball that easily scores Victorino and ties the game. Luke Hochevar relieves Soria and after a walk to Lis, gets Punto to strike out. The damage has been done and it is now a tie game. Kansas City 7, Philadelphia 7

Bottom 9th: Joe Thatcher comes in to pitch. He strikes out Hosmer and gets Smith to fly out. Alex Gordon lines a double over 1st base and the Royals have the winning run in scoring position. Jeff Bianchi comes in to pinch hit with a chance to win it, but grounds out to shortstop. We are headed to extra innings. Kansas City 7, Philadelphia 7

Top 10th: Hochevar still pitching and looking good. He dispatches Rollins, Gillies, and Brown without much trouble. Where was this relief pitching an inning earlier? Kansas City 7, Philadelphia 7

Bottom 10th: Thatcher also looking good as he strikes out Bonilla on 3 straight pitches, then gets Richardson to pop up. Schaplowsky hits a nice looking single up the middle, but Gonzalez grounds out to end the inning. Kansas City 7, Philadelphia 7

Top 11th: Hochevar continues his good form by getting Castro to strikeout. Then things start to get dicey as Freddy Sanchez singles and Brentz doubles to put runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Hochevar gets Kotchman in an 0-2 hole, but he battles back and singles on a line drive to left field that gives the Phillies a 1 run lead. Erik Lis comes up and also gets into an 0-2 hole but Hochevar throws a wild pitch that scores another run. What was a 5 run lead in the 8th is now a 2 run deficit in extra innings. Jim Johnson comes in to retire Punto and Rollins. Philadelphia 9, Kansas City 7

Bottom 11th: Phillies send in Brad Ziegler to close it out. Butler grounds out to open the inning, but then Hosmer hits a blooper that drops in for a single. The Royals have some hope with the tying run on base. Smith comes up to bat and hits a grounder right at the shortstop who easily converts it into a 6-4-3 double play. The Phillies even up the series at 1. Philadelphia 9, Kansas City 7

Definitely a heartbreaking loss for the Royals. Ginsberg pitched his heart out, but the bullpen gave it away by allowing 6 runs in the 8th and 9th. If they don't win the series, the Royals are likely to look at this as the one that got away. Punto was named player of the game for his bases clearing triple in the 8th.

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="15" class="date">Friday, October 26th, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">10</td> <td class="ktm">11</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Philadelphia Phillies</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">4</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">9</td><td class="kmm">16</td><td class="kmr">2</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">4</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">7</td><td class="kbm">12</td><td class="kbr">2</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.444</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.225</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.321</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.238</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">12</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-S. Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PR</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.154</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-C. Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-F. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.667</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.500</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.417</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.262</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, C</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.500</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.282</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.178</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">46</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">16</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">12</td><td class="ls">25</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - S. Victorino pinch ran for C. Utley in the 9th
b - E. Lis pinch hit for G. Laird in the 9th
c - C. Ruiz substituted for S. Victorino in the 9th
d - F. Sanchez substituted for C. Ruiz in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (2, 9th Inning off J. Soria, 1 on, 1 out; 11th Inning off L. Hochevar, 1 on, 1 out) N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (2, 2nd Inning off D. Ginsberg, 2 on, 2 outs; 6th Inning off D. Ginsberg, 1 on, 2 outs) C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 4th Inning off D. Ginsberg, 0 on, 1 out)
Triples: N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 8th Inning off B. Myers, 3 on, 2 outs)
Home Runs: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1, 9th Inning off J. Soria, 0 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6 , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7 , C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , F. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
2-out RBI: , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Fly: C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 13

BASERUNNING
CS: T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2)

FIELDING
Errors: C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Double Plays: 1 (Rollins-Sanchez-Kotchman)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.314</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.411</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.320</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.333</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.227</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.364</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.318</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.295</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">44</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">12</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">20</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - J. Bianchi substituted for A. Callaspo in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 9th Inning off J. Thatcher, 0 on, 2 outs) M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (9, 3rd Inning off B. Webb, 0 on, 1 out) D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (5, 3rd Inning off B. Webb, 1 on, 1 out) E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 7th Inning off J. Lannan, 2 on, 2 outs) H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4, 4th Inning off B. Webb, 2 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
2-out RBI: M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Bunt: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 12

BASERUNNING
SB: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6) , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2)

FIELDING
Errors: A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Double Plays: 2 (Schaplowsky-Callaspo, Callaspo-Hosmer)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">6.2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">117</td><td class="lc">65</td><td class="lc">4.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">9.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">24</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">1.50</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (1-0)</td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">30</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">3.18</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SV (1)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">17.18</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 54
Batters Faced: B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 29, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-8, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-4, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-2, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0
Pitches - Strikes: B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 117-65, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-6, D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 24-16, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 30-19, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6-5
Inherited Runners - Scored: J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1 , D. Baez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">7.0</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">122</td><td class="lc">71</td><td class="lc">3.86</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">18</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">8.10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (1)</td><td class="lc">0.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6.35</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (1)</td><td class="lc">0.1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) BS (1)</td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">10.13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (1-1)</td><td class="lc">1.2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">39</td><td class="lc">27</td><td class="lc">2.79</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 61
Batters Faced: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 29, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7-3, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0
Pitches - Strikes: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 122-71, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 18-12, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-2, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5-4, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 16-8, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 39-27, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5-4
Inherited Runners - Scored: B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-3 , N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1 , L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0 , J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0
WP: L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
HB: M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
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World Series Game 3 - Kansas City at Philadelphia

(Dave Corson vs. Wandy Rodriguez)

Top 1st: Gonzalez opens the game with a triple and is immediately brought home on a sac fly. Just like that, the Royals are up 1-0. Butler and Bonilla fly out to end the inning. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0.

Bottom 1st: Corson shows off his fastball by blowing one past Gillies for a strikeout. He also shows off his control issues by walking Castro. Brown then singles, but Castro is thrown out trying to go to 3rd. Brown does move up to 2nd on the throw which is key, because Utley hits a line drive single that scores Brown and ties things up. Lis follows up with a single to put runners at the corners, but Corson gets Rollins to ground out to end the inning. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 1.

Top 2nd: A one out Richardson double gives the Royals another scoring opportunity. Gordon flies out and the Smith is intentionally walked so they can pitch to Corson, who grounds out to end the inning. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 1.

Bottom 2nd: Corson starting to look like Rick Vaughn out there as he issues back to back walks to Laird and Punto on only 9 pitches. Rodriguez tries a sac bunt, but the lead runner is cut down at 3rd. No problem for the Phillies however, because Gillies sends over the right field fence for a 3 run HR. Corson then walks the next two batters, making it 4 walks in one inning. After a fielder's choice, Lis singles to score Castro and Corson is removed from the game after 1 and 2/3rds. Another terrible postseason outing for the youngster. Gonzalez comes in and gets Rollins out. Philadelphia 5, Kansas City 1

Top 3rd: Royals look stunned and they come out lifeless in the 3rd inning as Gonzalez, Callaspo, and Butler go down on 8 total pitches. Philadelphia 5, Kansas City 1

Bottom 3rd: Laird walks, but Punto hits a hard grounder to 3rd and they go around the horn for the double play. Rodirguez pops up to left. Philadelphia 5, Kansas City 1

Top 4th: The Royals come out more inspired this inning, opening with three straight singles (including one by Schaplowsky) to load the bases. Gordon's fly out is too short to score the runner and Smith strikes out. However, Eric Hosmer has a great at bat where he climbs out of an 0-2 hole and eventually draws a walk to score the Royals 2nd run of the game. Gonzalez hits a deep fly ball that looks like it has a chance but is eventually caught in center-right. The Royals get 1 back, but they needed more there. Philadelphia 5, Kansas City 2

Bottom 4th: Gillies singles, steals 2nd, and moves to 3rd on a fielder's choice. He then scores on a double from Brown to extend the Phillies lead. No more damage as Utley flies out and Lis grounds out. Philadelphia 6, Kansas City 2

Top 5th: Callaspo opens the inning with a double, but the next two batters strike out. Schaplowsky comes up with a chance to close the gap, but he pops up. Philadelphia 6, Kansas City 2

Bottom 5th: Rollins extends the lead further by opening the inning with a solo HR. Laird follows with a single, but Robertson gets the next three batters out. Philadelphia 7, Kansas City 2

Top 6th: Rodriguez is really controlling the game now. He gets Richardson, Gordon, and Smith out for an easy 1-2-3 inning. The Royals are running out of opportunities. Philadelphia 7, Kansas City 2

Bottom 6th: Myers comes in to pitch. He strikes out Castro and Brown before Utley singles. Lis pops up with a runner on and the Royals finally get out of an inning without allowing a run. Philadelphia 7, Kansas City 2

Top 7th: 7 pitches! That's all Rodriguez needed to dispatch pinch hitter Luis Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, and Callaspo in order. Royals seem to have given up. Philadelphia 7, Kansas City 2

Bottom 7th: Hochevar comes in to pitch. Rollins walks, then moves to 3rd on a Laird single. On a 3-2 pitch, Punto singles to shallow right and scores Rollins. A Rodriguez sac bunt puts runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out, but Hochevar is able to put down Gillies and Castro to avoid any further damage. Philadelphia 8, Kansas City 2

Top 8th: The Royals get their first baserunner since the 5th inning when Bonilla singles with 1 out. No concern for Rodriguez who continues to dominate by getting Schaplowsky to fly out and Richardson to strike out. Philadelphia 8, Kansas City 2

Bottom 8th: Dave Davidson comes in to pitch and does a pretty good job by getting Brown, Utley, and Lis out on 9 pitches. Philadelphia 8, Kansas City 2

Top 9th: Rodriguez stays in to complete the game. The Royals never threaten as Gordon flies out and Rodriguez then strikes out the final two batters to cap off a terrific performance. The Phillies now have a 2-1 lead in the series. Philadelphia 8, Kansas City 2

Corson continues to have a dreadful postseason (0-2, 9.19 ERA), which is worrisome for the Royals as he could potentially be a game 7 starter if they don't pitch Greinke on short rest in game 4. The youngster obviously has a bright future ahead of him, but he's been thrust on the big stage before reaching his full potential.

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Sunday, October 28th, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td><td class="kmm">7</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Philadelphia Phillies</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">4</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">8</td><td class="kbm">12</td><td class="kbr">0</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.315</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.298</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">5</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.309</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.271</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.400</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.327</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.292</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.340</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.227</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-L. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">33</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">17</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - E. Hosmer pinch hit for M. Gonzalez in the 4th
b - L. Gonzalez pinch hit for B. Myers in the 7th
c - J. Bianchi pinch hit for D. Davidson in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 5th Inning off W. Rodriguez, 0 on, 0 outs) H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (5, 2nd Inning off W. Rodriguez, 0 on, 1 out)
Triples: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 1st Inning off W. Rodriguez, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
2-out RBI: E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Fly: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 7

FIELDING
Double Plays: 1 (Gordon-Callaspo-Butler)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.440</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.290</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.255</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.487</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.188</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.295</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.286</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.111</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">32</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">12</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">17</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 4th Inning off N. Robertson, 0 on, 1 out)
Home Runs: J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 5th Inning off N. Robertson, 0 on, 0 outs) T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 2nd Inning off D. Corson, 2 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
2-out RBI: E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Bunt: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
Team LOB: 9

BASERUNNING
SB: T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (8)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (0-2)</td><td class="lc">1.2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">60</td><td class="lc">28</td><td class="lc">9.19</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5.79</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">37</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">3.18</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">22</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">5.40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">24</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">3.38</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">13.50</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 15
Batters Faced: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 14, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-0, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4-1, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-2
Pitches - Strikes: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 60-28, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 12-5, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 37-20, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 22-15, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 24-12, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9-7
Inherited Runners - Scored: M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0
WP: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (2-1)</td><td class="lc">9.0</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">112</td><td class="lc">72</td><td class="lc">3.00</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 72
Batters Faced: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 36
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-16
Pitches - Strikes: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 112-72

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Clear skies (53 degrees), wind blowing out to right at 11 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 2:54
Attendance: 39491

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World Series Game 4 - Kansas City at Philadelphia

(Gil Meche vs. Roy Halladay)

Different strategies here as the Phillies prepare to throw Halladay three times if necessary, while the Royals give Greinke an extra day of rest and will only get to use him twice. If this goes 7 games, it will be Halladay vs. Corson, a very precarious situation for the Royals.

Top 1st: Richardson gets the Royals off to a great start by opening the game with a solo HR. Schaplowsky and Gonzalez then fly out, while Hosmer grounds out. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 1st: After getting Gillies out, Meche walks Castro. Brown hits into a fielder's choice and steals 2nd, but Meche gets him to pop up to end the inning. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 2nd: Halladay has recovered from the early HR and is now looking very good, getting Smith, Gordon, and Callaspo to ground out in order. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 2nd: Meche is also looking strong as he gets Lis and Rollins to pop up and induces an easy grounder from Punto. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

TOp 3rd: Halladay strikes out Bonilla and Meche. Richardson works him to a full count, but grounds out on the deciding pitch. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 3rd: Meche continues to roll, getting Laird to pop up, striking out Halladay, then getting Gillies to pop up. He threw 10 pitches this inning and 8 were strikes. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 4th: Schaplowsky strikes out, but the Royals finally get another baserunner when Gonzalez singles to right. He moves to 2nd on a fielder's choice, but Smith is unable to bring him home as he grounds out weakly to 2nd. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 4th: Castro grounds out. Brown hits a line drive that looks dangerous but it goes right to Gonzalez. Utley strikes out to end the inning. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 5th: With 1 out, Callaspo doubles and moves to 3rd on a ground out from Bonilla. Unfortunately, that brings up Meche who grounds out to 3rd. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 5th: Phillies finally get something going against Meche. Lis opens with a single. Rollins lays down a sac bunt to move him to 2nd. Punto works the count full and belts a single to Center, but Lis is pretty slow and is held up at 3rd. With runners on 1st and 3rd, Laird flies out and Halladay strikes out to end the threat. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 6th: With 2 outs, Gonzalez comes up with a single through the middle. Hosmer follows up with a double and Gonzalez quickly flies around 3rd and scores without a throw. Smith strikes out to end the inning. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 6th: Gillies opens with a single, but the Phillies don't do much with it as Castro grounds into a fielder's choice and then gets caught stealing. Brown pop up for the 3rd out. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 0

Top 7th: Halladay has a smooth inning, only needing 8 pitches to take care of Gordon, Callaspo, and Bonilla. This has been a pretty good pitcher's duel. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 7th: Meche begins to struggle a bit. He walks Utley and Lis to open the inning. Rollins tries to lay down a sac bunt, but he pops it up and Bonilla grabs it with the 1st out. victorino comes in to pinch hit and draws the 3rd walk of the inning. The bases are now loaded, but the Royals have kept Meche in. He digs in and gets Laird to pop up. The Phillies curiously do not pinch hit for Halladay and he also pops up to end the inning. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 0

Top 8th: Fiorentino comes in to pinch hit for Meche, whose day is done after a fantastic performance. After a groundout, Richardson singles and steals 2nd base. Schaplowsky and Gonzalez are unable to bring him in as they both ground out. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 8th: Mike Gonzalez come in to pitch. He gets Gillies out, but a single by Castro and double by Brown put runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Utley hits a line drive over 3rd base that scores Castro, but once again the Phillies have to hold a runner at 3rd. This would be key as Lis strikes out and Rollins pops up to preserve Kansas City's lead. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1

Top 9th: Thatcher comes in to pitch for Halladay. He makes the most of his appearance by striking out Hosmer, Seth, and Gordon. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1

Bottom 9th: Joakim Soria gets a chance to redeem himself for blowing the game 2 save. Brentz gets ahead in the count, but pops up. Kotchman comes in to pinch hit and grounds out. The final chance for the Phillies is pinch hitter Freddy Sanchez, but Soria strikes him out and the Royals have tied the World Series at 2 games each. Kansas City 2, Philadelphia 1


The strategy of holding Greinke back seems to have paid off for the Royals as Meche put in a terrific performance. Now they have Greinke and Ginsberg going back to back with a chance to clinch the series. One has to question Phillies decisions in this one. Twice they stranded a runner on 3rd after not sending him home. They also didn't pinch hit for Halladay in the 7th when the bases were loaded.

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Monday, October 29th, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td><td class="kmm">6</td><td class="kmr">1</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Philadelphia Phillies</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td><td class="kbm">6</td><td class="kbr">0</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
</td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.339</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.375</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.328</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.229</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.314</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.269</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.300</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">5</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.255</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.333</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">33</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">0</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - J. Fiorentino pinch hit for G. Meche in the 8th
b - J. Bianchi substituted for M. Gonzalez in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4, 5th Inning off R. Halladay, 0 on, 1 out) E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 6th Inning off R. Halladay, 1 on, 2 outs)
Home Runs: H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1, 1st Inning off R. Halladay, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5
2-out RBI: E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 4

BASERUNNING
SB: H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3)

FIELDING
Errors: A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.426</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.294</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.260</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.476</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.176</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.295</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-S. Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.154</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.467</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.277</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.385</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-F. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.500</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">31</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">17</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - S. Victorino pinch hit for N. Punto in the 7th
b - B. Brentz substituted for S. Victorino in the 8th
c - C. Kotchman pinch hit for G. Laird in the 9th
d - F. Sanchez pinch hit for J. Thatcher in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4, 8th Inning off M. Gonzalez, 1 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: , R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Bunt: J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 8

BASERUNNING
SB: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1)
CS: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (1-1)</td><td class="lc">7.0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">94</td><td class="lc">55</td><td class="lc">4.26</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (2)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">6.35</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SV (3)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">7.36</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 70
Batters Faced: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 27, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6-11, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1
Pitches - Strikes: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 94-55, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 16-9, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10-6

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (3-2)</td><td class="lc">8.0</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">113</td><td class="lc">74</td><td class="lc">2.87</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">2.70</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 67
Batters Faced: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 30, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 14-5, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0
Pitches - Strikes: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 113-74, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 13-10

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: G. Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy (49 degrees), wind blowing out to right at 9 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 2:28
Attendance: 40094
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World Series Game 5 - Kansas City at Philadelphia

(Zack Greinke vs. Brandon Webb)

Top 1st: Richardson opens the game with a bunt attempt that surprisingly works and he is safe! Schaplowsky follows up with a single, but Richardson falls asleep on the basepaths and gets caught in a rundown between 2nd and 3rd. Gonzalez flies out, but Hosmer follows up with a single to put two runners on. Seth Smith hits a line drive into the right field gap and scores Schaplowsky to give Kansas City another early lead. This is the 4th out of 5 games where the Royals have scored the first run. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 1st: Greinke comes out strong, getting Gillies and Castro to ground out and then forcing a weak pop up from Brown. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 2nd: Webb settles down and gets Callaspo, Bonilla, and Greinke to ground out in order. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 2nd: Both pitchers are rolling now. Greinke just needs 9 pitches to put Utley, Lis, and Rollins down. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 3rd: Richardson strikes out, followed by ground outs from both Schaplowsky and Gonzalez. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 3rd: Punto singles for the Phillies 1st baserunner of the game, but then promptly gets caught trying to steal 2nd. Laird pops up and Webb grounds out. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 4th: Hosmer and seth go down quickly. Gordon actually works the count and gets ahead at 3-1, but Webb gets him to ground out weakly to 1st. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 4th: The pitching duel continues as Greinke sends the Phillies down in order. He's now faced the minimum through 4 innings. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 5th: The bottom of the order goes down 1-2-3, including strikeouts of Bonilla and Greinke. After giving up 2 hits and a walk in the 1st inning, Webb hasn't allowed a single base runner. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 5th: Greinke continues to match Webb by striking out Utley and Lis. Rollins tries to work the count, but grounds out on a 2-2 pitch. Kansas City 1, Philadelphia 0

Top 6th: Royals offense finally comes alive. Richardson doubles and scores on a Schaplowsky single. Gonzalez then works it to a full count and fouls off several pitches before nailing one into the right field gap that goes for a double and scores Schaplowsky. Webb regroups and gets 2 strikeouts and a ground out to avoid any further damage. Kansas City 3, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 6th: Greinke's streak of facing the minimum batters ends when Gordon bobbles an easy pop up, allowing Laird to reach. Greinke still gets through the inning unscathed. Kansas City 3, Philadelphia 0

Top 7th: Webb still in the game. He gets Callaspo to ground out, but Bonilla singles. Greinke fails to bunt him over and Webb is replaced for Lanaan. A Richardson single puts 2 runners on, but Schaplowsky fails to bring them in. Kansas City 3, Philadelphia 0

Bottom 7th: Castro is patient and forces Greinke's first walk of the game. Brown smashes Greinke's very next pitch 427 ft for a 2 run HR. Utley follows up with a solo HR and suddenly we have a tie game. Greinke remains in the game and gets the next three batters out, but that inning really hurt. Kansas City 3, Philadelphia 3

Top 8th: Gonzalez opens with a single and moves to 2nd after Butler walks. The next two batters go down, but Callaspo singles with 2 outs to score Gonzalez and give the Royals the lead again. Bonilla walks to load the bases, but pinch hitter (for Greinke) Bianchi grounds out on the first pitch. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 3

Bottom 8th: Jim Johnson comes in to pitch to Laird and strikes out. Then Robertson comes in, gets Victorino to ground out and Gillies to pop up. The Royals are 3 outs from a 3-2 lead in the series. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 3

Top 9th: Mathieson comes in to pitch and he wastes very little time. Richardson, Schaplowsky, and Gonzalez all go down on 8 pitches. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Bottom 9th: Joakim Soria comes in to close it out, but those hopes are dashed quickly when Costra leads off the inning with a solo HR. Now the Royals are just hoping Soria can get them to extra innings. He does as Brown, Utley, and Lis go down rather harmlessly. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Top 10th: After 2 quick outs, the Royals get 2 baserunners. Bonilla comes up with a chance to put the Royals ahead, but he grounds out to 1st. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Bottom 10th: In a similar situation, the Phillies get 2 baserunners with 2 outs. They also fail to bring them in when Gillies pops up to end the inning. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Top 11th: Thatcher now in to pitch. The Royals do not threaten this inning as Fiorentino, Richardson, and Schaplowsky go down in order. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Bottom 11th: Dave Davidson comes in for Soria. Castro draws a walk and moves to 2nd on Brown's single. Utley flies out. Then Lis hits a potential walk off single, but yet again the Phillies do not send the runner. How many times has that happened in this series? Castro actually has really good speed. Either way, The Royals breathe a sigh of relief, and Davison gets Rollins and Kotchman out with the bases loaded. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Top 12th: Butler singles, but that's all Kansas City can do in the 12th inning as Thatcher gets out of the inning only having to throw 9 pitches. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Bottom 12th: Ruiz opens with a walk. The Phillies do not pinch hit for Thatcher and instead ask him to sac bunt, which goes horribly wrong when Ruiz is cut down at 2nd. Davidson gets Gillies and Thatcher to ground out to send the game to the 13th. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Top 13th: Ziegler comes in to pitch, making the Thatcher sac bunt an even more curious decision. Bonilla singles with 1 out. Pinch hitter AJ Pierzynski flies out, but Richardson follows up with a walk to put 2 runners on. Schaplowsky gets two a full count, but strikes out swinging. Kansas City 4, Philadelphia 4

Bottom 13th: Brett Myers comes in to pitch the 13th. Brown hits a line drive up the middle, but stops at 1st. Myers gets Utley to strike out looking. However, on the very next pitch Erik Lis slams a 2 run walk off HR over the center field wall. The Phillies take a 3-2 lead in the series. Philadelphia 6, Kansas City 4


That was certainly a devastating loss for the Royals. Greinke was dominating until it all fell apart in one inning. Even then, they had a 9th inning lead for the 4th time in the series, but are now only 2-2 in such situations. Now they have to win two consecutive games without their star ace on the mound.

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="17" class="date">Tuesday, October 30th, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">10</td> <td class="ktm">11</td> <td class="ktm">12</td> <td class="ktm">13</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">4</td><td class="kmm">13</td><td class="kmr">1</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Philadelphia Phillies</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">3</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">2</td> <td class="kbm">6</td><td class="kbm">10</td><td class="kbr">0</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
</td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.354</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.366</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">12</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.328</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.220</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, 1B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.316</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.298</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.263</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-T. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PR</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-L. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B, 3B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.291</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.268</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> e-J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> f-A. Pierzynski (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">51</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">13</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">22</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - B. Butler pinch hit for E. Hosmer in the 8th
b - J. Bianchi pinch hit for Z. Greinke in the 8th
c - T. Smith pinch ran for A. Gordon in the 10th
d - L. Gonzalez substituted for T. Smith in the 10th
e - J. Fiorentino pinch hit for J. Soria in the 11th
f - A. Pierzynski pinch hit for D. Davidson in the 13th

BATTING
Doubles: H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6, 6th Inning off B. Webb, 0 on, 0 outs) S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 1st Inning off B. Webb, 2 on, 2 outs) D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6, 6th Inning off B. Webb, 1 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
2-out RBI: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 13

FIELDING
Errors: M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
PB: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.383</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.289</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.278</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.458</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">17</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.161</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.304</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.313</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.260</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.500</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> e-C. Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.100</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-S. Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.143</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-F. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.600</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">47</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">14</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - C. Kotchman pinch hit for N. Punto in the 7th
b - S. Victorino pinch hit for J. Lannan in the 8th
c - B. Brentz pinch hit for G. Laird in the 10th
d - F. Sanchez pinch hit for S. Mathieson in the 10th
e - C. Ruiz substituted for B. Brentz in the 11th

BATTING
Home Runs: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 9th Inning off J. Soria, 0 on, 0 outs) E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6, 13th Inning off B. Myers, 1 on, 1 out) C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4, 7th Inning off Z. Greinke, 0 on, 0 outs) D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4, 7th Inning off Z. Greinke, 1 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6 , B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , F. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 7

BASERUNNING
CS: N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1)
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<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">7.0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">94</td><td class="lc">60</td><td class="lc">3.13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (2)</td><td class="lc">0.1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (2)</td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2.84</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) BS (2)</td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">44</td><td class="lc">28</td><td class="lc">6.35</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">39</td><td class="lc">23</td><td class="lc">8.44</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (0-1)</td><td class="lc">0.1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">7.71</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 64
Batters Faced: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 25, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-6, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-3, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-2, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0
Pitches - Strikes: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 94-60, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6-3, N. Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-3, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 44-28, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 39-23, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9-7

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">6.2</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">105</td><td class="lc">70</td><td class="lc">4.01</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">29</td><td class="lc">18</td><td class="lc">8.31</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">27</td><td class="lc">18</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">22</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">2.08</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (2-1)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">22</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">13.50</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 53
Batters Faced: B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 27, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-2, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-0, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-2, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-2, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1
Pitches - Strikes: B. Webb (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 105-70, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 29-18, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 27-18, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 22-15, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 22-13
Inherited Runners - Scored: J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Cloudy (43 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 9 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 4:13
Attendance: 40068 </td></tr></tbody></table>

This is what it comes down to. If the Royals are going to win the World Series, they will be relying on two FOFC pitchers to do it. Ginsberg is scheduled to pitch game 6 and if there is a game 7, it will be the much-maligned Dave Corson.

Brutal losses for Kansas City so far in the series

SI

World Series Game Six - Philadelphia at Kansas City

(David Ginsberg vs. Wandy Rodriguez)

Top 1st: Ginsberg gets into early trouble as Gillies opens with a single, and then with 1 out Castro hits another one. With 2 men on an 1 out, he gets Utley to strike out and Brentz to ground out to get out of the jam.

Bottom 1st: Gonzalez opens with a hard hit single into left field. Callaspo flies out deep to center and Gonzalez manages to tag up and make it to 2nd. You don't see that every day. Butler follows with a double that scores Gonzalez and now the Royals have scored the first run in 5 out of 6 series games. Butler follows up with another double to make it 2-0. Schaplowsky hits a single into left and Bonilla scores standing up. Rodriguez finally gets the 2nd out by getting Richardson to pop up. With a runner still on, Hosmer hits a home run that barely clears the right field wall. Rodriguez's misery is finally over when he strikes out Smith. Kansas City 5, Philadelphia 0.

Top 2nd: The Phillies get one back quickly as Kotchman takes the 1-1 pitch over the center field wall (418 ft.) for a solo HR. Ginsberg goes through alot of pitches in this inning, but he does get Laird and Punto to strike out, and the inning ends on a Rollins grounder. Kansas City 5, Philadelphia 1.

Bottom 2nd: The Phillies bring in Chad Durbin to pitch, so Rodriguez day is done after only 1 inning and 5 ER. Durbin strikes out Gordon, then gets groundouts from Gonzalez and Callaspo. Kansas City 5, Philadelphia 1.

Top 3rd: Ginsberg puts a 2-2 fastball right past Gillies for a strikeout. He gets an 0-2 count on Brown, who foils off several pitches before hitting one that clears the left field wall. Ginsberg starts to struggle a bit. He throws 3 straight balls to Castro for a 3-0 count. However, he manages to fight back and get Castro swinging on a 3-2 pitch. Utley flies out to end the inning. Kansas City 5, Philadelphia 2.

Bottom 3rd: With 1 out, Bonilla walks. A Schaplowsky single puts runners at the corners. However, Durbin is able to retire Richardson and Hosmer on fly balls to end the threat. Kansas City 5, Philadelphia 2.

Top 4th: Brentz grounds out and Kotchman pops up and it only takes 3 Ginsberg pitches to get the first 2 outs. Laird battles an 0-2 count with a couple foul balls, but eventually strikes out. Kansas City 5, Philadelphia 2.

Bottom 4th: Smith and Gordon open with singles and Durbin's day is over. Mathieson comes in to pitch and walks Gonzalez on 4 straight pitches. Then a passed ball scores Smith. Callaspo follows hitting one over the right field fence for a 3 run HR. Mathieson finally gets a couple outs by inducing grounders from Butler and Bonilla. Schaplowsky singles and then Richardson belts the 3-2 pitch that hits the right field wall and scores Shaplowsky. Durbin's day is done. Ziegler comes in to pitch and gets Hosmer out on a fly ball. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 2.

Top 5th: Ginsberg looking really good now, mowing down the Phillies in order, including a strikeout of Gillies. I would say the lead is insurmountable, but we've seen the Royals blow leads in this series before. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 2.

Bottom 5th: Smith and Gordon are issued back to back walks, but a Gonzalez grounder is turned into a double play. With a runner on 3rd, Callaspo grounds out. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 2.

Top 6th: Brown leads off with a double, but that's the only thing the Phillies can get going against Ginsberg in this inning as he gets Castro, Utley, and Brentz in order. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 2.

Bottom 6th: The Phillies manage to get through an inning without any threats after a strikeout of Butler, and groundouts from Bonilla and Schaplowsky. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 2.

Top 7th: With 2 outs, Punto draws a walk. Rollins hits a grounder right to Schaplowsky, but he bobbles it and now 2 runners are on. Gillies hits a grounder to Callaspo, who makes the play for the final out. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 2.

Bottom 7th: Ryan Madson comes in to pitch. He gets both Richardson and Hosmer on strikeouts, then gets Smith to pop up. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 2.

Top 8th: Brown opens the inning by taking a 1-2 pitch 411 ft for a solo HR. Castro follows with a single, then scores when a grounder gets past Schaplowsky for his 2nd error of the game. Ginsberg's day is done. He pitched very well until the 8th. Johnson comes in and gets Kotchman and Laird on groundouts. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 4.

Bottom 8th: Lanaan comes in to pitch and after a couple battles, he gets Gordon and Gonzalez to strikeout. Callaspo hits a promising fly ball into deep center, but it's caught for the 3rd out. Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 4.

Top 9th: The Royals have a 9th inning lead for the 5th time in 6 games. Even 6 runs doesn't feel comfortable after past failures. Johnson gets Punto and Rollins on back to back pitches and just like that, the Royals are 1 out away from forcing game 7. Gillies keeps the Phillies alive with a single. Brown follows up with a double that scores Gillies. Castro then hits a deep fly ball that looks problematic, but Gonzalez puts it away for the final out and we are going to game 7! Kansas City 10, Philadelphia 5.


The Royals got sloppy in the field, but thankfully not until after they had already built a huge lead. Ginsberg had great run support and pitched well enough to hold on to the massive lead. He's had a pretty solid postseason (2-1, 3.82 ERA) and should become an ace starter in the next couple years.

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Thursday, November 1st, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Philadelphia Phillies</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">5</td><td class="kmm">9</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">5</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">5</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">10</td><td class="kbm">11</td><td class="kbr">2</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
</td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.385</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.322</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.302</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.233</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.400</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.300</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.241</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.286</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.150</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">38</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">15</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (6, 6th Inning off D. Ginsberg, 0 on, 0 outs; 9th Inning off J. Johnson, 1 on, 2 outs)
Home Runs: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (6, 3rd Inning off D. Ginsberg, 0 on, 1 out; 8th Inning off D. Ginsberg, 0 on, 0 outs) C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1, 2nd Inning off D. Ginsberg, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 12 , C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
2-out RBI: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 7

FIELDING
Double Plays: 1 (Utley-Kotchman)
PB: G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.324</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.283</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.311</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.271</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.387</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.348</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.222</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.300</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.267</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">34</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 1st Inning off W. Rodriguez, 1 on, 1 out) B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4, 1st Inning off W. Rodriguez, 1 on, 1 out) H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7, 4th Inning off S. Mathieson, 1 on, 2 outs)
Home Runs: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 4th Inning off S. Mathieson, 2 on, 0 outs) E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 1st Inning off W. Rodriguez, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
2-out RBI: E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
GIDP: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 4

FIELDING
Errors: A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (2-2)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">30</td><td class="lc">17</td><td class="lc">4.50</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Durbin (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">44</td><td class="lc">24</td><td class="lc">4.15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">7.36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">26</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">9.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Madson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">6.75</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 18
Batters Faced: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8, C. Durbin (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8, R. Madson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, C. Durbin (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-4, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4-1, R. Madson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1
Pitches - Strikes: W. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 30-17, C. Durbin (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 44-24, S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 21-9, B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 26-14, R. Madson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 13-9, J. Lannan (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-7
Inherited Runners - Scored: S. Mathieson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-2 , B. Ziegler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (2-1)</td><td class="lc">7.1</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">121</td><td class="lc">76</td><td class="lc">3.82</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">18</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">1.50</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 57
Batters Faced: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 32, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9-5, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-2
Pitches - Strikes: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 121-76, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 18-13
Inherited Runners - Scored: J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Clear skies (49 degrees), wind blowing out to center at 10 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 3:05
Attendance: 34891 </td></tr></tbody></table>

So we will have a game 7, but the chances for the Royals do not look good. They will be sending Dave Corson (0-2, 9.19 ERA) against Phillies ace and probably Cy Young winner Roy Halladay (3-2, 2.87 ERA). However, it's not impossible as the Royals have beaten Halladay twice in this series already.

Go me. ;)

For this game 7 I'm going to post the game log, inning by inning.

World Series Game 7 - Philadelphia vs. Kansas City

(Dave Corson vs. Roy Halladay)

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 1st - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Pitching: RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">
</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Tyson Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Called Strike
0-2: Ball
1-2: Strikes out looking</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Shane Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-1: Ball
1-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Domonic Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ground out 3-1 (Groundball, 34S)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 1st over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 1st - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Pitching: RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">
</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Hilton Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 5F
0-2: Foul Ball, location: 7LSF
0-2: Ball
1-2: Ground out 4-3 (Groundball, 4M)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Mike Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: SINGLE (Line Drive, 6)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB David Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Called Strike
Mike Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) steals 2nd base
1-1: Ball
2-1: Swinging Strike
2-2: Ground out 4-3 (Groundball, 4)
Mike Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) to third</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Billy Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Foul Ball, location: 7LDF
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 1st over - 0 run(s), 1 hit(s), 0 error(s), 1 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 0</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 2nd - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Chase Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-1: Ball
2-1: Ground out 3-1 (Groundball, 34S)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Erik Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-1: Ball
1-1: Swinging Strike
1-2: Ball
2-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
2-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Leandro Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Ball
3-0: Called Strike
3-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
3-2: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6MS)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 2nd over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 2nd - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Eric Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Ground out 3-1 (Groundball, 3L)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Seth Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Swinging Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Ball
2-1: SINGLE (Flyball, 89S)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Alex Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Swinging Strike
0-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Alberto Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Fielders Choice at 2nd, U6 (Groundball, 6M)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 2nd over - 0 run(s), 1 hit(s), 0 error(s), 1 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 0</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 3rd - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Jimmy Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Strikes out looking</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Nick Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Gerald Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Swinging Strike
2-1: Swinging Strike
2-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 3rd over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 3rd - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Jose Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Foul Ball, location: 7LSF
0-2: Ball
1-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Hilton Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-1: Ball
1-1: Swinging Strike
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Ball
2-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Mike Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 3rd over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr></tbody></table>

That's 4 strikeouts and 0 hits through 3 innings for Corson. Fantastic start.

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 4th - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Tyson Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Called Strike
0-2: Ball
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 5SF
1-2: Ball
2-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
2-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Shane Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Called Strike
1-1: Called Strike
1-2: Ground out 1-3 (Groundball, 13)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Domonic Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Called Strike
1-1: Ground out 3-1 (Groundball, 34)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 4th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 4th - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB David Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: SINGLE (Groundball, 4MD) (infield hit)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Billy Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
David Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) steals 2nd base
2-0: SINGLE (Line Drive, 9LS)
David Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) to third
Runner from 3rd tries for Home, SAFE, no throw or cutoff</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Eric Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Swinging Strike
0-1: Swinging Strike
0-2: Ball
1-2: Ball
2-2: Grounds into double play, U4-3 (Groundball, 4)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Seth Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Called Strike
1-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Ball
2-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
2-2: SINGLE (Groundball, 34D)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Alex Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Ball
1-2: Ball
2-2: Ground out 4-3 (Groundball, 34)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 4th over - 1 run(s), 3 hit(s), 0 error(s), 1 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 1</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 5th - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Chase Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6M)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Erik Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Called Strike
1-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Ball
2-2: Strikes out looking</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Leandro Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-1: Ball
2-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
2-2: Strikes out looking</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 5th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 1</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 5th - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Alberto Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Called Strike
1-1: Ball
2-1: Called Strike
2-2: Ball
3-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
3-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
3-2: Base on Balls</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Jose Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Bunted foul
0-1: Bunt missed!
0-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Hilton Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Fielders Choice at 2nd, 3-6 (Groundball, 34)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Mike Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ground out 2-3 (Groundball, 23)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 5th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 1 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 1</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 6th - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Jimmy Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Called Strike
2-1: Ground out 4-3 (Groundball, 4)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Nick Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Fly out, F3 (Popup, 3)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Gerald Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Swinging Strike
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6M)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 6th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 1</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 6th - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB David Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Called Strike
2-1: Ball
3-1: Fly out, F8 (Flyball, 89M)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Billy Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-1: Ball
2-1: Swinging Strike
2-2: Strikes out looking</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Eric Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Swinging Strike
2-1: Called Strike
2-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 6th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 1</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 7th - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Tyson Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ground out 4-3 (Groundball, 4)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Shane Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Swinging Strike
0-1: Fly out, F9 (Flyball, 9M)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Domonic Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Ball
3-0: Called Strike
3-1: Ground out 4-3 (Groundball, 34)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 7th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 1</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 7th - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Seth Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Ball
2-1: Swinging Strike
2-2: Ball
3-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Alex Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Swinging Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Swinging Strike
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Strikes out looking</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Alberto Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Fly out, F9 (Flyball, 8RXD)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 7th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 0 - Kansas City 1</td></tr></tbody></table>

Corson's no hitter still alive through 7!

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 8th - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Chase Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Swinging Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Erik Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Swinging Strike
1-2: Ball
2-2: Ball
3-2: Foul Ball, location: 9LMF
3-2: SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 395 ft</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Leandro Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Called Strike
2-1: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6M)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Jimmy Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Bunt for hit - play at first, batter OUT! 2-4</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 8th over - 1 run(s), 1 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 1 - Kansas City 1</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 8th - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Jose Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Ball
2-1: Ball
3-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
3-2: Strikes out looking</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Hilton Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
2-0: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Mike Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Ground out 5-3 (Groundball, 56)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 8th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 1 - Kansas City 1</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Top of the 9th - Philadelphia Phillies batting - Pitching for Kansas City Royals : RHP Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Pinch Hitting: LHB Casey Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: SINGLE (Line Drive, 56)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Pinch Runner at 1stCarlos Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/): </td><td class="sl">
</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Pinch Hitting: RHB Bryce Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: SINGLE (Groundball, 6MD)
Carlos Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) to second</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Tyson Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Ball
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: SINGLE (Line Drive, 4M)
Carlos Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) to third
Bryce Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) to second</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: SHB Shane Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 7LDF
0-2: Ball
1-2: DOUBLE (Line Drive, 3D)
Carlos Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) scores
Bryce Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) scores
Tyson Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) to third
Runner from 3rd tries for Home, SAFE, no throw or cutoff</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Domonic Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2RF
0-2: Foul Ball, location: 9LDF
0-2: Ball
1-2: Strikes out swinging</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Chase Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Intentional Walk</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Erik Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ball
1-0: Fly out, F8 (Flyball, 8RXD)
Runner from 2nd tags up, SAFE at 3rd, no throw</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Pitching: RHP Brett Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">
</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Leandro Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Fly out, F9 (Flyball, 9D)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Top of the 9th over - 3 run(s), 4 hit(s), 0 error(s), 2 left on base; Philadelphia 4 - Kansas City 1</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h4" style="text-align:left;padding-top:4px;padding-bottom:4px;">Bottom of the 9th - Kansas City Royals batting - Pitching for Philadelphia Phillies : RHP Roy Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Pitching: LHP Joe Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">
</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Now at C: Carlos Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">
</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Now at 3B: Bryce Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">
</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB David Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Ground out 6-3 (Groundball, 6)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slgb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: RHB Billy Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="slg">0-0: Ball
1-0: Fly out, F3 (Popup, 3L)</td></tr> <tr><td class="slb" valign="top" width="240">Batting: LHB Eric Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sl">0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Ball
1-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-2: Ball
2-2: Ground out 3-1 (Groundball, 34)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="h2l">Bottom of the 9th over - 0 run(s), 0 hit(s), 0 error(s), 0 left on base; Philadelphia 4 - Kansas City 1</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Friday, November 2nd, 2012</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Philadelphia Phillies</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">3</td> <td class="kmm">4</td><td class="kmm">5</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td><td class="kbm">5</td><td class="kbr">0</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
</td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.377</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.167</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Brown (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.302</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.222</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">15</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.442</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">18</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.277</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Rollins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.143</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Punto (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.275</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.333</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-C. Ruiz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PR, C</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Laird (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.232</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, 3B</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.429</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">32</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - C. Kotchman pinch hit for N. Punto in the 9th
b - B. Brentz pinch hit for G. Laird in the 9th
c - C. Ruiz pinch ran for C. Kotchman in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: S. Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1, 9th Inning off D. Corson, 3 on, 0 outs)
Home Runs: E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7, 8th Inning off D. Corson, 0 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: E. Lis (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , T. Gillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Victorino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , C. Kotchman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Brentz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: L. Castro (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 2

FIELDING
Double Plays: 1 (Utley-Lis)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left">
<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.329</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.380</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.319</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.308</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.207</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.317</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.254</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">10</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.274</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.258</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">31</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">1</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Total Bases: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 4

BASERUNNING
SB: M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (5) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Philadelphia</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (4-2)</td><td class="lc">8.0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">114</td><td class="lc">73</td><td class="lc">2.56</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SV (3)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1.86</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 77
Batters Faced: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 29, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-2, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1
Pitches - Strikes: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 114-73, J. Thatcher (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-5

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (0-3)</td><td class="lc">8.2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">123</td><td class="lc">82</td><td class="lc">7.40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">7.36</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 68
Batters Faced: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 32, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 12-3, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1
Pitches - Strikes: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 123-82, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1
Inherited Runners - Scored: B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Partly Cloudy (44 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 11 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 2:28
Attendance: 34896
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It was a great season for the Royals, but what a depressing way for it to end. Corson pitched his heart out and was 5 outs away from a historic win only for it to fall apart in miserable fashion. It'll be a long offseason in Kansas City, but they have the talent (especially with the 4 youngsters coming back and Greinke locked up for a few years) to get back here.

American League Standings <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Eastern Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Tampa Bay Rays (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">103</td><td class="s1">59</td><td class="s1">.636</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">95-67</td><td class="s1">8</td><td class="s1">56-25</td><td class="s1">47-34</td><td class="s1">13-6</td><td class="s1">28-17</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W4</td><td class="s1">8-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Baltimore Orioles (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">94</td><td class="s2">68</td><td class="s2">.580</td><td class="s2">9</td><td class="s2">84-78</td><td class="s2">10</td><td class="s2">50-31</td><td class="s2">44-37</td><td class="s2">7-5</td><td class="s2">23-18</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Boston Red Sox (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">81</td><td class="s1">81</td><td class="s1">.500</td><td class="s1">22</td><td class="s1">79-83</td><td class="s1">2</td><td class="s1">43-38</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">8-7</td><td class="s1">30-22</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Toronto Blue Jays (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">79</td><td class="s2">83</td><td class="s2">.488</td><td class="s2">24</td><td class="s2">75-87</td><td class="s2">4</td><td class="s2">40-41</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">9-7</td><td class="s2">28-23</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L7</td><td class="s2">1-9</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">New York Yankees (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">62</td><td class="s1">100</td><td class="s1">.383</td><td class="s1">41</td><td class="s1">71-91</td><td class="s1">-9</td><td class="s1">31-50</td><td class="s1">31-50</td><td class="s1">2-9</td><td class="s1">22-29</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W2</td><td class="s1">8-2</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Central Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Kansas City Royals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">102</td><td class="s1">60</td><td class="s1">.630</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">99-63</td><td class="s1">3</td><td class="s1">52-29</td><td class="s1">50-31</td><td class="s1">14-8</td><td class="s1">25-20</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">L2</td><td class="s1">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Minnesota Twins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">82</td><td class="s2">80</td><td class="s2">.506</td><td class="s2">20</td><td class="s2">84-78</td><td class="s2">-2</td><td class="s2">38-43</td><td class="s2">44-37</td><td class="s2">11-9</td><td class="s2">20-23</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">7-3</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Cleveland Indians (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">69</td><td class="s1">93</td><td class="s1">.426</td><td class="s1">33</td><td class="s1">74-88</td><td class="s1">-5</td><td class="s1">37-44</td><td class="s1">32-49</td><td class="s1">7-8</td><td class="s1">17-26</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W2</td><td class="s1">2-8</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Chicago White Sox (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">69</td><td class="s2">93</td><td class="s2">.426</td><td class="s2">33</td><td class="s2">73-89</td><td class="s2">-4</td><td class="s2">37-44</td><td class="s2">32-49</td><td class="s2">7-8</td><td class="s2">21-24</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L2</td><td class="s2">2-8</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Detroit Tigers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">61</td><td class="s1">101</td><td class="s1">.377</td><td class="s1">41</td><td class="s1">67-95</td><td class="s1">-6</td><td class="s1">31-50</td><td class="s1">30-51</td><td class="s1">6-9</td><td class="s1">17-28</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Western Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Texas Rangers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">87</td><td class="s1">75</td><td class="s1">.537</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">88-74</td><td class="s1">-1</td><td class="s1">44-37</td><td class="s1">43-38</td><td class="s1">8-13</td><td class="s1">25-20</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">L2</td><td class="s1">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Seattle Mariners (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">.519</td><td class="s2">3</td><td class="s2">87-75</td><td class="s2">-3</td><td class="s2">43-38</td><td class="s2">41-40</td><td class="s2">10-13</td><td class="s2">25-27</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W2</td><td class="s2">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Oakland Athletics (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">83</td><td class="s1">79</td><td class="s1">.512</td><td class="s1">4</td><td class="s1">84-78</td><td class="s1">-1</td><td class="s1">40-41</td><td class="s1">43-38</td><td class="s1">9-8</td><td class="s1">27-19</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W6</td><td class="s1">9-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Los Angeles Angels (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">76</td><td class="s2">86</td><td class="s2">.469</td><td class="s2">11</td><td class="s2">70-92</td><td class="s2">6</td><td class="s2">39-42</td><td class="s2">37-44</td><td class="s2">9-6</td><td class="s2">25-25</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L4</td><td class="s2">2-8</td></tr></tbody></table>

National League Standings <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Eastern Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Philadelphia Phillies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">93</td><td class="s1">69</td><td class="s1">.574</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">91-71</td><td class="s1">2</td><td class="s1">53-28</td><td class="s1">40-41</td><td class="s1">9-11</td><td class="s1">27-20</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">W3</td><td class="s1">7-3</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Atlanta Braves (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">84</td><td class="s2">78</td><td class="s2">.519</td><td class="s2">9</td><td class="s2">84-78</td><td class="s2">0</td><td class="s2">43-38</td><td class="s2">41-40</td><td class="s2">8-5</td><td class="s2">21-24</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">8-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Florida Marlins (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">83</td><td class="s1">79</td><td class="s1">.512</td><td class="s1">10</td><td class="s1">86-76</td><td class="s1">-3</td><td class="s1">46-35</td><td class="s1">37-44</td><td class="s1">9-12</td><td class="s1">25-24</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L2</td><td class="s1">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Washington Nationals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">77</td><td class="s2">85</td><td class="s2">.475</td><td class="s2">16</td><td class="s2">74-88</td><td class="s2">3</td><td class="s2">46-35</td><td class="s2">31-50</td><td class="s2">11-2</td><td class="s2">30-25</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L5</td><td class="s2">3-7</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">New York Mets (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">72</td><td class="s1">90</td><td class="s1">.444</td><td class="s1">21</td><td class="s1">73-89</td><td class="s1">-1</td><td class="s1">35-46</td><td class="s1">37-44</td><td class="s1">4-7</td><td class="s1">16-22</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W2</td><td class="s1">4-6</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Central Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Cincinnati Reds (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">88</td><td class="s1">74</td><td class="s1">.543</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">85-77</td><td class="s1">3</td><td class="s1">40-41</td><td class="s1">48-33</td><td class="s1">8-12</td><td class="s1">31-27</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Houston Astros (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">86</td><td class="s2">77</td><td class="s2">.528</td><td class="s2">2½</td><td class="s2">89-74</td><td class="s2">-3</td><td class="s2">44-38</td><td class="s2">42-39</td><td class="s2">11-7</td><td class="s2">24-19</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W3</td><td class="s2">7-3</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">St. Louis Cardinals (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">85</td><td class="s1">78</td><td class="s1">.521</td><td class="s1">3½</td><td class="s1">80-83</td><td class="s1">5</td><td class="s1">48-33</td><td class="s1">37-45</td><td class="s1">8-9</td><td class="s1">27-24</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">2-8</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Pittsburgh Pirates (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">81</td><td class="s2">81</td><td class="s2">.500</td><td class="s2">7</td><td class="s2">85-77</td><td class="s2">-4</td><td class="s2">46-35</td><td class="s2">35-46</td><td class="s2">9-8</td><td class="s2">23-30</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">L1</td><td class="s2">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Chicago Cubs (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">75</td><td class="s1">87</td><td class="s1">.463</td><td class="s1">13</td><td class="s1">67-95</td><td class="s1">8</td><td class="s1">41-40</td><td class="s1">34-47</td><td class="s1">6-9</td><td class="s1">28-20</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">W1</td><td class="s1">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Milwaukee Brewers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">67</td><td class="s2">95</td><td class="s2">.414</td><td class="s2">21</td><td class="s2">69-93</td><td class="s2">-2</td><td class="s2">32-49</td><td class="s2">35-46</td><td class="s2">5-11</td><td class="s2">18-27</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">3-7</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table class="lposhadow" style="margin-bottom:12px;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="14"> Western Division </td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hsc2_l" style="width:180px;">Team</td><td class="hsn2">W</td><td class="hsn2">L</td><td class="hsn2">PCT</td><td class="hsn2">GB</td><td class="hsn2">Pyt.Rec</td><td class="hsn2">Diff</td><td class="hsn2">Home</td><td class="hsn2">Away</td><td class="hsn2">XInn</td><td class="hsn2">1Run</td><td class="hsn2">M#</td><td class="hsn2">Streak</td><td class="hsn2">Last10</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">Arizona Diamondbacks (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">86</td><td class="s1">76</td><td class="s1">.531</td><td class="s1">-</td><td class="s1">88-74</td><td class="s1">-2</td><td class="s1">48-33</td><td class="s1">38-43</td><td class="s1">10-11</td><td class="s1">21-26</td><td class="s1">Clinched</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">5-5</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Colorado Rockies (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">85</td><td class="s2">77</td><td class="s2">.525</td><td class="s2">1</td><td class="s2">89-73</td><td class="s2">-4</td><td class="s2">47-34</td><td class="s2">38-43</td><td class="s2">4-10</td><td class="s2">21-18</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">San Francisco Giants (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">84</td><td class="s1">78</td><td class="s1">.519</td><td class="s1">2</td><td class="s1">85-77</td><td class="s1">-1</td><td class="s1">45-36</td><td class="s1">39-42</td><td class="s1">13-7</td><td class="s1">21-24</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L2</td><td class="s1">6-4</td></tr> <tr><td class="s2_l">Los Angeles Dodgers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s2">77</td><td class="s2">85</td><td class="s2">.475</td><td class="s2">9</td><td class="s2">79-83</td><td class="s2">-2</td><td class="s2">42-39</td><td class="s2">35-46</td><td class="s2">8-5</td><td class="s2">20-29</td><td class="s2">
</td><td class="s2">W1</td><td class="s2">4-6</td></tr> <tr><td class="s1_l">San Diego Padres (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="s1">76</td><td class="s1">86</td><td class="s1">.469</td><td class="s1">10</td><td class="s1">78-84</td><td class="s1">-2</td><td class="s1">46-35</td><td class="s1">30-51</td><td class="s1">9-10</td><td class="s1">23-29</td><td class="s1">
</td><td class="s1">L1</td><td class="s1">8-2</td></tr></tbody></table>

NL MVP: Hanley Ramirez, Florida - .323, 35 HR, 103 RBI
AL MVP: Billy Butler, Kansas City - .310, 33 HR, 147 RBI
NL Cy Young: Tim Lincecum, San Francisco - 21-5, 2.28 ERA
AL Cy Young: Zack Greinke, Kansas City - 24-2, 2.49 ERA
NL Rookie of the Year: Bryce Harper, Washington - .290, 22 HR, 70 RBI
AL Rookie of the Year: Bradley Suttle, Seattle - .282, 36 HR, 126 RBI
Gold Glove in RF - David Gonzalez, Kansas City

<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="911"><tbody><tr class="title2"><td colspan="2">Post-Season Results</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Texas over Tampa Bay, 3-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Kansas City over Baltimore, 3-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Philadelphia over Houston, 3-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Divisional Series</td><td class="sl">Arizona over Cincinnati, 3-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">League Series</td><td class="slg">Kansas City over Texas, 4-2</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">League Series</td><td class="slg">Philadelphia over Arizona, 4-1</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Championship Series</td><td class="sl">Philadelphia over Kansas City, 4-3</td></tr></tbody></table>

2012 Kansas City Royals

<table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="658"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:12px 0px 0px 12px;"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="632"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="12">Pitching Staff</td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hscl" width="100">Role</td><td class="hscc" width="35">T</td><td class="hscl" width="110">Pitcher</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">G</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">GS</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">W</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">L</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">SV</td><td class="hsnr" width="46">ERA</td><td class="hsnr" width="46">WHIP</td><td class="hscl" style="padding-left:4;" width="120">Status</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Starter</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Zack Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">33</td><td class="srg">33</td><td class="srg">24</td><td class="srg">2</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">2.49</td><td class="srg">1.06</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Starter</td><td class="sc">L</td><td class="sl">David Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">30</td><td class="sr">30</td><td class="sr">13</td><td class="sr">11</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">4.08</td><td class="sr">1.39</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Starter</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Dave Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">32</td><td class="srg">32</td><td class="srg">12</td><td class="srg">11</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">4.72</td><td class="srg">1.64</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Starter</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Gil Meche (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">32</td><td class="sr">32</td><td class="sr">13</td><td class="sr">7</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">4.11</td><td class="sr">1.35</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Starter</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Brett Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">18</td><td class="srg">11</td><td class="srg">5</td><td class="srg">5</td><td class="srg">1</td><td class="srg">4.76</td><td class="srg">1.53</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Spot Starter</td><td class="sc">L</td><td class="sl">Nate Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">48</td><td class="sr">9</td><td class="sr">3</td><td class="sr">7</td><td class="sr">3</td><td class="sr">4.97</td><td class="sr">1.63</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Mopup</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Ross Ohlendorf (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">4</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">1.69</td><td class="srg">1.31</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Mopup</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Tim Melville (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0.00</td><td class="sr">0.00</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Middle Reliever</td><td class="scg">L</td><td class="slg">Dave Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">14</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">1</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0.89</td><td class="srg">0.98</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Middle Reliever</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Luke Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">20</td><td class="sr">7</td><td class="sr">5</td><td class="sr">4</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">5.03</td><td class="sr">1.60</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Middle Reliever</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Blake Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">4</td><td class="srg">2</td><td class="srg">1</td><td class="srg">1</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">5.06</td><td class="srg">1.75</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Middle Reliever</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Adam Russell (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">1</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0.00</td><td class="sr">0.00</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Setup Reliever</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Jim Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">62</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">4</td><td class="srg">3</td><td class="srg">5</td><td class="srg">3.54</td><td class="srg">1.41</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Setup Reliever</td><td class="sc">L</td><td class="sl">Nate Robertson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">48</td><td class="sr">9</td><td class="sr">3</td><td class="sr">7</td><td class="sr">3</td><td class="sr">4.97</td><td class="sr">1.63</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Closer</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Joakim Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">64</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">11</td><td class="srg">3</td><td class="srg">36</td><td class="srg">2.14</td><td class="srg">1.03</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:12px 0px 0px 12px;"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="632"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="15">Catchers</td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hscc" width="31">#</td><td class="hscc" width="31">B</td><td class="hscl" width="120">Player</td><td class="hscr" width="32">Pos</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">G</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">AB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">H</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">HR</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">RBI</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">R</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">BB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">K</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">.AVG</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">OBP</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">SLG</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">4</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Jose Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">C</td><td class="cr">136</td><td class="cr">519</td><td class="cr">144</td><td class="cr">17</td><td class="cr">75</td><td class="cr">61</td><td class="cr">32</td><td class="cr">108</td><td class="cr">.277</td><td class="cr">.325</td><td class="cr">.451</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">25</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">A.J. Pierzynski (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">C</td><td class="cr">31</td><td class="cr">97</td><td class="cr">33</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">14</td><td class="cr">16</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">16</td><td class="cr">.340</td><td class="cr">.387</td><td class="cr">.485</td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:12px 0px 0px 12px;"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="632"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="15">Infielders</td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hscc" width="31">#</td><td class="hscc" width="31">B</td><td class="hscl" width="120">Player</td><td class="hscr" width="32">Pos</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">G</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">AB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">H</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">HR</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">RBI</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">R</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">BB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">K</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">.AVG</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">OBP</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">SLG</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">16</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Billy Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">1B</td><td class="cr">162</td><td class="cr">632</td><td class="cr">196</td><td class="cr">33</td><td class="cr">147</td><td class="cr">115</td><td class="cr">94</td><td class="cr">98</td><td class="cr">.310</td><td class="cr">.395</td><td class="cr">.555</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">13</td><td class="cc">S</td><td class="cl">Alberto Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">2B</td><td class="cr">159</td><td class="cr">614</td><td class="cr">188</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">65</td><td class="cr">92</td><td class="cr">65</td><td class="cr">33</td><td class="cr">.306</td><td class="cr">.369</td><td class="cr">.409</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">5</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Alex Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">3B</td><td class="cr">116</td><td class="cr">385</td><td class="cr">82</td><td class="cr">13</td><td class="cr">64</td><td class="cr">47</td><td class="cr">52</td><td class="cr">109</td><td class="cr">.213</td><td class="cr">.304</td><td class="cr">.390</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">98</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Mike Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">SS</td><td class="cr">157</td><td class="cr">675</td><td class="cr">222</td><td class="cr">11</td><td class="cr">105</td><td class="cr">101</td><td class="cr">42</td><td class="cr">72</td><td class="cr">.329</td><td class="cr">.370</td><td class="cr">.481</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">30</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Eric Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">1B</td><td class="cr">69</td><td class="cr">236</td><td class="cr">67</td><td class="cr">9</td><td class="cr">28</td><td class="cr">40</td><td class="cr">37</td><td class="cr">62</td><td class="cr">.284</td><td class="cr">.393</td><td class="cr">.449</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">11</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Jeff Bianchi (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">2B</td><td class="cr">84</td><td class="cr">184</td><td class="cr">48</td><td class="cr">4</td><td class="cr">28</td><td class="cr">26</td><td class="cr">13</td><td class="cr">39</td><td class="cr">.261</td><td class="cr">.307</td><td class="cr">.413</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">54</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Luis A. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">2B</td><td class="cr">31</td><td class="cr">53</td><td class="cr">17</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">7</td><td class="cr">8</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">.321</td><td class="cr">.327</td><td class="cr">.547</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">10</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Tommy Giles (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">1B</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">15</td><td class="cc">S</td><td class="cl">Fernando Garcia (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">2B</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">14</td><td class="cc">S</td><td class="cl">Irving Falu (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">SS</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">47</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Mario Martinez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">3B</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">9</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Adrian Martinez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">2B</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:12px 0px 0px 12px;"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="632"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="15">Outfielders</td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hscc" width="31">#</td><td class="hscc" width="31">B</td><td class="hscl" width="120">Player</td><td class="hscr" width="32">Pos</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">G</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">AB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">H</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">HR</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">RBI</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">R</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">BB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">K</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">.AVG</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">OBP</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">SLG</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">28</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Carlos Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">CF</td><td class="cr">108</td><td class="cr">434</td><td class="cr">112</td><td class="cr">12</td><td class="cr">44</td><td class="cr">76</td><td class="cr">35</td><td class="cr">97</td><td class="cr">.258</td><td class="cr">.319</td><td class="cr">.422</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">7</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Seth Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">LF</td><td class="cr">125</td><td class="cr">452</td><td class="cr">115</td><td class="cr">19</td><td class="cr">75</td><td class="cr">67</td><td class="cr">62</td><td class="cr">92</td><td class="cr">.254</td><td class="cr">.345</td><td class="cr">.454</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">45</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">David Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">RF</td><td class="cr">157</td><td class="cr">668</td><td class="cr">246</td><td class="cr">6</td><td class="cr">98</td><td class="cr">129</td><td class="cr">57</td><td class="cr">21</td><td class="cr">.368</td><td class="cr">.418</td><td class="cr">.499</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">46</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Jeff Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">RF</td><td class="cr">90</td><td class="cr">285</td><td class="cr">80</td><td class="cr">9</td><td class="cr">41</td><td class="cr">44</td><td class="cr">31</td><td class="cr">63</td><td class="cr">.281</td><td class="cr">.347</td><td class="cr">.449</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">20</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Hilton Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">CF</td><td class="cr">61</td><td class="cr">259</td><td class="cr">61</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">28</td><td class="cr">43</td><td class="cr">26</td><td class="cr">61</td><td class="cr">.236</td><td class="cr">.306</td><td class="cr">.375</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">12</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Tim Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">LF</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">1.000</td><td class="cr">1.000</td><td class="cr">1.000</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">6</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Jordan Parraz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">RF</td><td class="cr">4</td><td class="cr">16</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">3</td><td class="cr">.125</td><td class="cr">.125</td><td class="cr">.125</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">78</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Jose Duarte (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">CF</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">75</td><td class="cc">S</td><td class="cl">Derrick Robinson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">CF</td><td class="cr">9</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.400</td><td class="cr">.500</td><td class="cr">.400</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

2012 Pittsburgh Pirates

<table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="658"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:12px 0px 0px 12px;"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="632"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="12">Pitching Staff</td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hscl" width="100">Role</td><td class="hscc" width="35">T</td><td class="hscl" width="110">Pitcher</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">G</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">GS</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">W</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">L</td><td class="hsnr" width="35">SV</td><td class="hsnr" width="46">ERA</td><td class="hsnr" width="46">WHIP</td><td class="hscl" style="padding-left:4;" width="120">Status</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Starter</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Jordan Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">33</td><td class="srg">33</td><td class="srg">11</td><td class="srg">11</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">4.46</td><td class="srg">1.34</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Starter</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Rich Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">23</td><td class="sr">23</td><td class="sr">6</td><td class="sr">11</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">4.64</td><td class="sr">1.49</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Starter</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Chien-Ming Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">33</td><td class="srg">33</td><td class="srg">12</td><td class="srg">9</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">5.02</td><td class="srg">1.57</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Starter</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Hayden Penn (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">31</td><td class="sr">31</td><td class="sr">12</td><td class="sr">10</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">4.94</td><td class="sr">1.44</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Starter</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Tim Alderson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0.00</td><td class="srg">0.00</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Spot Starter</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Chris Jakubauskas (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">3</td><td class="sr">3</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">2</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">10.54</td><td class="sr">2.27</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Mopup</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Craig Hansen (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0.00</td><td class="srg">0.00</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Mopup</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Chris Jakubauskas (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">3</td><td class="sr">3</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">2</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">10.54</td><td class="sr">2.27</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Middle Reliever</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Charlie Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">19</td><td class="srg">13</td><td class="srg">6</td><td class="srg">3</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">3.40</td><td class="srg">1.41</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Middle Reliever</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Luis Perdomo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">12</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">1</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">3.86</td><td class="sr">1.20</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Middle Reliever</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Evan Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">10</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">1.98</td><td class="srg">1.32</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Middle Reliever</td><td class="sc">R</td><td class="sl">Daniel McCutchen (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">29</td><td class="sr">22</td><td class="sr">8</td><td class="sr">10</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">5.66</td><td class="sr">1.56</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Setup Reliever</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Chad Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">70</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">3</td><td class="srg">6</td><td class="srg">14</td><td class="srg">4.36</td><td class="srg">1.51</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="sl">Setup Reliever</td><td class="sc">L</td><td class="sl">Danny Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="sr">84</td><td class="sr">0</td><td class="sr">5</td><td class="sr">7</td><td class="sr">4</td><td class="sr">3.51</td><td class="sr">1.56</td><td class="sl" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> <tr><td class="slg">Closer</td><td class="scg">R</td><td class="slg">Octavio Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="srg">48</td><td class="srg">0</td><td class="srg">4</td><td class="srg">3</td><td class="srg">3</td><td class="srg">4.02</td><td class="srg">1.45</td><td class="slg" style="padding-left:4;">Rested</td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:12px 0px 0px 12px;"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="632"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="15">Catchers</td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hscc" width="31">#</td><td class="hscc" width="31">B</td><td class="hscl" width="120">Player</td><td class="hscr" width="32">Pos</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">G</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">AB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">H</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">HR</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">RBI</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">R</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">BB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">K</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">.AVG</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">OBP</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">SLG</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">41</td><td class="cc">S</td><td class="cl">Ryan Doumit (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">C</td><td class="cr">63</td><td class="cr">129</td><td class="cr">41</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">19</td><td class="cr">20</td><td class="cr">10</td><td class="cr">26</td><td class="cr">.318</td><td class="cr">.380</td><td class="cr">.519</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">30</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Tony Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">C</td><td class="cr">140</td><td class="cr">508</td><td class="cr">125</td><td class="cr">12</td><td class="cr">75</td><td class="cr">56</td><td class="cr">47</td><td class="cr">108</td><td class="cr">.246</td><td class="cr">.308</td><td class="cr">.376</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">35</td><td class="cc">S</td><td class="cl">Jason Jaramillo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">C</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">6</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:12px 0px 0px 12px;"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="632"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="15">Infielders</td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hscc" width="31">#</td><td class="hscc" width="31">B</td><td class="hscl" width="120">Player</td><td class="hscr" width="32">Pos</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">G</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">AB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">H</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">HR</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">RBI</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">R</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">BB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">K</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">.AVG</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">OBP</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">SLG</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">31</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Prince Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">1B</td><td class="cr">143</td><td class="cr">433</td><td class="cr">125</td><td class="cr">37</td><td class="cr">92</td><td class="cr">90</td><td class="cr">94</td><td class="cr">97</td><td class="cr">.289</td><td class="cr">.420</td><td class="cr">.596</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">4</td><td class="cc">S</td><td class="cl">Eric Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">2B</td><td class="cr">143</td><td class="cr">411</td><td class="cr">117</td><td class="cr">9</td><td class="cr">57</td><td class="cr">75</td><td class="cr">43</td><td class="cr">71</td><td class="cr">.285</td><td class="cr">.352</td><td class="cr">.443</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">25</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Carmen Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">3B</td><td class="cr">112</td><td class="cr">389</td><td class="cr">103</td><td class="cr">17</td><td class="cr">58</td><td class="cr">62</td><td class="cr">72</td><td class="cr">75</td><td class="cr">.265</td><td class="cr">.379</td><td class="cr">.437</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">10</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Brock Holt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">SS</td><td class="cr">58</td><td class="cr">211</td><td class="cr">50</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">20</td><td class="cr">23</td><td class="cr">10</td><td class="cr">39</td><td class="cr">.237</td><td class="cr">.277</td><td class="cr">.351</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">17</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Pedro Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">3B</td><td class="cr">125</td><td class="cr">227</td><td class="cr">66</td><td class="cr">11</td><td class="cr">45</td><td class="cr">33</td><td class="cr">34</td><td class="cr">57</td><td class="cr">.291</td><td class="cr">.396</td><td class="cr">.485</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">36</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Clarence Gibbs (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">SS</td><td class="cr">17</td><td class="cr">36</td><td class="cr">9</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">4</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">.250</td><td class="cr">.300</td><td class="cr">.333</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">6</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Akinori Iwamura (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">1B</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">43</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Rodolfo Cardona (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">SS</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding:12px 0px 0px 12px;"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="632"><tbody><tr class="title"><td colspan="15">Outfielders</td></tr><tr class="headline"><td class="hscc" width="31">#</td><td class="hscc" width="31">B</td><td class="hscl" width="120">Player</td><td class="hscr" width="32">Pos</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">G</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">AB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">H</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">HR</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">RBI</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">R</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">BB</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">K</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">.AVG</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">OBP</td><td class="hsnr" width="38">SLG</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">38</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Sonny Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">CF</td><td class="cr">137</td><td class="cr">502</td><td class="cr">161</td><td class="cr">24</td><td class="cr">85</td><td class="cr">86</td><td class="cr">65</td><td class="cr">79</td><td class="cr">.321</td><td class="cr">.393</td><td class="cr">.530</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">85</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Lastings Milledge (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">CF</td><td class="cr">45</td><td class="cr">70</td><td class="cr">18</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">7</td><td class="cr">9</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">16</td><td class="cr">.257</td><td class="cr">.312</td><td class="cr">.300</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">14</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Todd Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">RF</td><td class="cr">143</td><td class="cr">574</td><td class="cr">191</td><td class="cr">25</td><td class="cr">99</td><td class="cr">103</td><td class="cr">45</td><td class="cr">23</td><td class="cr">.333</td><td class="cr">.378</td><td class="cr">.538</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">2</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Jolton Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">LF</td><td class="cr">157</td><td class="cr">632</td><td class="cr">175</td><td class="cr">20</td><td class="cr">98</td><td class="cr">89</td><td class="cr">56</td><td class="cr">52</td><td class="cr">.277</td><td class="cr">.334</td><td class="cr">.434</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">33</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Jose Tabata (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">RF</td><td class="cr">32</td><td class="cr">37</td><td class="cr">11</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">3</td><td class="cr">10</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">5</td><td class="cr">.297</td><td class="cr">.333</td><td class="cr">.405</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">43</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">Gorkys Hernandez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">CF</td><td class="cr">28</td><td class="cr">52</td><td class="cr">16</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">6</td><td class="cr">7</td><td class="cr">6</td><td class="cr">12</td><td class="cr">.308</td><td class="cr">.379</td><td class="cr">.442</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">20</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Felix Pie (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">LF</td><td class="cr">86</td><td class="cr">124</td><td class="cr">33</td><td class="cr">3</td><td class="cr">16</td><td class="cr">19</td><td class="cr">7</td><td class="cr">19</td><td class="cr">.266</td><td class="cr">.316</td><td class="cr">.419</td></tr> <tr class="r2"><td class="cc">3</td><td class="cc">L</td><td class="cl">Alex Presley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">CF</td><td class="cr">4</td><td class="cr">4</td><td class="cr">2</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">.500</td><td class="cr">.500</td><td class="cr">.500</td></tr> <tr class="r1"><td class="cc">60</td><td class="cc">R</td><td class="cl">John Raynor (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)</td><td class="cc">LF</td><td class="cr">6</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">1</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">0</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td><td class="cr">.000</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

Poor Dave. What a great 7 and 8 innings he threw.

Offseason Update

*Quiet offseason for the Pirates as they decide to stand pat with their crop of youngsters. The one move they did make was resigning SP Jordan Zimmerman for 1 yr, $5.5 million. The Pirates made a run at MR JP Howell, but he went to the White Sox instead.

*In contrast, the Royals were very active. They resigned several players, including 3B Alex Gordon (1 yr, $1.8), LF Seth Smith (1 yr, $4.2), OF Carlos Gomez (1 yr, $2.6) and most importantly MVP 1B Billy Butler (1 yr, $12). On top of that, they made a huge move in free agency by acquiring 2B Brandon Phillips for a $62 million, 4 year deal. Phillips hit .303 with 24 HR, 101 RBI last year. However, they may have overpaid as last year looked more like a fluke for the 31 yr old than anything else and his career OPS+ of 99 is actually lower than last year's 2B Alberto Callaspo.

*Other big free agency moves include SP Cole Hamels going to Boston (3 yr, $28.8), Reds picking up RP Peter Moylan (3 yr, $59.4), RP Pete Wuertz going to the White Sox (3 yr, $40.5).

*Important resignings include 2B Chase Utley staying at Philadelphia (3 yr, $58.2), Adam Jones staying in Baltimore (1 yr, $10.5), 3B Ryan Zimmerman agreeing to a long term extension with the Nationals (5 yr, $81.7), and Tim Lincecum staying in San Fran (1 yr, $14.5)

/Gator Fan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246464/)/ What kind of idiot leaves Corson out there for the 9th?!?

SI

Damn, we were so close. Too many blown leads and our manager should have gone to the pen once the game was tied. There was no need to tempt fate with Corson in the 9th.

/Gator Fan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246464/)/ What kind of idiot leaves Corson out there for the 9th?!?

SI

That would be AL Manager of the Year Trey Hillman. But yeah, I was shocked at that they left Corson in after it was tied, and even then he should've been pulled after the 1st hit in the 9th. The Phillies skipper also made some questionable moves, several times not pinch hitting for a pitcher in obvious situation, including one in which the pitcher didn't even come out in the next inning.

So close, yet so far.

Since everyone is now in the ML, the brackets shows the player's lineup or rotation spot.

April 2013

Pirates (13-7, 1 GA): The Pirates have a strong start to the season despite some more terrible starting pitching. The bullpen has actually been the best in the NL, powered by new closer Kerry Wood, who the Pirates traded for on April 18th. The offense leads in almost every category except for a surprisingly low HR total so far.

Sonny Ciccarelli (1st) - Has been leadoff in most games which is a curious spot for him, but he's excelled there with a .446 OBP so far. Also showcasing great power to start the year. .390/.446/.707 with 7 HR, 17 RBI in 20 games.

Todd Volmert (5th) - Slow start for Todd with only 5 extra base hits and 1 Hr in 81 at bats. Has hit for a decent average, but needs to get that power going again. .296/.344/.381 with 1 HR, 16 RBI in 20 games.

Jolton Joe (3rd) - Despite only hitting 1 HR, it's not a bad start for Joe as he did have 5 doubles, a triple, and an increased walk rate. .287/.370/.412 with 1 HR, 11 RBI in 20 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (6th) - Also having power issues to start the season, but that doesn't matter much because he's awesomely pissing off Dusty Baker by clogging the bases for a .488 OBP. .348/.488/.439 with 1 HR, 8 RBI in 20 games.

Royals (10-11, 5.5 GB): The Royals starting pitching has been solid as expected, but they're still haunted by the World Series as the bullpen has been awful with a 5.23 ERA and 5 blown saves in 9 chances. The offense has had a rough start, 12th in OBP, 11th in SLG, 13th in HR.

David Ginsberg (2nd) - Has pitched well, but received very little run support. Aside from one game where the Royals scored 8, he only got 3 runs in his other 3 starts. Also victim of some bad luck with a .356 BABIP so far. 0-3, 3.67 ERA, 18 K, 10 BB in 4 starts.

Mike Schaplowski (2nd) - After finishing last year so strong, has been very cold to start 2013. Only walked twice in April and committed 3 errors. .250/.275/.345 with 1 HR, 10 RBI in 20 games.

David Gonzalez (3rd) - Terrific start to the year with 8 extra base hits, 9 walks, and 9 stolen bases. Currently leads league in Avg, OBP, and hits. .392/.456/.506 with 0 HR, 10 RBI in 20 games.

Dave Corson (3rd) - Shook off the heartbreaking loss in the World Series to put together the best month of his ML career. Has only allowed 7 runs in his 1st 4 starts and leads the league in K/9 with 9.56. 3-0, 1.97 ERA, 34 K, 19 BB.

Something I forgot to point out. Here was last year's Hall of Fame class:

RF Sammy Sosa
SP Curt Schilling
C Mike Piazza
SP Roger Clemens
LF Barry Bonds
2B Craig Biggio

Also, A-Rod has passed 700 HR late last year and now has 711, only 51 away from the record. He's also 5 hits away from 3000.

May 2013

Pirates (28-21, .5 GA): Pirates only went 15-14 in May, but it was enough to maintain their lead in the division. The early power slump has subsided and they are now completely dominating the league in most offensive categories. Their OPS is a staggering .826, which is even better than every AL team. If they only had halfway decent pitching, they'd be unstoppable.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (1st) - Not quite as dominating in May, but still pretty damn good, with 6 HR and 16 total extra base hits in the month. Currently 2nd in the NL in slugging. .350/.399/.635 with 13 HR, 33 RBI in 48 games. 170 OPS+

Todd Volmert (5th) - Rebounded from his rought start with a terrific month where he hit .360, had 12 extra base hits, 11 walks, and 3 HR. .333/.382/.849 with 4 HR, 33 RBI in 47 games. 125 OPS+

Jolton Joe (3rd) - Finally performing at the level that the Pirates have been expecting. He had his best month in the majors with 11 doubles, 5 HR, and 12 walks. Was named player of the week in mid-May. .355/.423/with 5 HR, 26 RBI in 47 games. 142 OPS+

Carmen Hillebrew (6th) - Had a dominating May with 9 HR and 19 walks in 92 AB. Currently 4th in OBP and 3rd in OPS. .329/.448/.576 with 10 HR, 38 RBI in 47 games. 171 OPS+.

Royals (22-27, 6.5 GB): Had a good start to the month, running their record to 21-19 before an agonizing skid where they lost 9 of 10 to close the month. The bullpen has been a bit better and the offense is 3rd in runs scored. Part of the problem is bad luck. The Pythagorean formula says they should be 27-22 so hopefully there will be some regression to the mean.

David Ginsberg (2nd) - Got roughed up in 2 outings where he allowed 5 runs each, but was solid the rest of the month including a dominating 2 hit shutout over the Rays. 1-6, 3.97 ERA, 48 K, 22 BB in 10 starts. 111 ERA+.

Mike Schaplowski (2nd) - Put a bad month behind him by hitting .371 with 14 extra base hits. Currently 2nd in hits and 3rd in doubles in the AL. .320/.344/.450 with 2 HR, 25 RBI in 47 games. 110 OPS+.

David Gonzalez (3rd) - Missed 17 games in May due to a wrist injury. Continued his strong performance in limited time by hitting .350 over 10 games. .378/.436/.487 with 1 HR, 13 RBI in 30 games. 146 OPS+.

Dave Corson (3rd) - Got roughed up in one start where he gave up 6 runs, but otherwise had a pretty good month, including a 14 strikeout performance against the Twins. 5-2, 3.12 ERA, 77 K, 40 BB in 10 starts. 142 ERA+.

*A-Rod passed 3000 hits in May and now has 719 HR. He's still performing well, so barring an injury I expect him to pass Bonds in early 2014.

June 2013

Pirates (44-31, 0 GA): After a solid 16-10 month, the Pirates are now in a 2 way tie for 1st place with the Reds. The team is working out as expected. The murderer's row lineup continues to dominate opposition pitching and their OPS rose to .834. Only 2 other teams in the majors are over .800 (Colorado and Baltimore). On the flip side, they rank 2nd to last in almost every pitching category.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (1st) - Sonny's power dropped off in June with only 1 HR in 87 AB, but he continued to hit and walk at a good rate. .345/.403/.571 with 14 HR, 45 RBI in 72 games. 153 OPS+

Todd Volmert (5th) - Another solid month with 8 doubles, 3 HR, and a .357 average. Has some great clutch splits if you believe in that sort of thing, carrying a 1.194 over 62 AB in late/close situations. .342/.381/.482 with 7 HR, 55 RBI in 73 games. 107 OPS+

Jolton Joe (3rd) - Good luck throwing a strike past Jolton Joe. In June, he walked 16 times and only struck out 3 times. Also tallied 12 extra base hits and 21 RBI. .332/.411/.537 10 HR, 58 RBI. 148 OPS+

Carmen Hillebrew (6th) - Carmen is hitting for a surprisingly high average so far this season, and continues to slug HR (7) and walk (13) at a high rate. .324/.426/.583 with 17 HR, 60 RBI in 73 games. 163 OPS+

Royals (38-38, 1.5 GB): Talk about regression to the mean! Not only did the Royals regroup with a 16-11 month, but the formerly 1st place Twins went 6-21 in June mto fall to 3rd place. They lost Gil Meche for 2 months, but the starting pitching still ranks 2nd in the AL, while the offense has scored the 4th most runs.

David Ginsberg (2nd) - Had a solid month in which he only allowed more than 3 runs once, but run support is once again an issue as the 3 games he lost in June, the Royals only managed 4 total runs. 3-9, 3.67 ERA, 82 K, 41 BB in 16 starts. 122 ERA+

Mike Schaplowski (2nd) - After rebounding in may, started to struggle again in June with a .270 average, only 6 extra base hits, and a staggering 20 strikeouts. .301/.330/.404 with 2 HR, 39 RBI in 74 games.

David Gonzalez (3rd) - The injury didn't affect him at all as he hit .380 in June with 10 stolen bases, 6 doubles, and 2 triples. Only has 8 strikeouts in 229 AB this season. .380/.433/.480 with 1 HR, 23 RBI, 41 R in 57 games. 141 OPS+

Dave Corson (3rd) - Control problems haunted Corson in June, with 3 starts in which he walked 6 or more batters. Still striking people out at 9.76 K/9 rate and had good run support to keep his record high. 8-3, 3.69 ERA, 111 K, 66 BB in 15 starts. 122 ERA+

*Adam Dunn hit his 400th HR and Pujols hit his 500th. Thome is within 17 of 600, but it doesn't look like he'll get there as he's in AAA currently. A-Rod had 9 Hr in June and is now 44 away from Bonds. Javier Vazquez is 6 wins away from 200 and 69 K away from 3000.

July 2013

Pirates (58-42, 2.5 GA): A 14-11 month was enough to give the Pirates a 2.5 game lead. Despite the horrible starting pitching, their bullpen has been surprisingly good with the 4th lowest ERA, thanks mostly to closer Kerry Wood and setup man Danny Herrera. The offense remains the best in baseball by a large margin.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (1st) - Hello, my name is Sonny Ciccarelli and I do not like pitchers. Sonny went off in July with a .340 average, 10 HR, and 22 RBI. He is currently 3rd in SLG, 3rd in OBP, 2nd in VORP, and 3rd in runs scored. .344/.400/.606 with 24 HR, 67 RBI in 97 games. 161 OPS+

Todd Volmert (5th) - The power was there in July as he hit 6 HR, but he hit a paltry .220 and had an OBP of .284. He did have 5 doubles and a triple for 12 extra base hits in the month. .312/.357/.479 with 13 HR, 72 RBI in 97 games. 118 OPS+

Jolton Joe (3rd) - Continues to rake this year with 7 HR and 13 extra base hits in July. Only 17 K in 381 AB and currently leads the Pirates in RBI. .323/.395/.549 with 17 HR, 76 RBI in 96 games. 146 OPS+

Carmen Hillebrew (6th) - It was an off month for Hillebrew as he only managed 3 HR and hit .205. He still had an impressive walk rate, giving him an OBP of .346 for the month. Major problem is that he only had 4 total extra base hits in July. .294/.406/.516 with 20 HR, 70 RBI in 98 games. 141 OPS+

Royals (53-48, 3 GB): Royals had a very impressive 12-3 start in July and held a brief lead, but lost 7 of their last 10 to fall back into 2nd. They still have a 2 game lead on the wildcard race.

David Ginsberg (3rd) - Despite falling back a spot in the rotation, he had a great month, with 4 of his starts allowing 2 runs or less. He also showed amazing control, only walking 6 batters over 5 starts. 5-10, 3.38 ERA, 115 K, 47 BB. 133 ERA+

Mike Schaplowsky (2nd) - Improved a bit, hitting .325 with 10 extra base hits and 9 stolen bases (without getting caught). His overall season has been a disappointment, but here's hoping he can excel in the 2nd half. .306/.339/.419 with 3 HR, 52 RBI in 95 games. 99 OPS+

David Gonzalez (3rd) - Was named AL Hitter of the month for his tremendous performance. Gonzalez hit .409, had 13 extra base hits, 18 walks, and 7 stolen bases. There has been some chatter that maybe he can be the 1st guy to hit .400 since Ted Williams. .388/.454/.509 with 1 HR, 40 RBI, 69 R in 81 games. 154 OPS+

Dave Corson (2nd) - What a terrific month for the youngster. The World Series is no longer haunting him. In 4 of his 6 starts, he allowed 1 run or less and compiled 1.15 ERA in the month, including an 2 hit (1 walk!) shutout. 11-5, 2.99 ERA, 160 K, 80 BB in 20 starts. 150 ERA+

Congrats to the FOFC All-Stars: SP Dave Corson, RF David Gonzalez, 3B Carmen Hillebrew, LF Sonny Ciccarelli, CF Jolton Joe

Other Pirates All-Star: CL Kerry Wood
Other Royals All-Stars: SP Zack Greinke, CL Joakim Soria, 1B Billy Butler

And here is the box score:

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Tuesday, July 16th, 2013</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">American All-Stars</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td><td class="kmm">11</td><td class="kmr">1</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">National All-Stars</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">3</td><td class="kbm">11</td><td class="kbr">0</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">American</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Kalish (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.310</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">50</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-A. Cabrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.299</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">58</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> f-M. Brantley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B, CF</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.312</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.356</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">80</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-D. Young (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, RF</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.297</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">45</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.390</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">34</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> e-N. Franklin (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, 1B</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.315</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Mauer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.325</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">63</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">G. Beckham (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.307</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">60</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Suttle (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.301</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">57</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> C. Hamels (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> g-H. Conger (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.307</td><td class="lc">17</td><td class="lc">64</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Mijares (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bass (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.319</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Valbuena (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.313</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">62</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Howell (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-N. Reimold (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.290</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">50</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> N. Feliz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-A. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.285</td><td class="lc">22</td><td class="lc">66</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">35</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">0</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">15</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - N. Reimold pinch hit for R. Betancourt in the 5th
b - A. Rodriguez substituted for N. Feliz in the 6th
c - A. Cabrera pinch hit for R. Kalish in the 7th
d - D. Young pinch hit for B. Butler in the 7th
e - N. Franklin pinch hit for D. Gonzalez in the 7th
f - M. Brantley substituted for A. Cabrera in the 7th
g - H. Conger pinch hit for C. Hamels in the 8th

BATTING
Doubles: B. Suttle (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (10, 2nd Inning off T. Lincecum, 0 on, 0 outs) A. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (19, 7th Inning off D. Aardsma, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , G. Beckham (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Mauer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Suttle (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Bass (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , L. Valbuena (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , A. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , H. Conger (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: G. Beckham (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , L. Valbuena (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , R. Kalish (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , N. Franklin (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: N. Reimold (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Bunt: J. Howell (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Bass (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 8

FIELDING
Errors: B. Suttle (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">National</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.271</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">53</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Sandoval (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.361</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">78</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> c-F. Freeman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, 1B</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.339</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">71</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Heyward (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.320</td><td class="lc">18</td><td class="lc">52</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> d-F. Martinez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, LF, RF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.313</td><td class="lc">23</td><td class="lc">64</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.324</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">68</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> e-A. McCutchen (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, CF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.329</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">58</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.302</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">68</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> f-B. DeWitt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.315</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">46</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> g-A. Lambo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.338</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">77</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Zimmerman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.314</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">78</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Prado (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.338</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">28</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Iannetta (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.280</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">52</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Lincecum (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.125</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> F. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.333</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> K. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.346</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">57</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.053</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-J. Bruce (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.349</td><td class="lc">34</td><td class="lc">76</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> A. Ranaudo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.143</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">5</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> D. Aardsma (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> h-M. Montero (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.300</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">43</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> H. Kuo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) P</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.000</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">35</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">10</td><td class="ls">27</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td><td class="ls">
</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - S. Ciccarelli pinch hit for K. Wood in the 4th
b - J. Bruce pinch hit for R. Halladay in the 5th
c - F. Freeman pinch hit for P. Sandoval in the 6th
d - F. Martinez pinch hit for J. Heyward in the 6th
e - A. McCutchen pinch hit for J. Joe in the 6th
f - B. DeWitt pinch hit for C. Hillebrew in the 6th
g - A. Lambo substituted for B. DeWitt in the 7th
h - M. Montero pinch hit for D. Aardsma in the 7th

BATTING
Doubles: C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11, 6th Inning off D. Corson, 0 on, 0 outs)
Triples: J. Heyward (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (5, 3rd Inning off J. Soria, 0 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: R. Zimmerman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Heyward (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , F. Martinez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. McCutchen (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Montero (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: , R. Zimmerman (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , P. Sandoval (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Bruce (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Fly: T. Lincecum (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 14

FIELDING
Double Plays: 1 (Utley-Prado-Sandoval) </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"><table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">American</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Howell (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">30</td><td class="lc">18</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">21</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">N. Feliz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">30</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (0-0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">26</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Hamels (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Mijares (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: J. Howell (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 45
Batters Faced: J. Howell (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, N. Feliz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7, D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6, C. Hamels (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, J. Mijares (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: J. Howell (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-5, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, N. Feliz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-0, C. Hamels (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-0, J. Mijares (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0
Pitches - Strikes: J. Howell (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 30-18, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 21-13, R. Betancourt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 21-15, N. Feliz (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 30-14, D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 26-16, C. Hamels (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 13-8, J. Mijares (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 13-8
HB: J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">National</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Lincecum (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">38</td><td class="lc">23</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">F. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">K. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Ranaudo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (0-0)BS (0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">23</td><td class="lc">18</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Aardsma (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Kuo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SV (0)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">0.00</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: T. Lincecum (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 42
Batters Faced: T. Lincecum (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10, F. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, K. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, A. Ranaudo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7, D. Aardsma (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, H. Kuo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: T. Lincecum (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-1, F. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-3, K. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0, R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0, A. Ranaudo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, D. Aardsma (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-2, H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, H. Kuo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1
Pitches - Strikes: T. Lincecum (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 38-23, F. Rodriguez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10-5, K. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10-8, R. Halladay (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8-4, A. Ranaudo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 23-18, D. Aardsma (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 15-9, H. Street (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-8, H. Kuo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10-7

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: C. Utley (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Clear skies (75 degrees), wind blowing out to right at 11 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 3:07
Attendance: 43258

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Also, I realized I forgot to check for Royals-Pirates matchups. They had a 3 game series in June and here are those box scores:

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Friday, June 14th, 2013</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Pittsburgh Pirates</td> <td class="kmm">3</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">4</td><td class="kmm">8</td><td class="kmr">2</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">5</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">7</td><td class="kbm">11</td><td class="kbr">1</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.188</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">11</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.264</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">34</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.326</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">44</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.310</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">47</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.340</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">.270</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">38</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.351</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">38</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Gibbs (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.241</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">16</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">34</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">4</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">6</td><td class="ls">15</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4, 9th Inning off J. Johnson, 0 on, 1 out)
Triples: J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2, 3rd Inning off D. Ginsberg, 0 on, 1 out)
Home Runs: C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (13, 1st Inning off D. Ginsberg, 1 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Bunt: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 8

FIELDING
Errors: S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3) , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (2)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.266</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">32</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.313</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">35</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.379</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">18</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.220</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">34</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.355</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">65</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.274</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">31</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.250</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">20</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.242</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">25</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.236</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">26</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">33</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">11</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">17</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (19, 1st Inning off R. Harden, 2 on, 1 out) E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (10, 6th Inning off O. Dotel, 0 on, 1 out; 8th Inning off C. Morton, 0 on, 2 outs)
Triples: H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (5, 3rd Inning off R. Harden, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
2-out RBI: S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Fly: S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 10

BASERUNNING
SB: B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (4)

FIELDING
Errors: M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (5)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (7-5)</td><td class="lc">2.2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">87</td><td class="lc">43</td><td class="lc">4.60</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">33</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">1.14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">16</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">4.01</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">2.91</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5.14</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 20
Batters Faced: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 19, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, E. Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, C. Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-3, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-4, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-0, E. Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, C. Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0
Pitches - Strikes: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 87-43, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 33-19, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 16-9, E. Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-8, C. Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9-5
Inherited Runners - Scored: D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0
WP: R. Harden (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (3-7)</td><td class="lc">7.0</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">123</td><td class="lc">74</td><td class="lc">3.80</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (6)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">3.94</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SV (1)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">2.03</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 48
Batters Faced: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 32, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10-7, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1
Pitches - Strikes: D. Ginsberg (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 123-74, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 14-8, J. Johnson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 19-11

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Partly Cloudy (64 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 12 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 3:15
Attendance: 37985 </td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Saturday, June 15th, 2013</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Pittsburgh Pirates</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">5</td><td class="kmm">7</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">2</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">5</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">X</td> <td class="kbm">8</td><td class="kbm">13</td><td class="kbr">0</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.349</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">38</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Holt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.336</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">43</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.335</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.277</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">41</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.329</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">46</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.306</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">47</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.242</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">8</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.264</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">34</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Gibbs (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.235</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">16</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">34</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">5</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> BATTING
Doubles: B. Holt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (16, 3rd Inning off D. Corson, 0 on, 0 outs)
Home Runs: P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (12, 1st Inning off D. Corson, 1 on, 2 outs; 6th Inning off D. Corson, 0 on, 0 outs) J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7, 3rd Inning off D. Corson, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 8 , B. Holt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5
2-out RBI: P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 4

FIELDING
Double Plays: 1 (Holt-Hillebrew)

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.267</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">32</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.280</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.315</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.381</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">18</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.216</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">34</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.365</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">67</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.276</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">31</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">.251</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">21</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.243</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">28</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Pierzynski (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.243</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">6</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">35</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">13</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">3</td><td class="ls">16</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - C. Gomez substituted for H. Richardson in the 5th

BATTING
Doubles: A. Pierzynski (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 3rd Inning off D. Herrera, 1 on, 2 outs) B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (20, 7th Inning off O. Dotel, 0 on, 1 out) A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (14, 3rd Inning off C. Wang, 3 on, 2 outs)
Triples: H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6, 1st Inning off C. Wang, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: A. Pierzynski (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
2-out RBI: A. Pierzynski (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , H. Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
GIDP: E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Bunt: B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 6

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (2-7)</td><td class="lc">2.2</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">44</td><td class="lc">26</td><td class="lc">6.05</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">24</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">1.34</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">4.70</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">3.86</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">2.78</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10
Batters Faced: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 17, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 9, C. Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5, E. Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4-3, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4-1, C. Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-3, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0, E. Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-2
Pitches - Strikes: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 44-26, D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 24-14, C. Morton (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 11-10, O. Dotel (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 19-9, E. Meek (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 15-9
Inherited Runners - Scored: D. Herrera (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1
WP: C. Wang (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (7-2)</td><td class="lc">5.0</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">84</td><td class="lc">53</td><td class="lc">3.57</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (6)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">5.06</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (2)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">15</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">4.85</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) H (7)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">3.82</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SV (11)</td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">3.86</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 37
Batters Faced: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 22, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6-6, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-2, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-0, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-1
Pitches - Strikes: D. Corson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 84-53, B. Myers (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4-2, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 15-10, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 13-7, J. Soria (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 12-9

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Cloudy (66 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 12 mph
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Time: 2:46
Attendance: 37853
Special Notes: CF Hilton Richardson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) was injured on a defensive play. </td></tr></tbody></table>

<table class="main" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="panel1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="780" align="center"><tbody><tr class="g2"><td style="padding:8px 0px 8px 0px;" width="580"><table class="grey" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="574" align="center"><tbody><tr class="c1"><td colspan="13" class="date">Sunday, June 16th, 2013</td></tr><tr class="c2"><td class="ktl"> </td> <td class="ktm">1</td> <td class="ktm">2</td> <td class="ktm">3</td> <td class="ktm">4</td> <td class="ktm">5</td> <td class="ktm">6</td> <td class="ktm">7</td> <td class="ktm">8</td> <td class="ktm">9</td> <td class="ktm">R</td><td class="ktm">H</td><td class="ktr">E</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kml">Pittsburgh Pirates</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">2</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">4</td> <td class="kmm">4</td> <td class="kmm">1</td> <td class="kmm">7</td> <td class="kmm">0</td> <td class="kmm">19</td><td class="kmm">20</td><td class="kmr">0</td></tr><tr class="g2" bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td class="kbl">Kansas City Royals</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">1</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">3</td> <td class="kbm">3</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">0</td> <td class="kbm">7</td><td class="kbm">13</td><td class="kbr">2</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:5px;" width="100">
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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.349</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">41</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-G. Hernandez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, CF</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.302</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Holt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">.332</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">43</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.335</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">40</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.279</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">41</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF, LF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">8</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.335</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">54</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">.311</td><td class="lc">13</td><td class="lc">49</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.215</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">13</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">.266</td><td class="lc">11</td><td class="lc">37</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.254</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">9</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">47</td><td class="ls">19</td><td class="ls">20</td><td class="ls">19</td><td class="ls">12</td><td class="ls">8</td><td class="ls">27</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - G. Hernandez pinch hit for S. Ciccarelli in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11, 3rd Inning off Z. Greinke, 1 on, 2 outs) E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6, 5th Inning off D. Davidson, 1 on, 2 outs) T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (18, 3rd Inning off Z. Greinke, 0 on, 0 outs) J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (20, 2nd Inning off Z. Greinke, 1 on, 0 outs)
Home Runs: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11, 8th Inning off L. Hochevar, 0 on, 2 outs) S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (14, 8th Inning off M. Gonzalez, 1 on, 0 outs) P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3, 8th Inning off L. Hochevar, 0 on, 2 outs) J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 (9, 5th Inning off Z. Greinke, 2 on, 0 outs; 8th Inning off L. Hochevar, 2 on, 1 out)
Total Bases: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5 , P. Fielder (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Holt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 4 , P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7 , T. Volmert (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3 , J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10
2-out RBI: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , E. Young Jr. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: T. Sanchez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Holt (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Ciccarelli (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , P. Alvarez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Sac Fly: C. Hillebrew (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 14

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<table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">AB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">RBI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">LOB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">AVG</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">RBI</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Gomez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) CF</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.263</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">14</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) SS</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.317</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">36</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> b-A. Callaspo (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.233</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">5</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) RF</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.383</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">18</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl"> a-J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) PH, RF</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">.350</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">7</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.217</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">35</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) DH</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.364</td><td class="lc">12</td><td class="lc">69</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) LF</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">.286</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">33</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">.256</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">22</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3B</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.237</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">28</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) C</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">.232</td><td class="lc">7</td><td class="lc">26</td></tr> <tr class="hsxlc2"><td class="lsl">Totals</td><td class="ls">39</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">13</td><td class="ls">7</td><td class="ls">2</td><td class="ls">9</td><td class="ls">15</td><td class="ls">
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<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> a - J. Fiorentino pinch hit for D. Gonzalez in the 6th
b - A. Callaspo pinch hit for M. Schaplowsky in the 9th

BATTING
Doubles: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (21, 7th Inning off C. Qualls, 1 on, 2 outs) S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11, 7th Inning off C. Qualls, 1 on, 2 outs) E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11, 6th Inning off J. Zimmermann, 2 on, 0 outs)
Home Runs: S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (6, 2nd Inning off J. Zimmermann, 0 on, 2 outs) J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (1, 7th Inning off J. Zimmermann, 0 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7 , E. Hosmer (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6
2-out RBI: B. Butler (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2 , J. Fiorentino (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Bonilla (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , B. Phillips (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) , S. Smith (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Team LOB: 7

BASERUNNING
SB: M. Schaplowsky (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (12)
CS: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (7)

FIELDING
Errors: D. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (3) , A. Gordon (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) (11)

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Pittsburgh</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) W (7-2)</td><td class="lc">6.2</td><td class="lc">10</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">115</td><td class="lc">72</td><td class="lc">4.21</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">42</td><td class="lc">29</td><td class="lc">2.45</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 34
Batters Faced: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 31, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-11, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-2
Pitches - Strikes: J. Zimmermann (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 115-72, C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 42-29
Inherited Runners - Scored: C. Qualls (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-1

</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="padding:0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top" width="400px" align="left"> <table class="lposhadow" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr class="lc1"><td class="hsclhl" style="width:140px">Kansas City</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:24px">IP</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">H</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">R</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">ER</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">BB</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">K</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">HR</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:23px">PI</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">PS</td><td class="hsnlhm" style="width:30px">ERA</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) L (5-6)</td><td class="lc">4.0</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">6</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">87</td><td class="lc">53</td><td class="lc">3.03</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.1</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">4</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">42</td><td class="lc">26</td><td class="lc">4.98</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">B. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">1.0</td><td class="lc">2</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">19</td><td class="lc">9</td><td class="lc">7.49</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">0.2</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">0</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">20</td><td class="lc">14</td><td class="lc">4.60</td></tr> <tr><td class="lcl">L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) </td><td class="lc">2.0</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">5</td><td class="lc">1</td><td class="lc">3</td><td class="lc">55</td><td class="lc">25</td><td class="lc">7.20</td></tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cont" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="385"><tbody><tr><td> PITCHING
Game Score: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 28
Batters Faced: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 23, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 10, B. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 6, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 7, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 14
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 5-3, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-1, B. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 0-2, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 1-0, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 3-2
Pitches - Strikes: Z. Greinke (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 87-53, D. Davidson (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 42-26, B. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 19-9, M. Gonzalez (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 20-14, L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 55-25
Inherited Runners - Scored: B. Wood (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2-2
WP: L. Hochevar (http://operationsports.com/fofc/) 2

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left:10px" colspan="2"> GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: J. Joe (http://operationsports.com/fofc/)
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Clear skies (86 degrees), wind blowing out to center at 11 mph
Start Time: 1:05 pm
Time: 4:02
Attendance: 37881
Special Notes: Prince Fielder ties the Pittsburgh Pirates regular season game record for runs with 4. Prince Fielder ties the Pittsburgh Pirates regular season game record for bases on balls with 4. Todd Volmert ties the Pittsburgh Pirates regular season game record for runs with 4. Prince Fielder sets the Pittsburgh Pirates regular season game record for runs with 5. Jolton Joe sets the Pittsburgh Pirates regular season game record for RBI with 8. Prince Fielder ties the National League regular season game record for bases on balls with 5. </td></tr></tbody></table>

Pirates bats really raking it now. Joltin Joe has finally come alive.

What does Sonny's ratings look like. Seems like a bit of a waste hitting him leadoff. Cleanup would be better, although I assume that's where Prince is batting.

Sonny's power actually hasn't developed as much as expected.

Contact: 17
Gap: 16
Power: 13
Eye: 12
Avoid K: 13

Compared to the other Pirates FOFC-ers: Hillebrew (18), Joe (16), Volmert (15). Also, Prince has 19 and 3B Pedro Alvarez is 14. Sonny actually only has the 6th highest power rating on the team.

August 2013

Pirates (77-52, 6 GA): Pirates had their best month of the season at 19-10 and have won 7 of their last 8. Danny Herrera has taken over the closer role, while Kerry Wood has been moved to set up and both have been fantastic. Offense continues to dominate and the Team OPS is now .831.

Sonny Ciccarrelli (1st) - Despite only hitting 3 HR, Sonny had a fantastic August, hitting .369 and an OBP of .431. He is currently 2nd in Avg, 5th in OBP, 4th in SLG, 3rd in VORP, and 1st in Runs. .349/.407/.595 with 27 HR, 81 RBI in 125 games. 160 OPS+

Todd Volmert (5th) - Had 10 extra base hits, 5 of them HR in August, walked 18 times, and hit .337 for the month. Also continues to perform well in most clutch situations. .317/.371/.491 with 18 HR, 91 RBI in 124 games. 125 OPS+.

Jolton Joe (3rd) - Missed the last half of the month due to an ankle injury. Was not performing very well before that point, hitting .271 with only 1 HR in 59 AB. Looks recoverd and ready to go in September. .316/.389/.527 with 18 HR, 79 RBI in 111 games.

Carmen Hillebrew (6th) - Hillebrew's slump continued through the first half of August, but he regrouped at the end, hitting HR in 3 of his last 4 games. Continues to make life difficult for pitchers with control problem with another 18 walks. .286/.400/.512 with 26 HR, 91 RBI in 125 games.

Royals (70-60, 1.5 GB): Fell as far as 6 games behind the White Sox before a 6 game winning streak put them right back in the race. They have a 2 game lead in the wildcard over the Rays. The resigning of Billy Butler is a major success as he's had a terrific season. On the other hand, Brandon Phillips has rewarded the Royals for his $15 million a year deal with 3 HR and a .593 OPS.

David Ginsberg (3rd) - Got roughed up by the White Sox, only going 1.1 and giving up 5. The Red Sox tagged hm for 5 in 6.2 innings. His other 4 starts were stellar, allowing 2 or less runs and the Royals won each game. 7-11, 3.41 ERA, 142 K, 59 BB in 27 starts. 132 ERA+

Mike Schaplowsky (2nd) - Showcased his tremendous gap hitting and speed in August with 16 doubles and 2 triples. Currently leads the league in doubles with 44, and 2nd is way back at 38. Also 4th in Avg and 3rd in Hits. .311/.343/.439 with 4 HR, 67 RBI in 123 games. 105 OPS+

David Gonzalez (3rd) - Gonzalez hit over .400 again to give him AL Hitter of the Month award for the 2nd month in a row. As his average continues to climb closer to .400, there is tons of buzz around whether he can do the unthinkable. Also has 12 extra base hits and 15 walks in August. .393/.462/.520 with 2 HR, 63 RBI, 96 R in 109 games.

Dave Corson (2nd) - Still having a career year, but this wasn't his best month. He got roughed up in one start, allowing 5 ER in 3.1 and had another outing where he allowed 5 ER in 5.1. His other 3 outing were decent (3 ER in each) and he still leads the league with a 10.00 K/9. 13-5, 3.47 ERA, 193 K, 92 BB in 25 starts. 130 ERA+.

None of the Pirates seem to be batting at the appropriate spot in the lineup. Sheesh.

October Update

I usually do my last update at the end of the regular season, instead of the end of October. However, when I simmed to Oct 1st, I noticed a terrific playoff race develop. The Royals are in as the Rays, Twins, and Yankees all collapsed in October. They've clinched a wildcard, so the division race with the White sox is meaningless. However, the Pirates had a terrible October (10-17) and have found themselves in a tie with the Reds with 6 games left. I will do a game by game summary of those final 6 games.

Current standings:

Pittsburgh: 87-69
Cincinnati: 87-69

October 1st

Cincinnatti at Florida: Marlins starter John Lanaan is brilliant, throwing 8 innings of shutout ball and only allowing 3 hits. Florida scores 2 in the 1st and breaks open the game in the late innings for an easy victory. Florida 8, Cincinnati 0

Pittsburgh at St. Louis: Pirates starter Jordan Zimmerman struggles at the start, giving up 3 runs in the 1st 2 innings. The Pirates get 2 back in the 4th and then take the lead in the 6th on back to back solo HR by Tony Sanchez and Sonny Ciccarelli. Zimmerman goes 7 and maintains the lead, as does setup man Kerry Wood in the 8th. Closer Kerry Wood comes in for the 9th, gives up a leadoff double. Then with 2 outs, Yadier Molina hits a triple that ties the game. Then a single scores Molina and the Pirates blow a chance to get a game ahead of the Reds. St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 4

Pittsburgh: 87-70
Cincinnati: 87-70

October 2nd

Pittsburgh at St. Louis: Hits from FOFC players Ciccarelli, Volmert, and Hillebrew stake the Pirates to a 3-0 1st inning lead. However, Pittsburgh starter Brad Hand has a terrible day and is pulled in the 3rd inning when the Cards have taken an 8-4 lead. It is 9-6 going into the 9th when Joe and Hillebrew hit solo HR to make it 9-8. Then a crazy combination of walk, balk, and fielder's choice puts Ryan Doumit on 3rd who scores on a sac fly to tie it up. The Pirates can't mount anything in extra innings, while the Cards get bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th and score the game winner on a wild pitch. St. Louis 10, Pittsburgh 9

Cincinnati at Florida: It's a pretty good pitching duel between the Reds Jonathan Sanchez and Marlins Wynn Pelzer. After no score through 6, Jay Bruce walks and Joey Votto doubles to open the 7th. Two singles bring both of them in for a 2-0 lead. The Marlins score in the bottom half on an error to make it a 1 run game. Moylan comes in to close things out in the bottom of the 9th. A single and 2 walks (one of them intentional to Adam Dunn) loads the bases with 2 outs, but pinch hitter Wildredo Gimenez strikes out and the Reds now lead the NL Central race. Cincinnati 2, Florida 1.

Cincinnati: 88-70
Pittsburgh: 87-71

October 3rd

Cincinnati at Florida: The Reds knock out Marlins starter Chris Volstad in the 3rd with a 5 run barrage that gives them a 6-0 lead. It would only get worse from there. They get bases loaded in the next 2 innings, converting with runs both times. Todd Frazier hits a 3 run HR and Jay Bruce hits a 2 run HR as the Reds absolutely humiliate Florida. Cincinnati 21, Florida 1

Pittsburgh at NY Mets: A Hillebrew double leads off the 2nd and he later scores to give the Pirates an early lead. Pirates starter Rich Harden gets into serious trouble in the bottom half when the Mets load the bases with no outs. Harden walks one runner in and a grounder from Joe Wieland scores another. However, Harden gets out without any further damage. This proves to be key as a Ciccarelli single scores 2 runners in the 4th to give Pittsburgh a 3-2 lead. Harden leave in the 5th, but the bullpen does their job and preserves the lead. Pittsburgh 5, New York 2

Cincinnati: 89-70
Pittsburgh: 88-71

Yadier Molina with a triple? Pure fiction ;)

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October 4th

Pittsburgh at NY Mets - Sonny walked to leadoff the game and later scored on Jolton Joe's 2 out HR. the Mets evened things up in the 2nd with a 2 run HR from Jeff Clement. Sonny comes up big again in the 4th with a double that scores 2 more runs, giving the Pirates a 4-2 lead. Prince Fielder extends the lead with a solo HR in the 5th. The Mets come back in the bottom half thanks to some awful Pirates fielding, scoring 2 runs to make it a 1 run game. Sonny continues to dominate by leading off the 6th with a double. He scores on a Prince Fielder single. Two more singles load the baes and Pedro Alvarez drives Prince in with a 3rd single, giving the Pirates a 3 run lead. Sonny adds to his great day with a solo HR in the 9th and the Pirates relief pitching doesn't allow any runs in the final 4 innings. Pittsburgh 9, NY Mets 4

Cincinnati at Houston - Reds starter Johnny Cueto falls apart in the 2nd inning. An Ian Stewart single gives Houston a 1-0 lead. Then Cueto walks the bases loaded and Michael Bourn breaks the game open with a grand slam! Meanwhile, Astros pitcher Francisco Liriano is mowing the Reds down with 4 strikeouts through the first 3 innings. In the bottom of the 3rd, Jeff Wilson and Ian Stewart hit HR to give the Astros an 8-0 lead. The Reds finally break through in the 6th with two HR to make it an 8-3 game, but they cannot build on this aside from one late meaningless run. Houston 9, Cincinnati 4

Cincinnati: 89-71
Pittsburgh: 89-71

October 5th

Cincinnati at Houston - Astros break up a scoreless tie in the 3rd with a Giovani Miller double that gives them a 1-0 lead. They extend the lead in the 4th with a Justin Smoak RBI triple followed by a sac fly to give them a 3-0 lead. The Reds find themselves playing from behind once again. Astros starter Bud Norris is dominant, only allowing 1 run and 2 hits through 8 innings. The Astros extend the lead to 4-1 in the 8th with an Ian Stewart HR. This proves key as Astros reliever Huston Street struggles in the 9th, giving up 2 runs to make it a 1 run game, but he gets Joey Votto to strike out to end the game. The Reds have lost back to back games at a very inopportune time. Houston 4, Cincinnati 3

Pittsburgh at NY Mets - Pirates ace Jordan Zimmerman immediately gets into trouble, allowing a 2 run HR in the 1st and an RBI double in the 2nd. He settles down after that and the Pirates get 2 back in the 4th as Mets starter Jenrry Mejia has control issues. After a Volmert single, he hits a batter, then walks Fielder to make the bases loaded. Gorkys Hernandez draws a walk and the Pirates are on the board. A Tony Sanchez grounder scores another run on a fielder's choice, making it a 3-2 game. The Pirates get bases loaded once again in the 6th and a Tony Sanchez single scores Jolton Joe to tie the game. Meanwhile, Zimmerman has recovered from his rought start, retiring 15 out of his next 16 batters after the 2nd. The Pirates break through in the 8th when Jolton Joe singles and pinch runner Eric Young Jr, steals 2nd. He then scores on a Tony Sanchez single to give the Pirates a 4-3 lead. The Pirates excellent relievers Kerry Wood and Danny Herrera retire the next 6 Mets batters and the Pirates have a 1 game lead with 1 to go! Pittsburgh 4, NY Mets 3

Pittsburgh: 90-71
Cincinnati: 89-72

October 6th

Pittsburgh at NY Mets - The Pirates have two chances to win the division either winning the early game or the Reds losing the late game. Worst case scenario would be a one game playoff for the final spot. Pirates get a good start as Gibbs opens with a triple and then scores on a grounder. Mets immediately get one back on a David Wright solo HR. In the 4th, Joe has a great at bat where he fouls off 6 pitches and then hits a solo HR to give the Pirates a 2-1 lead. In the bottom half, Daniel Murphy hits a 2 run HR. A passed ball scores another runner, giving the Mets a 4-2 lead. The Pirates come right back with a 2 run HR from Pedro Alvarez and another run coming on an error to retake the lead in the 5th. In this seesaw game, the Mets score 2 runs in the 7th to retake the lead, but the Pirates tie it up in the 8th on a Todd Volmert HR. Kerry Wood comes in and finds himself in a bases loaded jam, but gets Wilson Figueroa to pop up. In the 9th, Brock Holt leads off with a single and pinch runner Hernandez steals 2nd. The Mets intentionally walk Sonny. The two runners get moved over with a sac bunt. Then with 2 outs, Clarence Gibbs hits a single that scores both and gives the Pirates a 2 run lead! A Pedro Alvarez double scores Gibbs and makes it a 9-6 lead. The Pirates are now 3 outs away from the postseason. Herrera walks David Wright on 4 straight pitches, but he gets the next 3 Mets out to preserve the win and send the Pirates to the playoffs! Pittsburgh 9, NY Mets 6

Cincinnati at Houston - With nothing left to play for, the Reds get shutout 2-0. An excellent September for the Reds put them into contention for the playoffs, but they lost their final 3 games of the season.

Pittsburgh: 91-71
Cincinnati: 89-73

End of Regular Season

Pirates (91-71): Almost gave the division away but finished strongly, winning 4 straight to clinch their second postseason trip in three years. They got there with the best offense in baseball in spite of some awful pitching.

Sonny Ciccarelli - Sonny was once again the Pirates best player, hitting career highs in almost every category. Despite oddly being used at leadoff, he still managed 100 RBI. Potential MVP candidate. .345/.409/.586 with 33 HR, 100 RBI in 156 games. 160 OPS+

Todd Volmert - Despite his July struggles, he really came on in August and September, eventually putting up similar numbers as he did last season. .329/.378/.528 with 28 HR, 121 RBI in 156 games. 137 OPS+

Jolton Joe - After the injury in August, he had a terrible September (.214/.292/.367), but rebounded with 3 HR in the critical October stretch and had a very nice season overall. .302/.375/.511 with 24 HR, 96 RBI in 142 games. 132 OPS+

Carmen Hillebrew - A terrific sophomore campaign for the slugger, improving in every single category. However, he had 20 errors on the year and 15 at 3rd base. .288/.391/.512 with 33 HR, 108 RBI in 157 games. 137 OPS+

Royals (89-74): Ended up in the wildcard spot after losing a pointless 1 game playoff with the White Sox for the division title. Unlike the Pirates, the Royals are an all around team with the #1 Offense and #1 Pitching. They were unlucky, performing 6 games worse than their Pythagorean.

David Gonzalez - Made a good run at .400, but didn't quite get there. Still had an insanely good year, capturing his 2nd straight batting title and has a good shot at MVP. Also one of the top fielders, finishing 2nd in the AL in Zone Rating. .391/.460/.527 with 4 HR, 81 RBI in 137 games. 158 OPS+

David Ginsberg - Very unlucky this year. Despite a very solid pitching performance throughout the season, he just couldn't get enough run support. Advanced metrics support his case, as he's 2nd in VORP and 4th in FIP. 10-12, 3.22 ERA, 185 K, 72 BB in 34 starts. 144 ERA+

Mike Schaplowsky - Schaplowsky fell back a little bit this year, mostly due to an awful start. He's very good at getting extra base hits and led the league in doubles with 56 (2nd was 45). The main knock is his lack of walks and relatively high strikeout rate. .313/.348/.439 with 4 HR, 78 RBI in 155 games. 109 OPS+

Dave Corson - Shook off the crushing postseason loss to put together a terrific season. Control is still a problem as it will always be for him, but he led the league in Strikeouts, K/9, and opponent Avg. 15-8, 3.55 ERA, 245 K, 118 BB in 32 starts. 135 ERA+

Divisional Series - Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers

It's a rematch of last year's ALCS. The Rangers got here on the strength of the 3rd best pitching staff in the AL, led by Neftali Feliz (15-7, 3.47) and Kyle Lohse (16-9, 3.54). The middle of the pack offense was led by 1B Chris Davis (.252, 41, 104), C Doug Hogan (.274, 27, 80), and RF Dennis Raben (.271, 17, 92).

Game 1 - (Dave Corson vs. Neftali Feliz)

The Royals get on the board first when Schaplowsky walks, steals 2nd, and moves to 43rd on an errant throw. Gonzalez hits a deep fly that easily scores him. Corson walks two batters in the 2nd and the game is tied when Seung-Min Park singles a runner in. The Rangers take the lead in the 5th when Elvis Andrus singles and Chris Davis hits a double that scores him. The Royals are having no luck breaking through against Feliz, stranding several base runners. In the 6th, Ian Kinsler hits a 2 run HR off Corson that makes it a 4-1 game. A Seth Smith double is the only hit for the Royals in the final 3 innings and they go down quietly for a disappointing start. Texas 4, Kansas City 1

Game 2 - (Zack Greinke vs. Kyle Lohse)

Royals get off to a great start in a crazy 1st inning as Schaplowsky walks and Gonzalez singles to put runners on 1st and 2nd. Then they both pull off a double steal. Schaplowsky scores on a wild pitch and then a grounder scores Gonzalez. Greinke gets into trouble in the bottom half when Elvis Andrus doubles and Julio Borbon singles. Chris Davis hits a sac fly for the first Texas run. Doug Hogan follows with a single that scores Borbon. Engel Beltre then hits a double that scores Hogan and gives the Rangers a 3-2 lead. Both pitchers settle down after this wild start and both teams go down in order for the next 4 innings. In the 6th inning, Dennis Raben doubles and Davis hits a 2 run HR that gives Texas a 5-2 lead and chases Greinke from the game. The Royals get bases loaded in the 7th, but Schaplowsky pops up. The Rangers score an insurance run off Meche in the 7th. Gonzalez opens the 8th with a single, but a double play erases him. This is key because Hosmer follows with a HR that would've made it a 1 run game. Seth Smith walks to open the 9th and scores on a double to make it a 2 run game, but Richardson and Schaplowsky fly out to end the game. Texas 6, Kansas City 4

Game 3 - (David Ginsberg vs. Michael Main)

Two things Ginsberg is known for is good control and giving up very few HR (he was 6th in the AL in this category). Unfortunately, both of these things happened in the 2nd inning as David walked two batters, then gave up a 3 run HR to Brandon Arnold. Once again, the Royals are behind in the series. A sac fly in the 3rd adds a 4th run. The Royals finally get on the board with their own sac fly in the bottom half. The Royals continue that momentum in the 5th when 3 straight singles and some good baserunning scores 2 runs to make it a 1 run game. Ginsberg struggles again in the 6th, when two walks load the bases and a single scores 1 run. A runner is thrown out at home to prevent it from being worse. The Royals get 1 back on a Wil Myers solo HR in the bottom of the 6th. But the momentum is lost immediately once again. Meche comes on to pitch and after a double steal puts runners on 2nd and 3rd, a Raben single scores both of them to make it 7-4. Frank Francisco comes in to close it in the 9th and the Royals have 3 outs left in their season. Seth Smith starts a rally with a solo HR. Then with 2 outs and a man on, Hilton Richardson hits a 2 run HR that ties the game! Schaplowsky follows with a double and Gonzalez is walked. Jose Bonilla hits a line drive that falls in for a base hit and scores Schaplowsky for the winning run! 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th saves Kansas City's season. Kansas City 8, Texas 7

Game 4 - (Dave Corson v. Neftali Feliz)

David Gonzalez hits into a double play in his first AB, but it scores a runner to give the Royals the early 1-0 lead. Corson walks Beltro, who then scores on Josh Hamilton's triple. Hamilton then scores on a fielder's choice for a 2-1 lead. The Royals go back ahead in the 2nd on a Callaspo single that scores 2 runs. They increase the lead to 6-3 in the 3rd on back to back doubles from Butler and Smith. Things are looking fine until the 5th. Elvis Andrus singles, then a Schaplowsky puts 2 runners on. Raben singles to score one. Then Corson's control issues come into play again as he walks the bases loaded and then walks a runner in to make it a 1 run game. Beltre hits a double that scores 2 more and sends Corson to the showers after yet another disappointing postseason. Meche comes in and gives up a double that scores 2 more runs. The onslaught continues and by the time the inning is over Texas has an 11-6 lead. The lead is stretched to 13-7, but a Hosmer 2 run HR in the 7th makes it 13-9. Then in the 8th, Gonzalez has an RBI single. Hosmer comes up with another big hit, with a double that scores both Gonzalez and Schaplowsky. Suddenly it's a 1 run game. Could there be another miracle comeback in the works? Butler strikes out with the tying run on 2nd. Rangers closer Frank Francisco comes on in the 9th and squashes all comeback talk by setting the Royals down in order. The Rangers advance to the ALCS. Texas 13, Kansas City 12

Bah! Damn bullpen!

Bullpen? Sounds like it was more on the starters

SI

What is up with our team?

What is up with our team?

I'll write up the Pirates 1st round series soon.

So I was finally able to recover this dynasty and will get it going again....

Divisional Series: Pittsburgh Pirates (91-71) vs. San Francisco Giants (101-61)

The Giants were far and away the best team in baseball this season, 7 games better than the next best team in either league. They had a balanced team, with 4th in runs scored and 4th in runs allowed. The staff was led by ace Tim Lincecum (22-5, 2.55) and the offensive star was Pablo Sandoval (.353, 31, 123).


Game 1 - Jordan Zimmerman vs. Tim Lincecum

Ciccarelli opens the game with a single and steals 2nd, but is stranded on a strikeout and back to back groundouts. Zimmerman has a rough start as 4 of the first 5 batters he faces reached base, leading to two runs. Pirates get runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out in the next inning, but both are stranded. In the 4th, the Giants add to their lead on a solo shot from Jonathan White. With a 3 run lead, Tim Lincecum finds the zone and retires 17 consecutive batters. Lincecum is pulled in the 9th and the Pirates manage a scare by getting the bases loaded, but Clarence Gibbs strikes out to end it. San Francisco 4, Pittsburgh 0

Game 2 - Rich Harden vs. Madison Bumgartner

For some reason, the Pirates decide to sit Ciccarelli for this one and start Gorky Hernandez in CF. He would prove to be ineffective with an 0 for 4 day, but the Pirates did get off to a good start as a Pedro Alvarez solo HR gave them a 1st inning lead. However, Pirates starter Harden gets into control issues in the 3rd inning, walking two batters. Nate Schierholtz makes him pay with a grounder that gets through the infield and ties the game 1-1. Both offenses miss multiple chances with runners in scoring position and it is still tied in the 9th inning. Brock Holt singles to lead off the inning then moves to 2nd on a grounder. Fielder is intentionally walked. Giants 3B Mat Gamel is unable to handle a Jolton Joe grounder, loading the bases with 1 out. Then the Pirates finally send Ciccarelli in the game and on a 1-1 pitch, he doubles to left center, scoring all three baserunners and giving the Pirates a 4-1 lead. Giants get two hits in the bottom half, but a baserunning and two strikeouts seals the game. Pittsburgh 4, San Francisco 1

Game 3 - Zack Wheeler vs. Brad Hand

After an uneventful first inning, the Pirates are the first to get on board in the 2nd when Jolton Joe draws a walk and Hillebrew sends an 0-1 pitch 440 ft for a 2-0 lead. Later in the inning, Sonny walks to load the bases with 2 outs. The Pirates manage one more run on a wild pitch to make it a 3-0 lead. The Pirates add to their lead in the 5th when Brock Holt triples and a Volmert grounder scores him. Meanwhile, unheralded pitcher Brad Hand (5.51 ERA in the regular season) was on fire, going 5 1/3 before allowing a hit. A solo HR by Chris Young ends the shutout bid, but isn't enough to make the game competitive. A Volmert double scores Sonny in the 7th and the Pirates tack on one more in the 9th for an easy victory. Pittsburgh 6, San Francisco 1

Game 4 - Jordan Zimmerman vs. Tim Lincecum

A rematch of the pitchers from game 1 which was dominated by Lincecum. He's not quite as dominant this time, getting through the first two innings but surrendering the lead on a solo HR by Brock Holt. A 70 minute rain delay in the 4th inning sends both pitchers from the game. Ervin Santana comes in for Lincecum and the Pirates immediately threaten with a Joe single and Hillebrew walk. A short Tony Sanchez single loads the bases with 1 out, but the Pirates cannot convert this opportunity. Santana gets into more trouble in the 5th, when he allows back to back walks. A single from Fielder leads to another missed chance when Holt is thrown out at home. A wild pitch sends the runners to 2nd and 3rd, where Volmert scores on a wild pitch to make it 2-0. In the 7th, the attack relief pitcher Evan Meek with a double and a walk. A sac bunt moves the runners to 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Pinch hitter Ehire Adrianza singles and both runners score to tie the game. In the bottom of the 9th, the Pirates get bases loaded again but Joe grounds out and we head to extra innings. Lots of extra innings. The Pirates squander many opportunities, including twice mroe having bases loaded and twice hitting into double plays. The stalemate isn't broken until Josh Mazzola hits a solo HR in the 16th to give the Giants the lead. Volmert, Fielder, and Joe go down in order and the Pirates lose a heartbreaker, leaving the series tied at 2. San Francisco 3, Pittsburgh 2

Game 5 - Rich Harden vs. Madison Bumgarner

In the deciding game, Pittsburgh gets things started when Harden gets hit by a pitch, then scores on a Clarence Gibbs triple. Gibbs scores on a sac fly to make it 2-0. The Giants get one back in the 4th when Schierholtz triples and scores on a Sandoval sac fly. They tie it in the 5th when Mazzola scores from third on a fielder's choice. Two more scoreless innings from the starters and it is 2-2 in the 7th. Holt and Gibbs single, followed by an Alvarez walk to give the Pirates bases loaded with 1 out and chasing Bumgarner from the game. A Jolton Joe single scores one runner to make it 3-2. Then Todd Volmert sends a 1-1 pitch 429 feet for a grand slam home run. The onslaught continues after Hillebrew and Sanchez get on base and Sonny hits a line drive HR to make it a 10-2 lead. Once Harden leaves the game, the Giants feast on relief pitching and pull to within 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th, but Danny Herrera comes in and closes things down. The Pirates advance to the NLCS. Pittsburgh 11, San Francisco 8.

Do we get to wait another year for the next playoff series ;)

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