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Royals' Joakim Soria Enjoys Breaking Records

Kansas City Royals' Joakim Soria is having another excellent year as the Royals tumble down the last stretch of the season.

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On Monday night against the Twins, Soria tied a career high and set a Royals club record.

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42 saves: Ties his 2008 career high.

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22 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings: New Royals record and broke Rusty Meachen's 1994 record.

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Per the Star, he said of the record:

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"That’s a good number," Soria said, "but it’s still just a number."
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Humble. I think there's a reason people like this guy (other than being lights out).