SB Nation Kansas City - Will Smith Gets Hammered In Royals Debut Against Yankshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2012-05-23T21:39:46-05:00http://kansascity.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27973932012-05-23T21:39:46-05:002012-05-23T21:39:46-05:00Royals Vs. Yankees: New York Smacks Kansas City, 8-3
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<p>The New York Yankees took the final game of their series with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> by a final score of, 8-3.</p>
<p><span>Alex Rodriguez</span> led the offense for New York with three RBI's in the ball game while <span>Curtis Granderson</span>, <span>Mark Teixeira</span>, <span>Robinson Cano</span> and <span>Andruw Jones</span> each contributed one to the Yankee's cause while pitcher Andy Petite notched his second win of the season, bringing his record to 2-1 on the year.</p>
<p>For the Royals, <span>Eric Hosmer</span> led the way way with three hits in the game while <span>Alcides Escobar</span> and <span>Mitch Maier</span> contributed two, but Kansas City just wasn't able to generate much offense. <span>Will Smith</span> got the loss for Kansas City while giving up five earned runs and bringing his ERA up to 13.50.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/5/23/3040039/royals-vs-yankees-new-york-smacks-kansas-city-8-3Bryan Crawford2012-05-23T17:16:48-05:002012-05-23T17:16:48-05:00Kansas City Royals Vs. New York Yankees: Wednesday Lineups
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> wrap up a three-game set against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">New York Yankees</a> on Wednesday night, as they look to take the series in Wednesday's rubber match. KC blanked the Yankees 6-0 on Monday behind <span>Felipe Paulino</span>, but lost Tuesday night's contest 3-2.</p>
<p>Both Ned Yost and Joe Girardi have announced the starting lineups for Wednesday night's game, and they are as follows:</p>
<h5>Kansas City Royals</h5>
<p>LF <span>Alex Gordon</span><br>2B <span>Johnny Giavotella</span><br>DH <span>Billy Butler</span><br>RF <span>Jeff Francoeur</span><br>3B <span>Mike Moustakas</span><br>SS Alcides Escobar<br>1B <span>Eric Hosmer</span><br> C <span>Humberto Quintero</span><br>CF <span>Mitch Maier</span></p>
<p>SP <span>Will Smith</span> (presumably gettin' jiggy with it)</p>
<h5>New York Yankees</h5>
<p>SS <span>Derek Jeter</span><br>CF <span>Curtis Granderson</span><br>1B Mark Teixeria<br>3B <span>Alex Rodriguez</span><br>2B <span>Robinson Cano</span><br>RF <span>Nick Swisher</span><br>DH <span>Andruw Jones</span><br> C Russel Martin<br>LF <span>Jayson Nix</span></p>
<p>SP <span>Andy Pettitte</span></p>
<p>KC gets to face Pettitte in just his third start since his return to the big leagues. Pettitte was shaky in his first start against Seattle, but dominated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a> over this past weekend.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Royals, be sure to check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.royalsreview.com">Royals Review and join the discussion</a>.</i></p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/5/23/3039612/kansas-city-royals-vs-new-york-yankees-wednesday-lineupsJP Starkey2012-05-23T08:20:51-05:002012-05-23T08:20:51-05:00Royals Vs. Yankees: Game 3 Preview, TV Info And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a>, looking for a left-handed arm, called up top prospect <span>Will Smith</span> from AAA Omaha after an injury to <span>Chris Getz</span>, and starting the first-timer against Andy Petite at Yankees Stadium Wednesday night. The game is Smith's first start in the majors, and the 482nd for Petite, who has come out of retirement twice. <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_23_atlmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=preview#gid=2012_05_23_kcamlb_nyamlb_1&mode=preview">According to MLB.com</a>, Smith has a ton of potential, despite the daunting first start:</p>
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<p>The left-hander entered the season ranked as the Royals' No. 15 prospect by MLB.com. He pitched well last season, going 13-9 with a 3.85 ERA in 27 starts for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. In nine starts with Omaha this season, Smith went 1-3 with a 4.01 ERA.</p>
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<p><b>Date / Time:</b> Wednesday, May 23, 6:05 p.m. CT</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Yankee Stadium, New York, New York</p>
<p><b>TV: </b>Fox Sports KC</p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>KCSP 610</p>
<p><b>Probable Starters: </b>WIll Smith (0-0) vs. Andy Petitie (1-1)</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/5/23/3038424/royals-vs-yankees-game-3-preview-tv-info-and-moreSteven Godfrey2012-05-22T21:06:26-05:002012-05-22T21:06:26-05:00Royals Vs. Yankees: KC Drops Close Game 3-2
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<p><span>Luke Hochevar</span> pitched a quality start, giving up three earned runs over 6 2/3 innings, but the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> could only manager two runs in a 3-2 loss.</p>
<p>Kansas City scored the first run of the game on a double from <span>Humberto Quintero</span> in the third inning. In the fourth, <span>Jeff Francoeur</span> hit a solo home run to extend the lead to 2-0.</p>
<p>But the Yankees got one run back in the following frame on a solo homer from <span>Robinson Cano</span>. In the bottom of the fifth, the Yankees loaded the bases with no outs. A single from <span>Derek Jeter</span> and a groundout from <span>Curtis Granderson</span> gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead.</p>
<p>Kansas City loaded the bases with two outs in the sixth but failed to score. <span>Alex Gordon</span> hit a ground rule double with one out in the ninth, but back-to-back groundouts ended the game.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/5/22/3037768/royals-vs-yankees-kc-drops-close-game-3-2Chris Vannini2012-05-22T18:56:30-05:002012-05-22T18:56:30-05:00Royals Vs. Yankees, Game 2 Lineups: Irving Falu Starts At Second For K.C.
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<p>With <span>Chris Getz</span> out of the lineup, <span>Irving Falu</span> will start at second base for a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> team that rocked New York in the first game of their three-game set on Monday night in The Bronx. For New York, Mark Texeria is in the lineup, although still <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/slumping-yankees-baseman-mark-teixeira-100-hopes-return-lineup-kansas-city-royals-article-1.1081715">not at 100 percent with bronchitis issues</a>.</p>
<p><b>Kansas City:</b></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">1. <span>Jarrod Dyson</span> (L) CF</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">2. <span>Eric Hosmer</span> (L) 1B</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">3. <span>Billy Butler</span> (R) DH</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">4. <span>Mike Moustakas</span> (L) 3B</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">5. <span>Jeff Francoeur</span> (R) RF</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">6. <span>Alex Gordon</span> (L) LF</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">7. Irving Falu (S) 2B</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">8. <span>Alcides Escobar</span> (R) SS</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">9. <span>Humberto Quintero</span> (R) C</span></p>
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<p><b>New York:</b></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">1. <span>Derek Jeter</span> (R) SS</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">2. <span>Curtis Granderson</span> (L) CF</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">3. <span>Robinson Cano</span> (L) 2B</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">4. <span>Alex Rodriguez</span> (R) 3B</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">5. <span>Raul Ibanez</span> (L) DH</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">6. <span>Nick Swisher</span> (S) RF</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">7. <span>Mark Teixeira</span> (S) 1B</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">8. <span>Russell Martin</span> (R) C</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">9. Dewayne Wise (L) LF</span></p>
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<p><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">For more on the Royals head on over to <a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #232e80; font-weight: bold;" href="http://royalsreview.com/">Royals Review</a> and go visit <a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #232e80; font-weight: bold;" href="http://pinstripealley.com/">Pinstripe Alley</a> for everything on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Yankees</a>. Go check out <a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #232e80; font-weight: bold;" href="http://mlb.sbnation.com/">Baseball Nation</a> for news and notes around the Major Leagues.</i></p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/5/22/3037560/royals-vs-yankees-game-2-lineups-irving-falu-starts-at-second-for-k-cSteven Godfrey2012-05-22T14:03:51-05:002012-05-22T14:03:51-05:00Royals Place Chris Getz On 15-Day Disabled List
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<p>The Kansas City Royals are forced to adjust once again to another player injury in a season already riddled with such maneuvers. This time it's middle infielder Chris Getz who was placed today on the Disabled List.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Royals">#Royals</a> select contract of LHP Will Smith from Omaha & place Chris Getz on 15-day D.L. with left ribcage contusion.(cont.)</p>
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a data-datetime="2012-05-22T18:55:34+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/205009023186108416">May 22, 2012</a>
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<p>The Royals have Alcides Escobar and Johnny Giavotella up the middle and Irving Falu can back up both positions. Getz is hitting .277 on the season thus far with 0 home runs and 8 RBI. Where his impact might be felt even more is in the field where Getz only has one error at second base.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/5/22/3036932/royals-place-chris-getz-on-15-day-disabled-listMatt Conner2012-05-22T08:34:37-05:002012-05-22T08:34:37-05:00Royals Vs. Yankees: Game 2 Preview, TV Info And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> put a hurting on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">New York Yankees</a> on Monday and look for a similar performance against the pinstripes on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. </p>
<p>This is the second game of the three-game series between the two teams and the second road matchup of a nine-game road stretch for the Royals. Prior to the most recent 6-0 win over the Yankees, Kansas City had dropped four of its last five games. </p>
<p>Tuesday's pitching duel looks to be a hitter's dream on both sides. The Royals are starting <span>Luke Hochevar</span>, who holds a 3-4 record with a 7.02 ERA on the season. And Yankees pitcher <span>Phil Hughes</span> is barely any better, working with 3-5 record and a 5.23 ERA. </p>
<p>Here is a look at the schedule for the Royals-Yankees game:</p>
<p>Date/Time: Tuesday, May 22, 6:05 p.m. CDT</p>
<p>Location: Yankee Stadium</p>
<p>TV: Fox Sports Kansas City </p>
<p>Online streaming: MLB.TV</p>
<p><i>For more on the Royals head on over to <a href="http://royalsreview.com">Royals Review</a> and go visit <a href="http://pinstripealley.com">Pinstripe Alley</a> for everything on the Yankees. Go check out <a href="http://mlb.sbnation.com">Baseball Nation</a> for news and notes around the Major Leagues.</i></p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/5/22/3036173/royals-vs-yankees-game-2-preview-tv-infoBrandon Scott2012-05-21T21:27:21-05:002012-05-21T21:27:21-05:00Royals Vs. Yankees: Felipe Paulino Dominates Potent New York Lineup As KC Wins 6-0
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<p>Felipe Paulino threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> started off the road trip on a high note with Monday's 6-0 win.</p>
<p>Kansas City jumped on New York in the opening frame when <span>Mike Moustakas</span> hit a two-run homer to give the Royals a 2-0 lead. Moustakas went 1-for-4. <span>Eric Hosmer</span> has struggled mightily this season, but he extended the Royals' lead to 3-0 with an RBI-double in the third inning. </p>
<p><span>Jeff Francoeur</span> hit a two-run blast in the seventh as KC put the game out of reach. Tim Collins pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings and Aaron Crow pitched a perfect ninth to close out the game.</p>
<p>Coming off a 1-4 homestand, getting off to a good start on this road trip was important for the Royals, who are now 3-2 against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Yankees</a> this season.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/5/21/3035510/royals-vs-yankees-felipe-paulino-dominates-potent-new-york-lineup-asChris Vannini