SB Nation Kansas City - Royals Vs. White Sox: Luis Mendoza Solid But Kansas City Falls 2-1https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2012-07-15T16:17:04-05:00http://kansascity.sbnation.com/rss/stream/29210852012-07-15T16:17:04-05:002012-07-15T16:17:04-05:00Royals Vs. White Sox Final Score: Chris Sale Out Duels Luis Mendoza 2-1
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> drop two of three to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> as they lose on Sunday by a score of 2-1. The Royals got a solid performance from starter <span>Luis Mendoza</span> who once again didn't get very much support from his offensive teammates. </p>
<p>Mendoza gave up a run in each of the first and second innings including a first inning homerun by <span>Adam Dunn</span>. He settled down from there pitching 7 1/3 innings while allowing just four hits. <span>Chris Sale</span> picks up his 11th win of the season going eight innings and scattering 10 hits and allowing one run. <span>Addison Reed</span> picked up his 14th save of the season with a scoreless ninth. </p>
<p>Four different Royals had at least two hits including <span>Alex Gordon</span> and <span>Lorenzo Cain</span>. Kansas City however was just 2 for 12 with runners in scoring position, hit into two double-plays and left eight men on base. </p>
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<p><span>Chris Sale</span> is one of the toughest left handed pitchers in the league but the Royals are one of just two teams to hang a loss on the tough Chicago lefty this season. <span>Lorenzo Cain</span> will be making his eighth start of the season and will be hitting clean up for the Royals. Cain is hitting .238 with three RBIs since coming off the disabled list. </p>
<p>Here is a look at the full lineups for Sunday's series finale between the <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas City Royals</a> and the <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago White Sox</a>:</p>
<p>Kansas City Royals</p>
<p>1. <span>Alex Gordon</span> LF<br>2. Alcides Escobar SS<br>3. <span>Billy Butler</span> 1B<br>4. Lorenzo Cain CF<br>5. <span>Yuniesky Betancourt</span> DH<br>6. Jeff Francouer RF<br>7. <span>Mike Moustakas</span> 3B<br>8. <span>Salvador Perez</span> C<br>9. <span>Chris Getz</span> 2B</p>
<p>Chicago White Sox</p>
<p>1. <span>Alejandro De Aza</span> CF<br>2. <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> 3B<br>3. <span>Adam Dunn</span> DH<br>4. <span>Paul Konerko</span> 1B<br>5. <span>Alex Rios</span> RF<br>6. <span>A.J. Pierzynski</span> C<br>7. Dayan Viciedo LF<br>8. Alexei Ramirez SS<br>9. <span>Gordon Beckham</span> 2B</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/15/3160663/royals-vs-white-sox-starting-lineupsKris Willis2012-07-15T07:35:41-05:002012-07-15T07:35:41-05:00Royals Vs. White Sox Sunday Time, TV, Radio Info And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> will turn to <span>Luis Mendoza</span> as they seek a series win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals suffered a 9-8 loss on Friday night coming out of the All-Star break but bounced back with a 6-3 win on Saturday. </p>
<p>Mendoza is 3-5 with a 4.50 ERA on the season and took the loss after allowing three runs in six innings last time out against Toronto. Mendoza could use some support from his offense after receiving just seven runs in his last five starts. </p>
<p>The White Sox will counter with All-Star lefty <span>Chris Sale</span> who is 10-2 with a 2.19 ERA on the season. One of Sale's two losses on the season came at the hands of the Royals who clipped him for three runs and seven hits in just five innings of a 5-0 win back on May 12. </p>
<p><b>Game Date/Time:</b> Sunday, July 15, 1:10 p.m. CT</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri</p>
<p><b>TV:</b> Fox Sports Kansas City</p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>KCSP 610</p>
<p><b>Online Streaming: </b>MLB.tv</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/15/3160460/royals-vs-white-sox-sunday-time-tv-radio-infoKris Willis2012-07-14T21:50:16-05:002012-07-14T21:50:16-05:00Royals Vs. White Sox Final Score: Alcides Escobar Hits A Pair Of Home Runs As KC Defeats Chicago 6-3
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> shortstop <span>Alcides Escobar</span> scored the eventual game winning run when he hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the seventh off of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> starting pitcher <span>Jake Peavy</span>. The home run broke a 3-3 tie and the Royals ultimately won 6-3.</p>
<p>The Royals offense kept clicking as they put up a pair of insurance runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to put the Royals up three. The two runs came when <span>Jeff Francoeur</span> hit a RBI single which knocked in pinch runner <span>Jason Bourgeois</span>, and the other run came when pinch hitter <span>Lorenzo Cain</span> hit a sacrifice fly that scored <span>Mike Moustakas</span>. </p>
<p>The Royals got a decent effort from starting pitcher <span>Luke Hochevar</span> who lasted five innings and gave up three earned runs, but it was the four relievers who helped seal the deal for the Royals. The relief staff pitched four innings of scoreless baseball and allowed only three hits. <span>Greg Holland</span> earned the win by pitching 1.1 innings by pitching in the seventh and eight innings, and the save went to <span>Jonathan Broxton</span> who pitched a perfect ninth to earn his 22nd save of the year.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/14/3160050/royals-white-sox-final-score-alcides-escobar-home-runsJeremy Mauss2012-07-14T15:44:30-05:002012-07-14T15:44:30-05:00Royals Vs. White Sox Game 2 Lineup Announced
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> are in the second game of their third game set, and even Friday night's 14-inning game the Royals lineup has little changes. Chris Gets will be batting seventh and is getting the start at second base with <span>Yuniesky Betancourt</span> getting the night off. Jarrod Dyson gets the nod at centerfield and will bat ninth over <span>Lorenzo Cain</span>.</p>
<p>The only change for the White Sox is having Tyler Flowers getting the start at catcher with <span>A.J. Pierzynski</span> getting the evening off after catching the entire 14-inning game on Friday night.</p>
<p>Royals lineup:<br>1. <span>Alex Gordon</span> LF<br>2. Alcides Escobar SS<br>3. <span>Eric Hosmer</span> 1B<br>4. <span>Billy Butler</span> DH<br>5. <span>Mike Moustakas</span> 3B<br>6. <span>Jeff Francoeur</span> RF<br>7. <span>Chris Getz</span> 2B<br>8. <span>Salvador Perez</span> C<br>9. <span>Jarrod Dyson</span> CF<br><span>Luke Hochevar</span> P</p>
<p>White Sox lineup:<br>1. <span>Alejandro De Aza</span> CF<br>2. <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> 3B<br>3. <span>Adam Dunn</span> 1B<br>4. <span>Paul Konerko</span> DH<br>5. <span>Alex Rios</span> RF<br>6. Alexei Ramirez SS<br>7. Dayan Viciedo LF<br>8. <span>Tyler Flowers</span> C<br>9. <span>Gordon Beckham</span> 2B<br><span>Jake Peavy</span> P</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/14/3159488/royals-vs-white-sox-game-2-lineup-announcedJeremy Mauss2012-07-14T08:13:07-05:002012-07-14T08:13:07-05:00Kansas City Royals Vs. Chicago White Sox: Saturday Preview, TV Schedule And More
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<p>After losing a 14 inning contest on Friday night, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> look to rebound on Saturday night. And to do so, they'll need a strong effort out of starting pitcher <span>Luke Hochevar</span>.</p>
<p>Friday night's starter <span>Bruce Chen</span> couldn't escape the fifth inning, and Kansas City's bullpen threw nearly 10 innings in the one-run loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">White Sox</a>. </p>
<p>Hochevar will be tasked with quieting Chicago's bats, and working deep into the game. The start will be Hochevar's first since July 5, when he sprained his ankle. To date, Hochevar has a 6-8 record, 5.14 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. Hochevar has held opposing hitters to a .281 average, while striking out just 71 in 98 innings of work.</p>
<p>Kansas City's offense will face off against 2012 All-Star and former Cy Young award winner <span>Jake Peavy</span>. Peavy has regained his Cy Young form this year, as evidenced by his 0.99 WHIP. Peavy has struck out 108 and walked just 26 in 120 innings of work, and has a 2.85 ERA and 7-5 record to show for his strong efforts.</p>
<p>First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. CT. Televised coverage can be found on FOX Sports Kansas City.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Royals, <a href="http://www.royalsreview.com" target="_blank">head over to Royals Review</a>.</i></p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> didn't get the second half started on the right note on Friday night, losing a marathon game to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a>. Nine pitchers later, the Royals fell to Chicago 9-8 in 14 innings.</p>
<p>The Royals led the White Sox 7-6 headed into the ninth inning, but potential trade bait Jon Broxton blew the save -- his fourth blown save of the year.<span>A.J. Pierzynski</span> singled home <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> in the ninth, tying the game at seven all. Broxton really struggled in his outing, giving up two hits and two walks in an inning, and was lucky only to allow one run.</p>
<p>It looked like the Royals were going to lose in the 12th inning, after <span>Gordon Beckham</span> doubled home <span>Jordan Danks</span> in the top half. KC's offense battled back, though. <span>Alex Gordon</span> grounded out, scoring <span>Jeff Francoeur</span> and knotting the game up at 8-8 after 12 innings.</p>
<p><span>Everett Teaford</span> was unable keep Chicago's offense suppressed, though. In the 14th, Kevin Youkilis hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Gordon Beckham, and giving the White Sox a 9-8 lead -- a margin that they'd win by.</p>
<p>Teaford picked up the loss, allowing one run on three hits and a walk in two innings of work. </p>
<p>Kansas City's starter <span>Bruce Chen</span> did not factor into the decision. Chen surrendered six runs on nine hits and three walks in four and 2/3 innings of work. </p>
<p>With the bullpen throwing nearly 10 innings on Friday night, the Royals will hope from a strong effort from <span>Luke Hochevar</span>.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Royals, head over to<a href="http://www.royalsreview.com" target="_blank"> Royals Review</a>.</i></p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/14/3158795/royals-vs-white-sox-final-score-kc-drops-14-inning-game-9-8JP Starkey2012-07-13T16:37:23-05:002012-07-13T16:37:23-05:00Royals Vs. White Sox: Friday's Lineups Announced
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<p>Fresh off hosting the All-Star Game, the Royals welcome the AL Central-leading White Sox to town. <span>Bruce Chen</span> will take the mound for the Royals, while <span>Jose Quintana</span> will pitch for Chicago. Friday's lineups have been announced.</p>
<p>Here is the Royals lineup:</p>
<p>1. <span>Alex Gordon</span> LF</p>
<p>2. Alcides Escobar SS</p>
<p>3. <span>Eric Hosmer</span> 1B</p>
<p>4. <span>Billy Butler</span> DH</p>
<p>5. <span>Yuniesky Betancourt</span> 2B</p>
<p>6. <span>Mike Moustakas</span> 3B</p>
<p>7. <span>Jeff Francoeur</span> RF</p>
<p>8. <span>Salvador Perez</span> C</p>
<p>9. <span>Lorenzo Cain</span> CF</p>
<p>Here is the White Sox lineup:</p>
<p>1. <span>Alejandro De Aza</span> CF</p>
<p>2. <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> 3B</p>
<p>3. <span>Adam Dunn</span> DH</p>
<p>4. <span>Paul Konerko</span> 1B</p>
<p>5. <span>Alex Rios</span> RF</p>
<p>6. <span>A.J. Pierzynski</span> C</p>
<p>7. Dayan Viciedo LF</p>
<p>8. Alexei Ramirez SS</p>
<p>9. <span>Gordon Beckham</span> 2B</p>
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