SB Nation Kansas City - Royals Drop Rubber Game Against Angels, 11-6https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2012-07-25T17:46:37-05:00http://kansascity.sbnation.com/rss/stream/29418042012-07-25T17:46:37-05:002012-07-25T17:46:37-05:00Kansas City Royals Vs. Los Angeles Angels Final Score: Halos Top KC, 11-5
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> were unable to build on Tuesday's win, much to the chagrin of the Royals and Royals fans. <span>Luke Hochevar</span> had a disastrous outing on Wednesday, lasting just three innings, surrendering eight runs (six earned) on nine hits, while recording just nine outs in Los Angeles' 11-6 win over the Royals.</p>
<p>After jumping out to a quick 8-0 lead, it looked like the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a>, with ace <span>Jered Weaver</span> on the mound, were in complete control of the game. <span>Billy Butler</span> hit a two-run homer off of Weaver in the fifth to cut the deficit to 8-2, and <span>Jeff Francoeur</span> belted a three-run homer off of <span>Scott Downs</span> in the eighth to cut Los Angeles' lead to 8-5.</p>
<p>Kansas City's bullpen, though, couldn't hold the Angels down in the bottom half of the eighth. <span>Mike Trout</span> belted his 16th homer, a two-run shot off of Louis Coleman to extend Los Angeles' lead to 10-5. <span>Torii Hunter</span> hit a solo shot off of Coleman, good for back-to-back homers for Trout and Hunter, giving the Angels an 11-5 lead.</p>
<p>Billy Butler singled home <span>Alex Gordon</span> in the ninth to account for Kansas City's sixth run. Butler finished the day 2-4, with a home run, walk, and three runs batted in.</p>
<p>Six members of Los Angeles' lineup recorded multi-hit games, with Hunter going 4-5 and Albert Callaspo going 3-4. All in all, Kansas City's pitchers allowed a staggering 17 hits in the losing effort.</p>
<p>The Royals will look to rebound this weekend in Seattle against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Mariners</a>.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/25/3187243/kansas-city-royals-vs-los-angeles-angels-final-score-halos-top-kc-11-6JP Starkey2012-07-25T12:43:51-05:002012-07-25T12:43:51-05:00Will Smith Gives Royals Much-Needed Breakthrough Performance Against Angels
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> needed someone to come through -- anyone for that matter. The starting rotation has been absolutely abysmal and, at this point in the season, it seems as if the front office is throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. From trading disappointing starter Jon Sanchez for <span>Jeremy Guthrie</span> to going with long relievers or fringe prospects on the mound, the Royals have been desperate for a starter to come forward. Enter <span>Will Smith</span>.</p>
<p>Smith made his Major League debut earlier this season to subpar results at 1-2 overall with a 9.00 ERA. Yet after shaking jitters and regaining his command and confidence again in AAA Omaha, he's been much better on the mound the second time around. In fact, he delivered a very strong seven-inning performance last night against the dominant <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> line-up.</p>
<p>"Something just clicked," <a href="http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_24_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=kc" target="_blank">Smith said</a> afterward. "Some nights are like that. You struggle through the first innings with fastball command, something clicks and it's there. The first three innings I had no fastball command, and after that it showed up, which was nice."</p>
<p>Smith allowed only two hits and one run in seven innings to show why he's earned a chance to start in the majors. Given his performance last night, he's bound to get several more attempts to stick. The Royals needed something and apparently Smith was more than ready to answer the call.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/25/3186544/will-smith-gives-royals-much-needed-breakthrough-performance-againstMatt Conner2012-07-25T12:37:25-05:002012-07-25T12:37:25-05:00Royals Vs. Angels: Wednesday's Lineups Announced
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<p>The lineups for Wednesday's rubber match of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> three-game series with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a>, a get-away game set to begin at 3:35 this afternoon, are out:</p>
<p>Kansas City:</p>
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<p>1. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=gordoal01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Alex Gordon (L) LF</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=gordoal01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>2. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=escobal02&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Alcides Escobar (R) SS</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=escobal02&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>3. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=cainlo01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Lorenzo Cain (R) CF</a></p>
<p>4. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=butlebi03&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Billy Butler (R) DH</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=butlebi03&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>5. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=moustmi01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Mike Moustakas (L) 3B</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=moustmi01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>6. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=perezsa02&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Salvador Perez (R) C</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=perezsa02&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>7. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=francje02&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Jeff Francoeur (R) RF</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=francje02&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>8. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=hosmeer01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Eric Hosmer (L) 1B</a></p>
<p>9. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=betanyu01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Yuniesky Betancourt (R) 2B</a></p>
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<p>Los Angeles:</p>
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<p>1. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=troutmi01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Mike Trout (R) LF</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=troutmi01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>2. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=hunteto01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Torii Hunter (R) DH</a></p>
<p>3. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=trumbma01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Mark Trumbo (R) RF</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=trumbma01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>4. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=moralke01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Kendrys Morales (S) 1B</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=moralke01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>5. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=callaal01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Alberto Callaspo (S) 3B</a></p>
<p>6. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=kendrho01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Howard Kendrick (R) 2B</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=kendrho01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference"></a>7. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=izturma01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Maicer Izturis (S) SS</a></p>
<p>8. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=bourjpe01&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Peter Bourjos (R) CF</a></p>
<p>9. <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=wilsobo02&year=Career&t=b" target="bref" title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference">Bobby Wilson (R) C</a></p>
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<p>Angels manager Mike Scioscia juggled his lineup to give <span>Albert Pujols</span> (elbow) the day off and keep <span>Torii Hunter</span> (ribs) out of the field; both were banged up their 4-1 loss to Kansas City on Tuesday night.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/25/3186528/royals-vs-angels-wednesday-lineupJonathan Tjarks2012-07-25T08:44:46-05:002012-07-25T08:44:46-05:00Royals Vs. Angels Preview: Wednesday Game Time, TV Info And More
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<div class="commentable-body">After defeating the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> of Anaheim Tuesday night 4-1, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> will look to take the rubber game of their three-game series this afternoon at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.</div>
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<span>Luke Hochevar</span> (6-8, 4.91 ERA) will take the mound for the Royals, looking to continue his strong run of form over the past six weeks. Hochevar has given up three earned runs of less in six of his last seven starts, including his last start when he gave up five hits and one run in seven innings against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a>.</div>
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<div class="commentable-body">The Angels will counter with <span>Jered Weaver</span> (12-1, 2.20 ERA), who is having yet another Cy Young caliber season. Weaver has given up two earned runs or less in eight of his last nine starts. In his last time out against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> on July 20, Weaver gave up six hits and one earned run in seven innings of work<br>
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<p>Check out the game schedule and broadcast information right here:</p>
<p><b>Date/Time</b>: Wednesday, July 25, 3:35 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: Fox Sports Kansas City</p>
<p><b>Online streaming</b>: MLB.tv</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/25/3185960/royals-vs-angels-preview-wednesday-game-time-tv-info-and-moreKen DeCelles2012-07-25T08:01:54-05:002012-07-25T08:01:54-05:00Royals Vs. Angels Final Score: Smith Brilliant As Royals Beat Angels 4-1
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<span>Will Smith</span> gave up only two hits and one earned run over seven innings as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> of Anaheim 4-1 Tuesday night.</div>
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<div class="commentable-body">Kansas City took an early 2-0 lead after <span>Lorenzo Cain</span> belted his third home run of the year over the left field fence. The Angels grabbed their only run of the game in the bottom of the first, when <span>Mark Trumbo</span> pushed a single into left field that scored Torii Hunter to make it 2-1. That was the last real chance against Smith however, who went the next six innings without surrendering a hit. <br>
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<div class="commentable-body">The Royals wrapped up the scoring in the second, with <span>Alex Gordon</span> producing an RBI single and <span>Alcides Escobar</span> grounding into a fielders choice that scored <span>Chris Getz</span>.</div>
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<span>Garrett Richards</span> took the loss for the Angels, giving up five hits and four earned runs in five innings of work. Jonathon Broxton pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 25th save of the year.<br>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/25/3185842/royals-vs-angels-final-score-will-smith-lorenzo-cain-alex-gordon-mark-trumboKen DeCelles2012-07-24T19:16:34-05:002012-07-24T19:16:34-05:00Royals Vs. Angels: Tuesday's Lineups Announced
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> will look to even the three-game series against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> on Tuesday night in Anaheim. Kansas City fell 6-3 in the series-opener on Monday. Tuesday'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>Lorenzo Cain</span> CF</p>
<p>4. <span>Billy Butler</span> DH</p>
<p>5. <span>Mike Moustakas</span> 3B</p>
<p>6. <span>Salvador Perez</span> C</p>
<p>7. <span>Jeff Francoeur</span> RF</p>
<p>8. <span>Eric Hosmer</span> 1B</p>
<p>9. <span>Chris Getz</span> 2B</p>
<p>Here is the Angels lineup:</p>
<p>1. <span>Mike Trout</span> CF</p>
<p>2. <span>Torii Hunter</span> RF</p>
<p>3. <span>Albert Pujols</span> DH</p>
<p>4. <span>Mark Trumbo</span> LF</p>
<p>5. Howard Kendrick 2B</p>
<p>6. <span>Kendrys Morales</span> 1B</p>
<p>7. <span>Alberto Callaspo</span> 3B</p>
<p>8. <span>Jean Segura</span> SS</p>
<p>9. <span>John Hester</span> C</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/24/3184989/royals-vs-angels-tuesdays-lineups-announcedChris Vannini2012-07-24T10:38:54-05:002012-07-24T10:38:54-05:00Royals Vs. Angels Preview: Game Schedule, TV Info And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> resume their three-game series on Tuesday as the struggling Royals attempt to knock off a likely playoff contending team in Los Angeles. Kansas City dropped the series opener on Monday by a score of 6-3. In Tuesday's game, <span>Will Smith</span> (1-3, 7.97 ERA) faces <span>Garrett Richards</span> (3-1, 3.53 ERA).</p>
<p>Both of these starting pitchers have spent time in the Minor Leagues recently. In Smith's last start, returning from a brief Minor League stint, he gave up eight hits, four earned runs and a homer in a 6-1 loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Seattle Mariners</a>. </p>
<p>Check out the game schedule and broadcast information right here:</p>
<p><b>Date/Time</b>: Tuesday, July 24, 10:05 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: Fox Sports Kansas City</p>
<p><b>Online streaming</b>: MLB.tv</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/24/3181291/royals-vs-angels-preview-game-schedule-tv-infoBrandon Scott2012-07-24T09:00:24-05:002012-07-24T09:00:24-05:00Will Smith Earns Another Start With Kansas City Royals Rotation
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> need several of their top pitching prospects to begin to come through, but so far it seems that they're either injured or disappointing as the reach the highest levels. <span>Jake Odorizzi</span> will hopefully become the next great pitcher for the Royals as he advances through the system, but <span>Will Smith</span> is also staking his claim at the part and hopes to land a long-term position in the rotation, even if it's not as the staff ace. </p>
<p>Smith already earned a promotion earlier this year to make his Major League debut and the results weren't so great. He went 1-2 with a 9.00 ERA and found himself back in AAA Omaha after only three starts. However, his most recent start after being called back up brought a higher level of comfort and confidence and his talent really shone through despite giving up four earned runs against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Mariners</a>.</p>
<p>"We want to see Will Smith continue to develop. He's a 22-year-old left-hander who we think has a chance to be a solid back end of the rotation starter at the big league level on a real good team," <a href="http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120723&content_id=35433918&notebook_id=35433922&vkey=notebook_kc&c_id=kc" target="_blank">KC manager Ned Yost said</a>. "Teaford fits better long right now."</p>
<p>Smith will get his next start on Thursday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a>.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/24/3180755/will-smith-kansas-city-royals-rotation-angelsMatt Conner