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< Aug. 15 MLB Scores
Kansas City Royals48-69
Final2 - 4
Minnesota Twins59-55
Play-by-Play Box Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T H E ------------------------------------------ KC 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0 MIN 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 x 4 11 0
W: Joe Ryan (9-5)
L: Kris Bubic (2-7)
S: Jorge Lopez (21)
Play-by-play:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9th Inning:
T9
Royals challenged (force play), call on the field was upheld: Royals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: MJ Melendez grounds into a double play, first baseman Tim Beckham to shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Tim Beckham. Nicky Lopez out at 2nd. MJ Melendez out at 1st.
2-4
T9
Nicky Lopez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Max Kepler. Ryan O'Hearn to 3rd.
2-4
T9
Michael A. Taylor strikes out swinging.
2-4
T9
Ryan O'Hearn doubles (3) on a line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton.
2-4
T9
Pitching Change: Jorge Lopez replaces Jhoan Duran.
2-4
T9
Defensive Substitution: Sandy Leon replaces Jake Cave, batting 9th, playing catcher.
2-4
T9
Defensive Substitution: Tim Beckham replaces second baseman Jorge Polanco, batting 5th, playing first base.
2-4
T9
Defensive switch from first base to second base for Luis Arraez.
2-4
8th Inning:
B8
Luis Arraez flies out to left fielder Nate Eaton.
2-4
B8
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jake Cave replaces Gary Sanchez.
2-4
B8
Gary Sanchez walks.
2-4
B8
Max Kepler grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.
2-4
B8
Gio Urshela flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
2-4
B8
Pitching Change: Josh Staumont replaces Amir Garrett.
2-4
Middle 8th
T8
Nate Eaton strikes out swinging.
2-4
T8
Michael Massey grounds out sharply, first baseman Luis Arraez to pitcher Jhoan Duran.
2-4
T8
Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
2-4
T8
Pitching Change: Jhoan Duran replaces Griffin Jax.
2-4
T8
Gilberto Celestino remains in the game as the left fielder.
2-4
7th Inning:
B7
Gilberto Celestino grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.
2-4
B7
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Gilberto Celestino replaces Nick Gordon.
2-4
B7
Jorge Polanco grounds into a double play, third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. Byron Buxton to 3rd. Jose Miranda out at 2nd. Jorge Polanco out at 1st.
2-4
B7
Pitching Change: Amir Garrett replaces Jose Cuas.
2-4
B7
Jose Miranda hit by pitch. Byron Buxton to 2nd.
2-4
B7
Byron Buxton singles on a line drive to left fielder Nate Eaton.
2-4
Middle 7th
T7
Salvador Perez pops out to right fielder Max Kepler.
2-4
T7
Bobby Witt Jr. lines out sharply to right fielder Max Kepler.
2-4
T7
MJ Melendez walks.
2-4
T7
Nicky Lopez flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
2-4
T7
Pitching Change: Griffin Jax replaces Caleb Thielbar.
2-4
6th Inning:
B6
Carlos Correa grounds into a force out, third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey. Luis Arraez out at 2nd.
2-4
B6
Pitching Change: Jose Cuas replaces Kris Bubic.
2-4
B6
Luis Arraez walks.
2-4
B6
Gary Sanchez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Nate Eaton. Max Kepler scores. Gary Sanchez out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Nate Eaton to second baseman Michael Massey.
2-4
B6
Max Kepler doubles (14) on a sharp line drive to right fielder MJ Melendez.
2-3
B6
Gio Urshela flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
2-3
B6
Michael A. Taylor remains in the game as the center fielder.
2-3
B6
Defensive Substitution: Ryan O'Hearn replaces Brent Rooker, batting 7th, playing first base.
2-3
Middle 6th
T6
Michael A. Taylor strikes out swinging.
2-3
T6
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Michael A. Taylor replaces Kyle Isbel.
2-3
T6
Brent Rooker flies out to left fielder Nick Gordon.
2-3
T6
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Brent Rooker replaces Nick Pratto.
2-3
T6
Pitching Change: Caleb Thielbar replaces Joe Ryan.
2-3
T6
Nate Eaton strikes out swinging.
2-3
T6
Michael Massey doubles (4) on a fly ball to right fielder Max Kepler. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.
2-3
T6
Vinnie Pasquantino walks.
2-3
5th Inning:
B5
Nick Gordon strikes out swinging.
2-3
B5
Jorge Polanco out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Carlos Correa scores.
2-3
B5
Jose Miranda singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder MJ Melendez. Luis Arraez scores. Carlos Correa to 3rd.
2-2
B5
Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
2-1
B5
Carlos Correa singles on a ground ball to left fielder Nate Eaton. Luis Arraez to 2nd.
2-1
B5
Luis Arraez singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
2-1
Middle 5th
T5
Salvador Perez flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
2-1
T5
Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
2-1
T5
MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.
2-1
T5
Nicky Lopez singles on a line drive to right fielder Max Kepler.
2-1
4th Inning:
B4
Gary Sanchez strikes out on a foul tip.
2-1
B4
Max Kepler singles on a line drive to left fielder Nate Eaton.
2-1
B4
Gio Urshela strikes out swinging.
2-1
B4
Nick Gordon flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
2-1
Middle 4th
T4
Kyle Isbel pops out to third baseman Gio Urshela in foul territory.
2-1
T4
Nick Pratto pops out to third baseman Gio Urshela.
2-1
T4
Nate Eaton pops out to second baseman Jorge Polanco.
2-1
T4
Michael Massey doubles (3) on a line drive to right fielder Max Kepler.
2-1
3rd Inning:
B3
Jorge Polanco flies out to second baseman Michael Massey.
2-1
B3
Jose Miranda pops out to first baseman Nick Pratto on the infield fly rule.
2-1
B3
Byron Buxton singles on a line drive to left fielder Nate Eaton. Carlos Correa to 2nd.
2-1
B3
Carlos Correa walks.
2-1
B3
Luis Arraez grounds out to first baseman Nick Pratto.
2-1
Middle 3rd
T3
Vinnie Pasquantino lines out to shortstop Carlos Correa.
2-1
T3
Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Max Kepler.
2-1
T3
Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to second baseman Jorge Polanco.
2-1
T3
MJ Melendez grounds out, second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Luis Arraez.
2-1
2nd Inning:
B2
Gary Sanchez grounds into a double play, shortstop Nicky Lopez to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Nick Pratto. Max Kepler out at 2nd. Gary Sanchez out at 1st.
2-1
B2
Max Kepler singles on a line drive to left fielder Nate Eaton. Jorge Polanco scores. Nick Gordon to 2nd.
2-1
B2
Gio Urshela flies out to second baseman Michael Massey.
2-0
B2
Nick Gordon singles on a line drive to left fielder Nate Eaton. Jorge Polanco to 2nd.
2-0
B2
Jorge Polanco singles on a line drive to right fielder MJ Melendez.
2-0
Middle 2nd
T2
Nicky Lopez strikes out swinging.
2-0
T2
Kyle Isbel flies out to right fielder Max Kepler.
2-0
T2
Nate Eaton steals (2) 2nd base.
2-0
T2
Nick Pratto pops out to third baseman Gio Urshela.
2-0
T2
Nate Eaton walks.
2-0
1st Inning:
B1
Jose Miranda strikes out swinging.
2-0
B1
Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
2-0
B1
Carlos Correa walks.
2-0
B1
Luis Arraez strikes out swinging.
2-0
Middle 1st
T1
Michael Massey strikes out on a foul tip.
2-0
T1
Vinnie Pasquantino homers (8) on a fly ball to right field. Salvador Perez scores.
2-0
T1
Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to right fielder Max Kepler.
0-0
T1
Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.
0-0
T1
MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.
0-0
Box Score: Back to Top
Kansas City Royals Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 MJ Melendez RF
4 0 0 0 1 2 3 .228 .746
2 Bobby Witt Jr. 3B
4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .251 .724
3 Salvador Perez C
4 1 2 0 0 0 2 .223 .716
4 Vinnie Pasquantino DH
3 1 1 2 1 1 1 .261 .803
5 Michael Massey 2B
4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .341 .860
6 Nate Eaton LF
3 0 0 0 1 2 3 .205 .642
7 Nick Pratto 1B
2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .195 .689
S Brent Rooker PH
1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .154 .498
S Ryan O'Hearn 1B
1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .216 .585
8 Kyle Isbel CF
2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .221 .613
S Michael A. Taylor PH, CF
2 0 0 0 0 2 3 .273 .712
9 Nicky Lopez SS
4 0 2 0 0 1 1 .243 .585
Kansas City Royals Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
34 2 8 2 3 10 21
2B: Massey (3, 4), O'Hearn (3)
HR: Pasquantino (2R (8) in 1st)
SB: Eaton (2)
Kansas City Royals Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR P ERA
Kris Bubic P
5.2 10 4 4 3 7 0 94 5.11
Jose Cuas P
0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 3.86
Amir Garrett P
1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4.45
Josh Staumont P
1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 16 5.60
Kansas City Royals Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR P
11 4 4 4 7 0 127
Minnesota Twins Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Luis Arraez 1B, 2B
4 1 1 0 1 1 1 .332 .838
2 Carlos Correa SS
2 1 1 0 2 0 1 .273 .795
3 Byron Buxton CF
4 0 2 0 0 2 3 .226 .850
4 Jose Miranda DH
3 0 1 1 0 1 3 .275 .779
5 Jorge Polanco 2B
3 1 1 1 0 0 4 .235 .746
S Tim Beckham 1B
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .105 .210
6 Nick Gordon LF
3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .273 .738
S Gilberto Celestino PH, LF
1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .265 .652
7 Gio Urshela 3B
4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .261 .733
8 Max Kepler RF
4 1 3 1 0 0 0 .230 .690
9 Gary Sanchez C
3 0 1 1 1 1 3 .219 .678
S Jake Cave PR
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .207 .672
S Sandy Leon C
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .700
Minnesota Twins Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
31 4 11 4 4 7 19
2B: Kepler (14)
HBP: Miranda (6)
Sac. Fly: Polanco (4)
Minnesota Twins Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR P ERA
Joe Ryan P
5.1 6 2 2 2 6 1 80 3.92
Caleb Thielbar P
0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 4.14
Griffin Jax P
1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 14 3.91
Jhoan Duran P
1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 2.09
Jorge Lopez P
1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 13 1.99
Minnesota Twins Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR P
8 2 2 3 10 1 125
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