Series Preview: Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels, May 23-26

Series Preview: Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels, May 23-26

We just saw the Angels recently, but I wonder if we're seeing a slightly different team after the way they've played the last few days offensively. The numbers show they are a pret ...

Diamonds in the Rough 05.22.13

Diamonds in the Rough 05.22.13

Three of the Affiliates' best pitchers were on the hill and despite that they combined for a 0-4 record HR Call:  Xavier Nady (7)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Xavier Na ...

This Day In Royals History–May 22, 1985

This Day In Royals History–May 22, 1985

1985: The Royals used a four-run explosion in the eighth inning for a comeback 6-3 win over Texas at Arlington Stadium. With Kansas City trailing 3-2 in the eighth, Rangers starter ...

State of the Royals

State of the Royals

If you're looking for sunshine, you've come to the wrong place.  If you're in search of optimism, you won't find that here either.  If you want a dose of reality, and maybe a few l ...

Time In Omaha Might Help Royals’ Hosmer And Moustakas

Time In Omaha Might Help Royals’ Hosmer And Moustakas

OK, let’s get the good stuff out of the way first. The Royals are still around .500 and still within striking distance in the AL Central. The schedule softens up a little this week ...

Diamonds in the Rough 05.21.13

Diamonds in the Rough 05.21.13

A tough improbable loss in Omaha, a great pitching performance, and a comeback victory highlighted the Affiliates 2-1 day. HR Call: Yowill Espinal (1)   Pine Tar Press Hitter ...

This Day In Royals History–May 21, 2000

This Day In Royals History–May 21, 2000

2000: The Royals enjoyed a pleasant Sunday afternoon in southern California, scoring nine runs in the first five innings for a 10-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Edison Field. ...

Untitled.

Untitled.

And just like that, it's gone. The Royals lost to the Houston Astros last night. Now I know how every other meandering .500 team felt when they lost to Kansas City from, say, 2004 ...

Diamonds in the Rough 05.20.13

Diamonds in the Rough 05.20.13

Plenty of power in Omaha and another great performance by Miguel Almonte highlighted a 2-1 day for the Affiliates. HR Call: Adam Moore (5), Chad Tracy (3), Christian Colon (4),  Wi ...

This Day In Royals History–May 20, 2009

This Day In Royals History–May 20, 2009

2009: The Royals blew a 4-2 lead and then rallies in the eighth and ninth innings fell short in a 6-5 loss to Cleveland at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City opened up a 3-0 lead in the ...

Series Preview – Royals at Houston Astros, May 20-22

Series Preview – Royals at Houston Astros, May 20-22

If not for the Marlins, many would be looking at the Houston Astros in awe as they strive to be the worst team since the 2003 Tigers. I ultimately think the Marlins will end up a f ...

You Are Here: Home » Baseball » Diamond in the Rough

Diamonds in the Rough 05.22.13

Three of the Affiliates' best pitchers were on the hill and despite that they combined for a 0-4 record HR Call:  Xavier Nady (7)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Xavier Nady: 2-3  R   HR  2 RBI Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Will Smith 6.0 IP  8 H 4 R  2 BB  8 K Omaha Storm Chasers 5          Tuscon Padres 7 Omaha scored early but the Padres won it late. The Chaser had a 5-3 lead after 5 inning ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.21.13

A tough improbable loss in Omaha, a great pitching performance, and a comeback victory highlighted the Affiliates 2-1 day. HR Call: Yowill Espinal (1)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Yowill Espinal 2-3  2 R  HR  RBI Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Aaron Brooks 8.0 IP  5 H  0 R  0 BB  5 K Omaha Storm Chasers 2       Tuscon Padres 5  F/10 The Padres scored 3 unearned runs in the top of the 10th to ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.20.13

Plenty of power in Omaha and another great performance by Miguel Almonte highlighted a 2-1 day for the Affiliates. HR Call: Adam Moore (5), Chad Tracy (3), Christian Colon (4),  Willy Taveras (2)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Christian Colon 2-4  2 R HR 2 RBI SB Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Miguel Almonte 5.2 IP  2 H  1 R  4 BB  8 K   Omaha Storm Chasers 11      Tucson Padres 8 Trailin ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.19.13

A good day for the Affiliates with a comeback victory, some good pitching, and an offensive outburst. All leading to a 3-1 record. HR Call: Max Ramirez (8), Brett Eibner (4), Justin Trapp (3), Fred Ford (5)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Max Ramirez 2-4  R  HR  RBI Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Sam Selman 5.0 IP  3 H  1 R  1 BB  6 K   Omaha Storm Chasers 4      Las Vegas 51s 3 Max Ramire ...

Read more

Diamonds in Rough 05.18.13

After a bad day yesterday the Affiliates bounced back with power and better pitching. They had a combined record of 3-2 HR Call: Johnny Giavotella (5) , Xavier Nady (6), Orlando Calixte (1), Matt Fields (10), Brett Eibner (3),  Kenny Swab (2), Fred Ford (4)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Kenny Swab 2-3 R  3B  HR  4RBI  BB Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Brooks Pounders 5.0 IP  3 H 0 R  2 BB 4 K ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.17.13

Bad pitching and very little offense lead the Affiliates to an 0-4 record. HR Call: Adam Moore (4) Willie Taveras (1)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Willy Taveras 2-4  R  3B  HR RBI  Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: None as it was a bad pitching day all around.   Omaha Storm Chasers 3 Las Vegas 51s 7  Will Smith had his worst start of the Season as the 51s hit 3 home runs. Smith pitched 6.0 ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.16.13

Yordano Ventura and Kyle Zimmer were on the mound as the Royals' Affiliates had a record of 1-2 tonight with a rainout. HR Call: None   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Anthony Seratelli  2-4   R  2B  RBI Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Yordano Ventura 6.0 IP  3 H  2 R  0 BB  9 K Omaha Storm Chasers 5   Las Vegas 51s 4 The 51s got plenty of baserunners off starter Justin Marks, but were limited to ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.15.13

Solid staring pitching for NW Arkansas and Lexington while Jared Schlehuber continued his white hot hitting. Only 3 game today as the Affiliates went 1-2. HR Call: Jared Schlehuber (2), Parker Morin (1), Fred Ford (3)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Jared Schlehuber 3-4  2 R  2B  HR  3 RBI Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Christian Binford 6.0 IP  5 H  2 R  1 BB  4 K   NW Arkansas Naturals 1 ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.14.13

Solid starting pitching in 3 of the 4 games lead the Affiliates to a 2-2 record. HR CALL: Johnny Giavotella (4), Chad Tracy (2), Max Ramirez (7), Jared Schlehuber (1)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Jared Schlehuber 3-5  3 R  HR  RBI Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Miguel Almonte 7.0 IP  3 H 1 R  3 BB  2 K Omaha Storm Chasers 5   Colorado Springs Sky Sox 9 The Chasers were able to get the offens ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.13.13

3 games that ended in walk-offs highlighted the Affiliates 1-3 day. HR Call: Christian Colon (3), Rey Navaro (2), Alex Hudak (2), Adrian Morales (1)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Johnny Giavotella 3-5  2B  2 RBI Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Brooks Pounders 5.0 IP  6 H  2 R  0 BB  4 K   Omaha Storm Chasers 6 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 7 The Sky Sox scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th t ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.12.13

Plenty of offense for the Storm Chasers, another classic Noel Arguelles start, and Kyle Smith lead the Affiliates to a 2-2 record. HR Call: Adam Moore (3), Chad Tracy (1), Roman Hernandez (1)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Cheslor Cuthbert 3-4  R  3 2B 2 RBI  BB Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Kyle Smith 6.0 IP 5 H 1 R  BB 4 K   Omaha Storm Chasers 14 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 4 The Chasers ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.11.13

A marathon game for the Naturals, an offensive explosion for Wilmington in a doubleheader sweep, and a Colin Rodgers great start lead the Affiliates to a 4-2 day. HR Call: Juan Graterol (1), Matt Fields (9),  Yem Prades (4), Kenny Diekroeger (3), Alex Hudak (1), Jack Lopez (2)     Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Jorge Bonifacio 4-4 3 R  2 RBI  BB Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Colin Rodgers ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.10.13

2 Rain outs, a double header with plenty of Homers, and another great Will Smith performance lead the Affilaites today. HR Call: Anthony Seratelli (4), Max Ramirez (6), Matt Fields (7,8),  Angel Franco (3)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Matt Fields (2 Games)  2-6 2 R 2 HR 5 RBI   Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Will Smith 6.0 IP  6 H 1 R  1 BB 5 K     Omaha Storm Chasers 6  Reno ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.09.13

A split doubleheader, another Naturals rainout, and 2 great pitching performances lead the Affiliates to a 2-2 record today. HR Call: Johnny Giavotella (3) , Max Ramirez (5), Micheal Antonio (1)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Max Ramirez 3-4 2 R  HR  2 RBI Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Aaron Brooks 7.0 3 H 2 R 0 BB 7 K   Omaha Storm Chasers 2 Reno Aces 4  Game 1 The Aces scored 3 runs of ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.08.13

A bad day for the pitchers today as all of them struggled leading to an 0-2 record. HR Call: Justin Trapp (2)      Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Justin Trapp 1-3  R  HR RBI     Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: None!     Omaha Storm Chasers 5  Reno Aces 7  Blaine Boyer who had not given up an earned run all year, gave up a home run to former Royal Kila Kalaihue. The Chaser ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.07.13

The offenses were silent throughout the Affiliates today as they combined to 1-2 with a Omaha Rainout. HR Call: None   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day:  Jorge Bonifacio 3-3  R  BB   Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Kyle Smith 6.0 IP  2 H 0 R  3 BB  3 K   Omaha Storm Chasers  Reno Aces  PPD The Chasers game in Reno tonight was rained out and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thur ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.06.13

A bad 12 th inning for Omaha prevented an undefeated day for the Affiliates. Two great pitching performances lead to a 2-1 record HR Call: Max Ramirez (4)     Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Angel Franco 4-5 2 R   Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Yordano Ventura 6.0 IP 2 H 0 R 2 BB 10 K   Honorable Mention pitcher of the Day: Bryan Brickhouse 6.2 IP 2 H 0 R  2 BB 9 K   Omaha Sto ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.05.13

A walkoff win, offensive explosions, and a comeback win highlighted a 3-1 day for the Royals' Affiliates. HR Call: Rey Navarro (1), Angel Franco (2), Kenny Swab (1)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Angel Franco 2-5  R  2B  HR  5 RBI   Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Chris Dwyer 6.1 IP  2 H  0 R  4 BB  6 K     Omaha Storm Chasers 2  Memphis Redbirds 1  F/10 David Lough hit a single ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.04.13

The Affiliates had 3 really good starts tonight, but came away with a 1-2 record HR Call: Matt Fields (6), Cheslor Cuthbert (2)   Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Cheslor Cuthbert 3-4  R  2B  HR RBI     Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Daniel Stumpf 6.0 IP 5 H 0 R  3 BB  8 K     Omaha Storm Chasers  Memphis Redbirds  PPD Due to inclement weather the Chasers game was postponed and ...

Read more

Diamonds in the Rough 05.03.13

The offenses were mostly quiet today for the Affilaites, but the pitching picked them up as the teams combined to go 2-1. HR Call: None     Pine Tar Press Hitter of the Day: Bubba Starling 2-5 2 RBI     Pine Tar Press Pitcher of the Day: Aaron Brooks 6.0 IP 2 H 0 R 1 BB 5 K     Omaha Storm Chasers 1  Memphis Redbirds 3 Memphis scored 2 unearned runs off Chasers' pitchers to tak ...

Read more

© 2013 Powered By Wordpress

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox

Join other followers:

Scroll to top