Royals Our Time turns to next time for KC
Kansas City fans saw the Our Time slogan fail to spark a breakout as the Royals slumped to 37-47, 10 games behind in the AL Central. Key players Hosmer, Moustakas, Perez, Cain, Escobar, and Butler starred, while Soria, Duffy, Hochevar, and Sanchez underperformed. Cabrera and Bautista thrived elsewhere. Wil Myers showed the future in the Futures Game.
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Toronto
Detroit
Royals
Ned Yost
Eric Hosmer
Mike Moustakas
Butler
Wil Myers
Legion AA Carter Roth toss gems in DH split
Ottawa American Legion AA pitchers Carter and Roth delivered solid outings in a split with Emporia AAA. Carter earned the 5 1 victory while Roth took a hard luck 3 2 loss. Coach Herrmann praised both arms and noted Carter will anchor the rotation as he returns from an ankle injury. Ottawa finishes the regular season 23 7 with four straight wins and heads toward KABA postseason in Baldwin City after tonight’s game at Fort Scott.
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Ottawa American Legion AA
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Fort Scott
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Strasburg Faces Questions Over Planned September Shutdown
Washington ace Stephen Strasburg offered vague answers about innings for the season. With the Nationals atop the NL East at 15 games over .500 and Strasburg at 100 innings, management ponders whether to pull him before year’s end despite strong form.
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Butler shines at home All-Star nod in Kansas City
Kansas City Royals star Billy Butler earned a roaring ovation as he debuted in the 83rd All-Star game at Kauffman Stadium. He grounded out in his first at bat, later struck out on a 3-2 pitch, and emphasized gratitude for the home crowd and the playoff-like atmosphere fueling the Royals. Butler also noted manager Robinson Cano’s derby snub was not personal and praised the loyal fans who packed the park.
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David Ortiz
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Brett
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