The game time temperature at Kaufmann Stadium read 107. The media relations department for the Royals said the hottest temp was 106 back in 1980. The Baltimore Orioles led by Mark Reynolds beat the Royals 8-2.
Royals place Davies on 15 day DL
August 1, 2011 By
The Kansas City Royals announced today that they placed right-handed pitcher Kyle Davies on the 15-day Disabled List, retroactive to July 26, with a right shoulder impingement. The club is expected to recall left-handed relief pitcher Everett Teaford from Omaha (AAA) prior to tomorrow’s game against the Orioles.
Royals take Sunday finale at Cleveland
July 31, 2011 By
Jeff Francoeur and Alex Gordon homered to lead the Royals to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. The Indians lost for the eighth time in 10 games, as the last place Royals took two of three from the Indians and have won eight of 12.
Soria gives up walk off homer to Tribe
July 31, 2011 By
Matt LaPorta delivered a couple of knock out blows. His two-out, three-run homer beat the Royals 5-2 to move Cleveland within 1½ games of the AL Central lead. LaPorta connected off Royals closer Joakim Soria (5-4) on a 1-1 pitch. It was Soria’s sixth blown save in 25 chances.
Royals win after manager pep talk
July 20, 2011 By
Before Tuesday night’s Royals-White Sox game, manager Ned Yost held a 20 minute meeting and told his players that 20 games under .500 is not the type of ball that will be acceptable. Rookie Danny Duffy and the team responded with a 4-2 win over Peavy and the Sox.
