by Bill Pollock | Jun 29, 2011 | Sports Features
The Padres scored four unearned runs with two outs in the third inning thanks to third baseman Mike Moustakas’ error on a sun ball and rookie Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run single, as the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Wednesday. With San Diego...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 29, 2011 | Sports Features
Things are bad for the Royals at Petco Park in San Diego. They lost 4-2 and they couldn’t beat Padres pitcher Clayton Richard who lost his eight previous starts at home, but last night, he held the Royals to five hits in seven innings. In fact, the Padres have lost...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 28, 2011 | Sports Features
Former Cardinal outfielder Ryan Ludwick hit a two run homer in the first inning, his 10th of the season to help propel the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 win over the Royals Monday Night at Petco Park. The Padres continued their domination of Jeff Francis (3-9), the former...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 27, 2011 | Sports Features
Kevin Appier pitched 16 major league seasons including 10 with the Royals and parts of three others. He was inducted into their Hall of Fame on Saturday. 115 of his 169 career wins coming with the Royals and the most opening day starts in the Royals history. Appier...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 26, 2011 | Sports Features
The Royals finished up their homestand on a positive note taking the last two against the Cubs with Sunday’s 6-3 win. A four run first inning helped Luke Hochevar pick up the win. The Cubs closed to 4-3 in the fourth, but the Royals tacked on two more in the...