Wild Game Against the Tigers
Runelvys Hernandez was working on a two-hit shutout in the sixth inning. For the most part, Hernandez pitched very well through 5 innings. He did hit 2 batters before the sixth inning, but his command was pretty good otherwise. Maroth had also hit DeJesus and the umpires issued warnings to both benches. In the sixth inning, Hernandez almost hits Guillen in the foot. On the next pitch, Hernandez hits Guillen in the helmet. I'm pretty sure Hernandez was trying to hit Guillen, just not in the helmet.
This led to an exchange of words between Guillen and Hernandez and the two were quickly restrained by other players. The brawl should have ended there. But, the Tigers' bullpen came out to incite more trouble. Farnsworth and Bonderman led the charge. Kyle Farnsworth tackled Affeldt out of the blue and everyone jumped in. Altogether, Hernandez, Bell, Castillo, and Brown were ejected on the Royals' side and Farnsworth, Bonderman, and Guillen were ejected from the Tigers' side. I still have no idea why Brown was ejected. He looked to be one of the people restraining the instigators.
Hernandez will likely get a suspension and miss at least one start. So, that means Kyle Snyder will probably be called up to take his place and Howell will have to stay in the rotation. This isn't good news for the Royals, who are already short on starters. Farnsworth and Bonderman should receive a suspension as well because they started a fight they had no business being in.
Nunez came in and pitched 2 very good innings of relief. Affeldt and MacDougal gave up some hits, but didn't allow any runs. Sweeney homered for the Royals, his 4th in 7 games. Teahan also homered, to the opposite field (as usual). Teahan has some power and it will show once he starts to pull the ball. He just better hope that happens before Gordon is ready.
Minor League Notes:
Luis Cota pitched another good game for the Bees today. He went 7 innings and allowed 2 earned runs, struck out 5 and walked 2. Cota has pitched much better in his last 2 starts after really struggling in June. Good to see that the 19-year-old righty has been able to make some adjustments.
Wichita infielder Donnie Murphy is pushing for a promotion soon. He's raised his average up to .308 after going 2-2 with a double so far in today's game. Murphy has 8 HRs in 209 ABs. Murphy is probably as good a hitter as Gotay is, and a better fielder. Murphy would be a downgrade defensively at shortstop over Berroa, but he could challenge Berroa next year. The Royals may break him in as a utility infielder, especially if the Royals trade Graffanino.
This led to an exchange of words between Guillen and Hernandez and the two were quickly restrained by other players. The brawl should have ended there. But, the Tigers' bullpen came out to incite more trouble. Farnsworth and Bonderman led the charge. Kyle Farnsworth tackled Affeldt out of the blue and everyone jumped in. Altogether, Hernandez, Bell, Castillo, and Brown were ejected on the Royals' side and Farnsworth, Bonderman, and Guillen were ejected from the Tigers' side. I still have no idea why Brown was ejected. He looked to be one of the people restraining the instigators.
Hernandez will likely get a suspension and miss at least one start. So, that means Kyle Snyder will probably be called up to take his place and Howell will have to stay in the rotation. This isn't good news for the Royals, who are already short on starters. Farnsworth and Bonderman should receive a suspension as well because they started a fight they had no business being in.
Nunez came in and pitched 2 very good innings of relief. Affeldt and MacDougal gave up some hits, but didn't allow any runs. Sweeney homered for the Royals, his 4th in 7 games. Teahan also homered, to the opposite field (as usual). Teahan has some power and it will show once he starts to pull the ball. He just better hope that happens before Gordon is ready.
Minor League Notes:
Luis Cota pitched another good game for the Bees today. He went 7 innings and allowed 2 earned runs, struck out 5 and walked 2. Cota has pitched much better in his last 2 starts after really struggling in June. Good to see that the 19-year-old righty has been able to make some adjustments.
Wichita infielder Donnie Murphy is pushing for a promotion soon. He's raised his average up to .308 after going 2-2 with a double so far in today's game. Murphy has 8 HRs in 209 ABs. Murphy is probably as good a hitter as Gotay is, and a better fielder. Murphy would be a downgrade defensively at shortstop over Berroa, but he could challenge Berroa next year. The Royals may break him in as a utility infielder, especially if the Royals trade Graffanino.
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