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Old 03-23-2019, 03:06 PM   #5
so49as
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Game 9
2 - Royals
6 – Detroit

WP – Walt Terrell (2-1)
LP – Buddy Black (1-1)
SV – Willie Hernandez (3)

Black was shelled for 11 hits, including a 2-run home run by Chet Lemon. Terrell and Hernandez scattered 8 Royal hits.



Game 10
4 – Royals
9 – Detroit

WP – Juan Berenguer (1-1)
LP – Danny Jackson (0-1)

Jackson was tagged for 6 runs in 6 innings, and walked 6. Motley went 3-4 with 2 RBIs and a solo HR for his best game of the season. The first 5 in the Tigers lineup went 12-20 with 9 RBI.



Game 11
8 – Royals
2 – Detroit

WP – Bret Saberhagen (2-1)
LP – Jack Morris (1-1)

Most everyone hit again with 8 starters collecting a hit. Frank White hit a solo shot in the 8th. Wilson knocked in 2 for his 10th and 11th RBIs. He's also hit safely in all 11 games. Saberhagen cruised through 7 before giving up 2 in the 8th. LaCoss pitched the 9th.



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Two weeks completed. Brett has cooled down to .310. Orta still at .349. He's essentially in a L/R platoon with McRae at DH, but we've only faced 1 lefty starter so far.

Lynn Jones should be back before the end of April.

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My record 5-6; 5th; 1.5 game behind Oakland
Real Life: 5-6; 5th; 1.5 games behind California, Oakland, and Seattle
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