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so49as · 04-29-2019, 09:47 PM

Game 128 – August 30
3 – Royals
2 – Texas

WP – Larry Gura (2-6)
LP – Dickie Noles (7-2)
SV – Dan Quisenberry (25)
12 Innings

We jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the 3rd when George Brett hit his 23rd home run, a 2-run shot against Frank Tanana. But the tough Rangers chipped away with runs in the 4th and 5th.

Gubicza went 9 innings (115 pitches) giving up 5 hits and 3 walks and those 2 runs. Larry Gura pitched 2 scoreless innings.

In the 12th, we took advantage of a Mike Stanley (the catcher, playing third base) error, and 2 walks. Pat Sheridan who ran for Hal McRae in the 11th, walked in John Wathan.

Quisenberry got 3 ground outs for his 25th save.

Brett needs a day off, but not against Texas. At 60% rest, he went 3-6 to go along with his home run. Willie Wilson went 4-5 with a walk.

Game 129 – August 31
5 – Royals
4 – Texas

WP – Scott Bankhead (2-0)
LP – Dave Schmidt (6-4)
SV – Al Holland (3)

We scored 2 in the fifth to take a 2-1 lead. Jerry Royster scored on a Dave Collins double, who subsequently scored on a George Brett single.

Leibrandt pitched OK, 6.1 innings, 4 walks, 3 K's, 4 runs. He gave up 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th against a Jim Anderson double and a Wayne Tolleson single. But we turned it around in the top of the 8th. With 2 outs and Frank White on 2nd, Dave Schmidt, the Rangers closer, Royster singled, Wilson doubled, and Dave Collins tripled. He finished with 3 RBI's on a double and triple.

Quisenberry was unavailable after pitching the last two games, so Al Holland came in and collected a 6-out save.

Royster committed his 21st error at short for the Royals, but started 2 double plays.

Game 130 – September 1
0 – Royals
1 – Texas

WP – Joe Price (10-9)
LP – Bret Saberhagen (14-11)
SV – Jeff Russell (1)

So close...

In the fifth, rookie Kelly Gruber tripled in Gary Ward. Joe Price scattered 8 hits and struck out 5 in 8.1 innings. Saberhagen gave up 5 hits and Ward's run, striking out 6.

In the 9th with one out , Brett singled. I considered pinch running for him, but Biancalana, my only backup infielder, had already entered the game as a defensive replacement at short stop. The Cooper struck out.

So with 2 outs, McRae walked, and then Frank White grounded weakly towards the firstbaseman, but Pete O'Brien flubbed the throw. Not enough for Brett to advance though.

But alas, with the bases loaded, Al Cowens struck out swinging.

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Took the series, but only gained a game on the Rangers.

Most of my minor leagues are still playing so I've only promoted 3 players. Lefties Mike Jones and Tony Ferreira, and Steve Balboni. Balboni is riding a hot streak and his hitting .284 with 11 HR's and 30 RBI's in 43 games. The lefties only look to see action against lefties, or in a blowout.

Israel Sanchez was the August pitcher of the Month in the Florida State League. The Fort Myers closer was 3-1 with a 2.24 ERA. He struck out 31 in 24 innings. He had 8 saves, and then started on August 30th, throwing 8 scoreless innings on 145 pitches for his 7th win of the season. He's saved 29 games this year. But he's allowed 22 home runs in 84 innings.

Mike MacFarlane won the Northwest League Player of the Month. He hit .341 with 9 home runs in August.

And Linton Dyer won the Gulf Coast League Batter of the Month. He hit .359 with 9 home runs and 25 RBI's. The right fielder is hitting .333 with 10 home runs on the season.

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My record 60-70; 5th; 7 games behind Texas
Real Life: 69-58; 2nd; 2.5 games behind California

A below 500 record looms.

04-29-2019, 09:47 PM	#93
so49as Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 325	Game 128 – August 30 3 – Royals 2 – Texas WP – Larry Gura (2-6) LP – Dickie Noles (7-2) SV – Dan Quisenberry (25) 12 Innings We jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the 3rd when George Brett hit his 23rd home run, a 2-run shot against Frank Tanana. But the tough Rangers chipped away with runs in the 4th and 5th. Gubicza went 9 innings (115 pitches) giving up 5 hits and 3 walks and those 2 runs. Larry Gura pitched 2 scoreless innings. In the 12th, we took advantage of a Mike Stanley (the catcher, playing third base) error, and 2 walks. Pat Sheridan who ran for Hal McRae in the 11th, walked in John Wathan. Quisenberry got 3 ground outs for his 25th save. Brett needs a day off, but not against Texas. At 60% rest, he went 3-6 to go along with his home run. Willie Wilson went 4-5 with a walk. Game 129 – August 31 5 – Royals 4 – Texas WP – Scott Bankhead (2-0) LP – Dave Schmidt (6-4) SV – Al Holland (3) We scored 2 in the fifth to take a 2-1 lead. Jerry Royster scored on a Dave Collins double, who subsequently scored on a George Brett single. Leibrandt pitched OK, 6.1 innings, 4 walks, 3 K's, 4 runs. He gave up 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th against a Jim Anderson double and a Wayne Tolleson single. But we turned it around in the top of the 8th. With 2 outs and Frank White on 2nd, Dave Schmidt, the Rangers closer, Royster singled, Wilson doubled, and Dave Collins tripled. He finished with 3 RBI's on a double and triple. Quisenberry was unavailable after pitching the last two games, so Al Holland came in and collected a 6-out save. Royster committed his 21st error at short for the Royals, but started 2 double plays. Game 130 – September 1 0 – Royals 1 – Texas WP – Joe Price (10-9) LP – Bret Saberhagen (14-11) SV – Jeff Russell (1) So close... In the fifth, rookie Kelly Gruber tripled in Gary Ward. Joe Price scattered 8 hits and struck out 5 in 8.1 innings. Saberhagen gave up 5 hits and Ward's run, striking out 6. In the 9th with one out , Brett singled. I considered pinch running for him, but Biancalana, my only backup infielder, had already entered the game as a defensive replacement at short stop. The Cooper struck out. So with 2 outs, McRae walked, and then Frank White grounded weakly towards the firstbaseman, but Pete O'Brien flubbed the throw. Not enough for Brett to advance though. But alas, with the bases loaded, Al Cowens struck out swinging. - Took the series, but only gained a game on the Rangers. Most of my minor leagues are still playing so I've only promoted 3 players. Lefties Mike Jones and Tony Ferreira, and Steve Balboni. Balboni is riding a hot streak and his hitting .284 with 11 HR's and 30 RBI's in 43 games. The lefties only look to see action against lefties, or in a blowout. Israel Sanchez was the August pitcher of the Month in the Florida State League. The Fort Myers closer was 3-1 with a 2.24 ERA. He struck out 31 in 24 innings. He had 8 saves, and then started on August 30th, throwing 8 scoreless innings on 145 pitches for his 7th win of the season. He's saved 29 games this year. But he's allowed 22 home runs in 84 innings. Mike MacFarlane won the Northwest League Player of the Month. He hit .341 with 9 home runs in August. And Linton Dyer won the Gulf Coast League Batter of the Month. He hit .359 with 9 home runs and 25 RBI's. The right fielder is hitting .333 with 10 home runs on the season. - My record 60-70; 5th; 7 games behind Texas Real Life: 69-58; 2nd; 2.5 games behind California A below 500 record looms.