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Kansas City Results
The Kansas City Royals now traditional pennant clinching series against the Giants took place from 23-25 September with the Royals winning the pennant for the third year in a row against SF on the 24th.
Kansas City Team Statistics
Anyone wearing a glove and sitting in the bleachers for today's Royals-Twins game had a good chance at snagging a home run ball.
Kansas City first baseman Bob Crimi thrice sent eager fans scurrying to catch a souvenir, helping lead the Kansas City to a win, 15-2, over Minnesota.
5 hits in a game is a rare thing, but Kansas City's Bob Crimi made it happen against the Twins. Everything came together at the plate for the 25-year-old first baseman as he collected 5 hits in 5 at-bats -- and helped the Royals triumph, 15-2, at Kauffman Stadium.
"Hey, the three homers were great, but I'm just trying to help my ballclub," Crimi said later. "I'm not going out there thinking I need another home run."
Crimi, who is tied for 9th in the AL in total bases with 262, was 5-for-5 on the day with 5 RBI.
Bob Crimi hit a solo-shot off Chris Ragain in the 1st, hit a three-run home run off Chris Ragain in the 2nd, singled in the 5th, singled in the 6th and hit a solo-shot off Mitch Cahill in the 8th.
This year, Crimi is batting .299 with 148 hits and 29 home runs. He has scored 86 times and has batted in 92 runs.
Ethan Chafin of the Kansas City Royals outdistanced his peers on the mound this month. He fashioned a fine 4-2 won-lost mark and 2.51 ERA in 6 starts to get the American League Pitcher of the Month honors.
Chafin had a very impressive September, finishing with 53 strikeouts in 43 innings and holding opposing hitters to a .141 average.
So far this year, Chafin has made 33 starts, tossed 216.2 innings, struck out 248 batters and walked 74. His record is 20-4 with a 3.28 ERA and he has limited opposing teams to a .211 batting average.
Transactions & Injuries
Thursday, September 1st , 2039
RP Phil Peeples was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Purchased the contract of RP Dan Acton from Triple A Omaha.
Recalled SS Sincere Latin from Triple A Omaha.
Sunday, September 4th , 2039
RP Phil Peeples diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 6-7 months.
Purchased the contract of RP Nate Avis from Triple A Omaha.
Friday, September 9th , 2039
Sent LF Billy Mumaugh to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Saturday, September 10th , 2039
SP Min-ho Kim was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: sore shoulder. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.
Purchased the contract of SP Brad Demarest from Triple A Omaha.
Friday, September 16th , 2039
Purchased the contract of LF Billy Mumaugh from Triple A Omaha.
Sunday, September 18th , 2039
SS Sincere Latin was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Monday, September 19th , 2039
SS Sincere Latin diagnosed with chronic back soreness, will miss 3 weeks.
Monday, September 26th , 2039
Activated SP Min-ho Kim from the injured list.