Week 21 – September 3rd: Cleveland Takes Second Game
Alec Marsh had to be taken out early in the game due to back tightness, and our bullpen stepped in to provide solid support. We didn’t get the win, but the guys showed resilience and stamina, which I’m glad to see. Alec will be DtD for about a week I think.
KANSAS CITY PITCHING LINESCORE
Code:
Player Rslt (W-L) IP H R ER BB K HR PI ERA
A. Marsh 3.1 6 3 3 3 1 0 78 4.71
J. McArthur 2.0 2 1 1 2 1 0 37 3.26
J. Topa 1.2 1 0 0 0 3 0 24 0.00
C. Ferguson 3.0 0 0 0 0 4 0 31 0.64
A. Claudio L (2-2) 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 6 3.38
Batters Faced: A. Marsh 19, J. McArthur 10, J. Topa 6, C. Ferguson 9, A. Claudio 3
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: A. Marsh 5-4, J. McArthur 1-4, J. Topa 1-1, C. Ferguson 4-1, A. Claudio 1-1
Pitches - Strikes: A. Marsh 78-47, J. McArthur 37-21, J. Topa 24-15, C. Ferguson 31-21, A. Claudio 6-5
Inherited Runners - Scored: J. Topa 2-0, C. Ferguson 1-0
Balk: A. Marsh
Game Summary – September 3rd – Guardians Capture Close Win
The Cleveland Guardians secured a win at Kauffman Stadium, defeating the Kansas City Royals 5-4. On the mound for Cleveland was right-hander Tanner Bibee, who played a key role in the victory. Cleveland has now won five straight games. The Guardians also benefited from the timely hitting of Steven Kwan, who helped seal the win. The centerfielder delivered a run-scoring single in the top of the 11th inning to give Cleveland the lead, 5-4. It was his only hit in four at-bats, but it was a game-changing moment. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt praised his team's "businesslike approach."
GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: Tanner Bibee
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Clear skies (67 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 10 mph
Start Time: 6:40 PM CT
Time: 4:10
Attendance: 18057
Special Notes: SP Alec Marsh was injured while pitching. RP Cade Smith was injured while pitching.