Jaylon Thompson writes about a statistical oddity that occurred in yesterday’s loss to the Diamondbacks.
The Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks dueled at Kauffman Stadium. Neither side scored through nine innings, and it set up for a fantastic finish.
The teams combined to score nine runs in the 10th frame. According to MLB researcher Sarah Langs, it was the third time since 1969 that a scoreless game (through nine innings) saw both teams score at least four runs in extras.
I’m not sure I would have called
that fantastic.
Chris Higgins and Dylan Larsen at the Kansas City Star compared the proposed Royals stadium funding mechanism to the Power & Light District.
Famously in local lore, financial projections for a similar funding plan at the Power & Light District did not pan out, and the city has kicked in money from the general fund to pay off bonds — $15.3 million in the last budget for the KC Live! entertainment district, according to city documents — which has sparked fears that the same could happen with the Royals plan.
City Council member Johnathan Duncan of the 6th District has called the Royals plan “Power & Light on steroids.”
While the Power & Light project didn’t go as projected, city officials say they have been conservative in their financial models for the Crown Center stadium and will work to ensure the same thing doesn’t happen again.
Jaylon Thompson got details on how the Royals will proceed with Jac Caglianone.
On Sunday, the Royals received the test results. Caglianone has a Grade 1 flexor strain, but he isn’t expected to be placed on the injured list.
“We’ll have a couple of days with no throw and no activity today,” Quatraro said. “Then, we’ll see where he is come Tuesday or Wednesday. And hopefully, we dodged a bullet there.”
This is a new injury for Caglianone. He had previously dealt with right ankle soreness that sidelined him for a few games. However, he managed to return and play through the injury in August.
Now, the Royals say they are confident he can overcome his elbow injury. The club will build a recovery plan in the next couple of days.
“Now that we know it’s low grade, we can progress a little more aggressively when the time comes,” Quatraro said. “But definitely a day today (Sunday) with no activity.”
Anne Rogers wrote about Vinnie’s home run during Sunday’s game.
On Saturday, there were two at-bats Pasquantino wanted back, grounding out in the first inning and hitting into a double play in the eighth with the tying and go-ahead runs on base in the Royals’ eventual one-run loss.
But such is the beauty of baseball: The next day, you’re probably getting another chance.
“That’s what my dad always said, and it’s something I kind of repeated here, which is: The only one that matters is the next one,” Pasquantino said. “You might hit a homer in one at-bat, but you still have to go up there the second time. You might strike out your first time, and you still got to go up there for your second one. It’s kind of like trying to erase the past a little bit and just focus on where your feet are and trying to go compete because it’s all you can do — is get to the next one.”
She also wrote about Noah Cameron’s continued hot stretch after yesterday’s brilliant start.
There are lots of reasons for Cameron’s turnaround this year. From calling his own pitches to increasing his slider usage to being in the zone more, Cameron has brought his season ERA down from 5.27 on July 19 to 3.93 after Monday. Heck, there even might be something to what glove he’s using in the second half, as he ditched the tan one he used early for the blue one he used for most of last year. (He doesn’t call himself superstitious, but … c’mon.)
All of it showed up Monday. Cameron threw a lot of strikes (67%), particularly early with a 68% first-pitch strike percentage, per Statcast. He befuddled the D-backs with his pitch mix and generated weak contact.
“I thought we were just attacking guys that are notorious for taking early,” Cameron said. “It was just kind of like, ‘Get in the zone, try to stay ahead, try to throw [fewer] pitches.’”
David Lesky recaps the weekend’s games.
Yirsandy Rodríguez at Royals Keep thinks Seth Lugo’s problems lie with his fastball.
The Yankees have activated Aaron Judge off the IL.
Thomas Pannone threw a perfect game last night in the minors, the first since 2017.
Shohei Ohtani is not likely to pitch again this season.
Nate Rasmussen has a neat tool for examining pitch grips.
In a surprise announcement, the KC Current and Sporting Director Vlatko Andonovski mutually agree to part ways.
SMU vs. FSU last night was played in unusual conditions due to a power outage.
The Atlanta Falcons have selected Tua Tagovailoa as their week 1 starter. Woof.
Nate Christensen has game-by-game predictions for the Chiefs.
This guy has trouble finishing books. I dunno, sounds like a skill issue.
Your song of the day is Sarah and the Safe Word with Old Gods of Television.
