Davies Shelled by Indians

Game Date: August 25, 2007
Indians 9, Royals 4 / Box Score
WP: Laffey (2-1), LP: Davies (1-3) 
Royal Home Runs: None
Royals Record: 57-71

This version of Kyle Davies has been worse than the Atlanta version. He was shelled for seven runs last night in just two innings and saw his ERA climb to 7.48. He's made five starts with the Royals, and with one exception on August 9 against Minnesota, he hasn't been good. He's lost three starts in a row and has only worked past five innings once.

Billy Buckner on the other hand, looked solid in his major league debut. He gave up just one earned run on seven hits in five innings of relief work. Too bad the game was over by the time he got the ball.

The Royals got their hits. Emil Brown as 4-for-4 with one misplayed ball in the outfield. Mark Grudzielanek was 2-for-5 with an RBI. David DeJesus was 2-for-3 with 2 RBI and a walk. But none of it was enough to overcome the deficit the Royals found themselves in after Davies exited.

This afternoon, Gil Meche (7-11, 3.88) will go against Fausto Carmona (14-8, 3.11). Meche is 2-6 in his career against the Indians with a 5.83 ERA. Carmona is 2-0 against the Royals with a 3.57 ERA.