Wednesday, March 19, 2008

ST Game #20

Game Date: March 18, 2008
Cubs 6, Royals 5 / Box Score
Royals Spring Training Record: 10-10

I understand wanting to send a starter back out for the sixth inning during Spring Training--especially this late because you want to build up a guy's arm and prepare him for what he's about to face, but this time it backfired.

John Bale was locked in a 1-1 tie after five innings and he still probably should have gotten out of the sixth, but a failure to turn a double play set the stage for an Aramis Ramirez three-run home run. With a 4.91 ERA, I don't know if Bale will get into the rotation or not, but he's been solid. If I had to guess, I'd say he's battling Luke Hochevar and Kyle Davies for one of the final two spots, but I guess we shouldn't count out Brett Tomko either. We'll see what happens.

Yasuhiko Yabuta pitched 1.2 innings scoreless relief. Jimmy Gobble pitched a third of an inning without surrendering a run. But Joakim Soria ended up blowing the save and with an ERA in the mid-5.00s you have to at least be a little concerned about him.

David DeJesus was 2-for-4. Alberto Callaspo was 2-for-4 with 3 RBI. And Mark Teahen was 3-for-4 with an RBI.

The Royals are off today. They play the Brewers tomorrow. Brett Tomko will get the start.

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