Final
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
1-3 7 Kansas City Royals
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
3-1 8 Texas Rangers
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Win Probability

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Kansas City Royals Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    David DeJesus walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tony Pena pops out to first baseman Ben Broussard in foul territory.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler lines out to right fielder David Murphy.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Olivo flies out to right fielder David Murphy.

Texas Rangers Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler hit by pitch.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Frank Catalanotto flies out to center fielder David DeJesus.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young grounds into a double play, second baseman Esteban German to shortstop Tony Pena to first baseman Ross Gload. Ian Kinsler out at 2nd. Michael Young out at 1st.

Kansas City Royals Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teahen grounds out, pitcher Jason Jennings to first baseman Ben Broussard.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Maier grounds out to first baseman Ben Broussard.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ross Gload grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Ben Broussard.

Texas Rangers Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Mark Teahen.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd called out on strikes.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ben Broussard grounds out to first baseman Ross Gload. Josh Hamilton to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    David Murphy singles on a ground ball to right fielder Mitch Maier. Josh Hamilton scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    0
    Texas Rangers
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    Gerald Laird singles on a fly ball to left fielder Mark Teahen. David Murphy scores. Gerald Laird out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Mark Teahen to shortstop Tony Pena to second baseman Esteban German.

    Kansas City Royals
    0
    Texas Rangers
    2
Kansas City Royals Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Esteban German lines out, pitcher Luis Mendoza to first baseman Ben Broussard.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Smith singles on a ground ball to right fielder David Murphy.

  3. B
    S
    O

    David DeJesus doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder David Murphy. Jason Smith to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Tony Pena grounds out, shortstop Michael Young to first baseman Ben Broussard. Jason Smith scores. David DeJesus to 3rd.

    Kansas City Royals
    1
    Texas Rangers
    2
  5. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler grounds out, shortstop Michael Young to first baseman Ben Broussard.

Texas Rangers Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Travis Metcalf singles on a ground ball to center fielder David DeJesus.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Jason Smith. Travis Metcalf to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Frank Catalanotto flies out to right fielder Mitch Maier.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young singles on a ground ball to center fielder David DeJesus. Travis Metcalf scores. Ian Kinsler to 3rd.

    Kansas City Royals
    1
    Texas Rangers
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton singles on a fly ball to right fielder Mitch Maier. Ian Kinsler scores. Michael Young to 2nd.

    Kansas City Royals
    1
    Texas Rangers
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd flies out to right fielder Mitch Maier.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Ben Broussard flies out to center fielder David DeJesus.

Kansas City Royals Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Olivo flies out to center fielder Marlon Byrd.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teahen walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Maier walks. Mark Teahen to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ross Gload singles on a line drive to right fielder David Murphy. Mark Teahen scores. Mitch Maier to 3rd.

    Kansas City Royals
    2
    Texas Rangers
    4
  5. B
    S
    O

    Esteban German doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Marlon Byrd. Mitch Maier scores. Ross Gload to 3rd.

    Kansas City Royals
    3
    Texas Rangers
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    Jason Smith walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    David DeJesus singles on a fly ball to left fielder Frank Catalanotto. Ross Gload scores. Esteban German scores. Jason Smith to 2nd.

    Kansas City Royals
    5
    Texas Rangers
    4
  8. B
    S
    O

    Tony Pena grounds into a double play, shortstop Michael Young to second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Ben Broussard. David DeJesus out at 2nd. Tony Pena out at 1st.

Texas Rangers Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    David Murphy pops out to shortstop Tony Pena.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Gerald Laird flies out to right fielder Mitch Maier.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Travis Metcalf flies out to right fielder Mitch Maier.

Kansas City Royals Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler grounds out, third baseman Travis Metcalf to first baseman Ben Broussard.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Olivo walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teahen strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Maier grounds out, shortstop Michael Young to first baseman Ben Broussard.

Texas Rangers Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Damon Hollins.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Frank Catalanotto grounds out, third baseman Jason Smith to first baseman Ross Gload. Ian Kinsler to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Damon Hollins. Ian Kinsler scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    5
    Texas Rangers
    5
  4. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton singles on a line drive to center fielder Joey Gathright.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd flies out to left fielder Esteban German.

Kansas City Royals Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ross Gload singles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Botts.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Esteban German reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by pitcher Kazuo Fukumori. Ross Gload to 2nd. Ross Gload advances to 2nd, on a missed catch error by shortstop Ramon Vazquez, assist to pitcher Kazuo Fukumori.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Smith strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Joey Gathright reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Chris Shelton. Ross Gload to 3rd. Esteban German to 2nd. Ross Gload advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by first baseman Chris Shelton.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Alberto Callaspo grounds into a force out, first baseman Chris Shelton to catcher Taylor Teagarden. Ross Gload out at home. Esteban German to 3rd. Joey Gathright to 2nd. Alberto Callaspo to 1st.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler strikes out swinging.

Texas Rangers Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chris Shelton grounds out, shortstop Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Mike Stodolka.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz lines out to second baseman Mike Aviles.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Taylor Teagarden singles on a ground ball to left fielder Esteban German.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ryan Roberts flies out to center fielder Joey Gathright.

Kansas City Royals Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Olivo hit by pitch.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mike Aviles reaches on a fielding error by left fielder Jason Botts. Miguel Olivo to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Damon Hollins out on a sacrifice bunt to first baseman Chris Shelton. Miguel Olivo to 3rd. Mike Aviles to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Stodolka singles on a ground ball to second baseman German Duran. Miguel Olivo scores. Mike Aviles to 3rd.

    Kansas City Royals
    6
    Texas Rangers
    5
  5. B
    S
    O

    Esteban German grounds into a double play, shortstop Ramon Vazquez to second baseman German Duran to first baseman Chris Shelton. Mike Stodolka out at 2nd. Esteban German out at 1st.

Texas Rangers Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    German Duran called out on strikes.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Botts grounds out, second baseman Mike Aviles to first baseman Mike Stodolka.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ramon Vazquez grounds out, second baseman Mike Aviles to first baseman Mike Stodolka.

Kansas City Royals Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mario Lisson homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.

    Kansas City Royals
    7
    Texas Rangers
    5
  2. B
    S
    O

    Joey Gathright singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brandon Boggs.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Alberto Callaspo lines into a double play, second baseman German Duran to first baseman Chris Shelton. Joey Gathright out at 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Matt Tupman grounds out, second baseman German Duran to first baseman Chris Shelton.

Texas Rangers Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Mayberry pops out to second baseman Mike Aviles.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brandon Boggs doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Damon Hollins.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chris Shelton strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz pops out to second baseman Mike Aviles.

Kansas City Royals Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Aviles grounds out, shortstop Ramon Vazquez to first baseman Chris Shelton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Damon Hollins strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Stodolka grounds out, second baseman German Duran to first baseman Chris Shelton.

Texas Rangers Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Taylor Teagarden hit by pitch.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ryan Roberts homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Taylor Teagarden scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    7
    Texas Rangers
    7
  3. B
    S
    O

    German Duran doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Joey Gathright.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jason Botts grounds out, second baseman Mike Aviles to first baseman Mike Stodolka. German Duran to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Ramon Vazquez singles on a fly ball to left fielder Esteban German. German Duran scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    7
    Texas Rangers
    8
Date
March 2, 2008 (Sun) @ 8:05 PM
Series
1 of 1
Venue
Surprise Stadium
Attendance
5,296
First Pitch
8:05 PM
Duration
2h 51m
Weather
Sunny / 70°F / Wind: 25 mph, R To L mph

    • Decisions

    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    		 DeJesus CF22020100.8001.889
    Gathright CF21000000.6671.334
    		 Pena, T SS30010000.250.500
    Callaspo SS20000000.222.555
    Butler, B DH51000010.300.817
    		 Olivo C20100101.250.712
    Tupman C10000000.000.000
    		 Teahen LF20100110.300.900
    Aviles 2B20000000.333.929
    		 Maier RF20100100.000.125
    Hollins RF10000010.4291.214
    		 Gload 1B32110000.4441.222
    Stodolka 1B21010000.250.500
    German, E LF41110000.091.273
    		 Smith, J 3B21100110.4291.015
    Lisson 3B11111000.6672.334
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Bannister, B P3.01874300119.00
    Davies P3.01231100003.00
    Hochevar P2.01110000200.00
    Peralta, Jo P0.18333100120.25
    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    		 Kinsler 2B22200000.6671.727
    Duran, G 2B21100010.200.733
    		 Catalanotto LF30000000.222.444
    Botts LF20000000.286.804
    		 Young, M SS21020000.100.191
    Vázquez SS21010000.286.661
    		 Hamilton, J DH33110000.6671.778
    Mayberry DH10000000.250.650
    		 Byrd CF30000010.111.333
    Boggs CF11000000.250.900
    		 Broussard 1B20000000.000.000
    Shelton 1B20000010.000.000
    		 Murphy, Dv RF21110000.5711.285
    Cruz, N RF20000000.100.300
    		 Laird C21010000.5001.667
    Teagarden C11100000.6672.417
    		 Metcalf 3B21100000.167.334
    Roberts, R 3B21121000.5001.500
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Jennings P2.01000001000.00
    Mendoza, L P1.115344020010.80
    Rowe P0.2721101006.75
    Guardado P1.01000001100.00
    Fukumori P2.01521000210.00
    Rupe P2.01231110103.00