Final
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
15-13 5 Kansas City Royals
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
17-10 8 Texas Rangers
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Win Probability

KC TEX
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Kansas City Royals Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Maier flies out to left fielder David Murphy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grudzielanek grounds out, shortstop Michael Young to first baseman Ben Broussard.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Alex Gordon walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jose Guillen strikes out swinging.

Texas Rangers Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler singles on a ground ball to third baseman Alex Gordon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young singles on a ground ball to second baseman Mark Grudzielanek. Ian Kinsler to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton grounds out to first baseman Ryan Shealy. Ian Kinsler scores. Michael Young to 2nd.

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

    Hank Blalock grounds out, first baseman Ryan Shealy to pitcher Mike Maroth. Michael Young to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Milton Bradley singles on a fly ball to center fielder Mitch Maier. Michael Young scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    0
    Texas Rangers
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    David Murphy grounds out to first baseman Ryan Shealy.

Kansas City Royals Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler flies out to right fielder Milton Bradley.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teahen called out on strikes.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ryan Shealy pops out to first baseman Ben Broussard.

Texas Rangers Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Jose Guillen.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Gerald Laird grounds out, third baseman Alex Gordon to first baseman Ryan Shealy.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ben Broussard flies out to left fielder Mark Teahen.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler lines out to second baseman Mark Grudzielanek.

Kansas City Royals Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Buck homers (1) on a fly ball to center field.

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

    Tony Pena pops out to catcher Gerald Laird in foul territory.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Maier strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grudzielanek singles on a line drive to right fielder Milton Bradley.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Alex Gordon triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Marlon Byrd. Mark Grudzielanek scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    2
    Texas Rangers
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    Jose Guillen walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler flies out to center fielder Marlon Byrd.

Texas Rangers Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Michael Young scores.

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

    Milton Bradley homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.

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

    David Murphy strikes out swinging, catcher John Buck to first baseman Ryan Shealy.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd flies out to right fielder Mitch Maier.

Kansas City Royals Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teahen flies out to center fielder Jason Ellison.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ryan Shealy grounds out, third baseman Ramon Vazquez to first baseman Kevin Mench.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Buck strikes out swinging.

Texas Rangers Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Adam Melhuse strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Kevin Mench doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Mitch Maier.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Vallejo walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ramon Vazquez flies out to center fielder Joey Gathright.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton singles on a line drive to left fielder Damon Hollins. Kevin Mench scores. Jose Vallejo to 2nd.

    Kansas City Royals
    2
    Texas Rangers
    6
  6. B
    S
    O

    Jason Botts called out on strikes.

Kansas City Royals Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Tony Pena singles on a fly ball to left fielder Jason Botts.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Maier flies out to center fielder Jason Ellison.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grudzielanek pops out to catcher Adam Melhuse in foul territory.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Alex Gordon singles on a ground ball to right fielder Milton Bradley. Tony Pena to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Joey Gathright flies out to left fielder Jason Botts.

Texas Rangers Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Milton Bradley strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Ellison pops out to shortstop Angel Berroa in foul territory.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Andres James strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler singles on a ground ball to third baseman Ramon Vazquez.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Damon Hollins flies out to center fielder Jason Ellison.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ryan Shealy singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jason Botts. Billy Butler to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    John Buck flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Angel Berroa flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

Texas Rangers Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Adam Melhuse grounds out, second baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Ryan Shealy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Kevin Mench pops out to second baseman Alberto Callaspo.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Vallejo strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Maier singles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Botts.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Alberto Callaspo strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Smith grounds out, first baseman Kevin Mench to pitcher Chris Dennis. Mitch Maier scores.

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

    Joey Gathright singles on a ground ball to shortstop Andres James.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Damon Hollins flies out to left fielder Jason Botts.

Texas Rangers Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ramon Vazquez grounds out, second baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Ryan Shealy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Thomas Berkery walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Botts grounds out, first baseman Ryan Shealy to pitcher Brandon Duckworth. Thomas Berkery to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Damon Hollins. Thomas Berkery scores.

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

    Jason Ellison walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Andres James strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ryan Shealy flies out to center fielder Jason Ellison.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Olivo flies out to center fielder Jason Ellison.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Angel Berroa singles on a fly ball to left fielder Jason Botts.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Maier grounds out, second baseman Jose Vallejo to first baseman Kevin Mench.

Texas Rangers Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Taylor Teagarden strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Kevin Mench doubles (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Joey Gathright.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Vallejo walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ramon Vazquez walks. Kevin Mench to 3rd. Jose Vallejo to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Thomas Berkery out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Joey Gathright. Kevin Mench scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    3
    Texas Rangers
    8
  6. B
    S
    O

    Jason Botts flies out to left fielder Damon Hollins.

Kansas City Royals Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Alberto Callaspo grounds out, pitcher Ryan Turner to first baseman Kevin Mench.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Smith doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Joey Gathright singles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Botts.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by pitcher Ryan Turner. Jason Smith scores. Joey Gathright to 3rd. Throwing error by pitcher Ryan Turner.

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

    Damon Hollins out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Nelson Cruz. Joey Gathright scores.

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

    Ryan Shealy grounds out, second baseman Jose Vallejo to first baseman Kevin Mench.

Date
March 27, 2008 (Thu) @ 7:05 PM
Series
1 of 1
Venue
Surprise Stadium
Attendance
7,236
First Pitch
7:04 PM
Duration
2h 59m
Weather
Sunny / 78°F / Wind: 10 mph, R To L mph

    • Decisions

    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Maier RF51100011.184.497
    		 Grudzielanek 2B31100000.158.554
    Callaspo 2B20000010.339.920
    		 Gordon, A 3B22010100.308.900
    Smith, J 3B21110000.3561.078
    		 Guillen, J RF10000110.136.447
    Gathright CF32100000.351.797
    Butler, B DH41000100.3791.120
    		 Teahen LF20000010.281.917
    Hollins LF20010000.340.892
    Shealy 1B51000000.286.964
    		 Buck C31111010.273.804
    Olivo C10000000.3001.004
    		 Pena, T SS21000000.255.608
    Berroa SS21000000.241.609
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Maroth P3.03065521209.00
    Salmon P1.01321101204.50
    Peralta, Jo P1.01000000208.00
    Ramirez, Ramon E. P1.01000000101.32
    Duckworth P1.01911102108.10
    Musser P1.02311102101.80
    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    		 Kinsler 2B21100000.4261.060
    Vallejo 2B10000210.000.400
    		 Young, M SS11200100.390.982
    Vázquez 3B20000100.296.689
    		 Hamilton, J DH31020010.4481.277
    Berkery DH00110100.000.500
    		 Blalock 3B21121000.3771.081
    Botts LF30000010.319.773
    		 Bradley RF32121010.278.834
    Cruz, N RF11010000.214.672
    		 Murphy, Dv LF20000010.3611.024
    Ellison CF10000100.364.882
    		 Byrd CF21000000.206.589
    James SS20000020.000.000
    		 Laird C10000000.286.906
    		 Melhuse C20000010.269.922
    Teagarden C10000010.5001.850
    		 Broussard 1B10000000.278.755
    Mench 1B32200000.3951.178
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Jennings P5.15262212402.12
    Falcon P0.2410000000.00
    Dennis P2.03331101104.50
    Turner P1.01722000000.00