Final
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
17-9 6 Kansas City Royals
Houston Astros
Houston Astros Astros Astros HOU
10-19 5 Houston Astros
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Win Probability

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

    David DeJesus homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.

    Kansas City Royals
    1
    Houston Astros
    0
  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grudzielanek lines out to second baseman Craig Biggio.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Sweeney hits a ground-rule double (1) on a ground ball down the left-field line, on fan interference.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Reggie Sanders grounds out, third baseman Morgan Ensberg to first baseman Lance Berkman.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Doug Mientkiewicz grounds out, second baseman Craig Biggio to first baseman Lance Berkman.

Houston Astros Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Craig Biggio singles on a fly ball to center fielder David DeJesus.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras singles on a ground ball to right fielder Reggie Sanders. Craig Biggio to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman hit into a fielder's choice double play, second baseman Mark Grudzielanek to shortstop Angel Berroa to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz to catcher John Buck. Craig Biggio out at home. Willy Taveras out at 2nd. Lance Berkman to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg singles on a ground ball to center fielder David DeJesus. Lance Berkman to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Preston Wilson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Reggie Sanders. Lance Berkman scores. Morgan Ensberg to 3rd.

    Kansas City Royals
    1
    Houston Astros
    1
  6. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Emil Brown doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teahen grounds out, second baseman Craig Biggio to first baseman Lance Berkman.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Angel Berroa called out on strikes.

  4. B
    S
    O

    John Buck strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Lamb singles on a line drive to right fielder Reggie Sanders.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus grounds into a double play, second baseman Mark Grudzielanek to shortstop Angel Berroa to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz. Mike Lamb out at 2nd. Brad Ausmus out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett flies out to center fielder David DeJesus.

Kansas City Royals Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    David DeJesus grounds out to first baseman Lance Berkman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grudzielanek singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jason Lane.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Sweeney reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Adam Everett. Mark Grudzielanek to 3rd. Mark Grudzielanek advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by shortstop Adam Everett.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Reggie Sanders grounds into a force out, second baseman Craig Biggio to shortstop Adam Everett. Mark Grudzielanek scores. Mike Sweeney out at 2nd. Reggie Sanders to 1st.

    Kansas City Royals
    2
    Houston Astros
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    Doug Mientkiewicz flies out to left fielder Preston Wilson.

Houston Astros Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Craig Biggio pops out to third baseman Mark Teahen in foul territory.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras grounds out, third baseman Mark Teahen to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman flies out to center fielder David DeJesus.

Kansas City Royals Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Emil Brown walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teahen singles on a line drive to right fielder Jason Lane. Emil Brown to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Angel Berroa singles on a line drive to left fielder Preston Wilson. Emil Brown scores. Mark Teahen to 2nd.

    Kansas City Royals
    3
    Houston Astros
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    John Buck grounds into a force out, third baseman Morgan Ensberg to second baseman Craig Biggio. Mark Teahen to 3rd. Angel Berroa out at 2nd. John Buck to 1st.

  5. B
    S
    O

    David DeJesus out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Willy Taveras. Mark Teahen scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    4
    Houston Astros
    1
  6. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grudzielanek grounds out, second baseman Craig Biggio to first baseman Lance Berkman.

Houston Astros Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg flies out to center fielder David DeJesus.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Preston Wilson homers (1) on a line drive to left field.

    Kansas City Royals
    4
    Houston Astros
    2
  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane pops out to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz in foul territory.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Lamb flies out to center fielder David DeJesus.

Kansas City Royals Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Sweeney grounds out, pitcher Russ Springer to first baseman Lance Berkman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Reggie Sanders flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Doug Mientkiewicz called out on strikes.

Houston Astros Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus flies out to right fielder Reggie Sanders.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett grounds out, pitcher Joe Mays to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Craig Biggio grounds out, third baseman Mark Teahen to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz.

Kansas City Royals Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Emil Brown singles on a ground ball to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teahen called out on strikes.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Angel Berroa pops out to second baseman Craig Biggio.

  4. B
    S
    O

    John Buck lines out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

Houston Astros Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras flies out to right fielder Reggie Sanders.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman homers (1) on a line drive to left field.

    Kansas City Royals
    4
    Houston Astros
    3
  3. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.

    Kansas City Royals
    4
    Houston Astros
    4
  4. B
    S
    O

    Preston Wilson strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane pops out to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz in foul territory.

Kansas City Royals Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    David DeJesus pops out to first baseman Lance Berkman in foul territory.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grudzielanek doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Preston Wilson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Sweeney singles on a ground ball to left fielder Preston Wilson. Billy Butler to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Reggie Sanders walks. Mike Sweeney to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Doug Mientkiewicz out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Preston Wilson. Billy Butler scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    5
    Houston Astros
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    Esteban German grounds out, second baseman Craig Biggio to first baseman Lance Berkman.

Houston Astros Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Lamb triples (1) on a ground ball to right fielder Chris Lubanski.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Eric Munson grounds out to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett singles on a line drive to left fielder Billy Butler. Mike Lamb scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    5
    Houston Astros
    5
  4. B
    S
    O

    Craig Biggio strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras bunt grounds out, catcher John Buck to second baseman Esteban German.

Kansas City Royals Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Angel Sanchez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Adam Everett.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tony Graffanino doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Preston Wilson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Buck singles on a line drive to right fielder Jason Lane. Tony Graffanino scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    6
    Houston Astros
    5
  4. B
    S
    O

    Shane Costa strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Billy Butler grounds into a force out, shortstop Adam Everett to second baseman Chris Burke. John Buck out at 2nd. Billy Butler to 1st.

Houston Astros Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman pops out to third baseman Angel Sanchez in foul territory.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg grounds out, second baseman Esteban German to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Preston Wilson singles on a line drive to left fielder Billy Butler.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane hits a ground-rule double (1) on a line drive to left field. Preston Wilson to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mike Lamb flies out to center fielder Shane Costa.

Kansas City Royals Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Damaso Espino strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Chris Lubanski reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Chris Burke.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Esteban German strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Eric Munson grounds out, second baseman Esteban German to first baseman Matt Stairs.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett flies out to right fielder Chris Lubanski.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chris Burke singles on a line drive to left fielder Billy Butler.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras grounds out, second baseman Esteban German to first baseman Matt Stairs.

Date
April 1, 2006 (Sat) @ 1:05 AM
Description
Minute Maid Park (Exh.)
Series
1 of 2
Venue
Minute Maid Park
Attendance
26,805
First Pitch
1:07 AM
Duration
2h 55m
Weather
Cloudy / 78°F / Wind: 11 mph, Out To LF mph

    • Decisions

    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    		 DeJesus CF31121000.304.851
    Costa CF10000010.326.825
    		 Grudzielanek 2B42100000.347.768
    Butler, B LF10100000.250.500
    		 Sweeney, M DH42000000.308.742
    Espino DH10000010.000.000
    		 Sanders RF30010100.300.790
    Lubanski RF10000000.000.000
    		 Mientkiewicz 1B30010010.4311.127
    Stairs 1B10000000.143.374
    		 Brown, E LF22100100.3331.024
    German, E 2B20000011.327.950
    		 Teahen 3B31100010.283.786
    Sanchez, A 3B11000000.3331.000
    		 Berroa SS31010010.4551.164
    Graffanino SS11100000.227.732
    Buck C41010010.136.424
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Mays P5.06462210106.14
    Peralta, Jo P1.0722220103.48
    Wood, M P2.01941100102.50
    Dessens P1.0410000001.29
    Houston Astros
    Houston Astros Astros Astros HOU
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    		 Biggio 2B41000010.302.754
    Burke, C 2B11000000.246.633
    Taveras CF51000000.359.817
    		 Berkman 1B41211000.347.994
    Palmeiro RF00000000.227.651
    Ensberg 3B42111000.208.674
    Wilson LF43121010.255.844
    		 Lane, J RF41000010.292.875
    Orie 1B00000000.295.872
    Lamb DH42100000.255.833
    		 Ausmus C20000000.310.731
    Munson C20000000.3651.135
    Everett SS41010000.250.586
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Backe P4.06564311208.56
    Springer P1.01600000100.00
    Lidge P1.1610000107.11
    Qualls P0.2821101004.70
    Miller, T P1.01031100101.08
    Wheeler, D P1.0800000203.60