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BAL  8
ANA  4
 CHW  6
TOR  5
 BOS 11
@DET  4
 OAK 12
@KCR  2
 MIN 10
SEA  3
 NYY 21
CLE  1
 TEX  5
@TBD  3
 ARI  3
LAD  0
 STL 10
@COL  2
 FLA  4
MIL  1
 HOU  5
SDP  2
 PIT  7
@MON  2
 NYM  2
CHC  1
 PHI  4
ATL  3
 CIN  7
@SFG  6
Standings at end of play this day

Kauffman Stadium, Attendance: 29,739

 Saturday, July 24, 1999, 7:05PM
Time of Game: 2:58
Athletics
12
50-47
Won 1
2nd, 7 GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Athletics       0  2  0   0  0  4   3  0  3   12  9  0
Royals          0  0  1   1  0  0   0  0  0    2 11  0
W: Mike Oquist (7-7), L: Jay Witasick (4-7)
 Royals
2
39-58
Lost 1
5th, 19 GB

Batting Stats

Oakland Athletics            AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
T Phillips 2B                 4   0   0   0    1   1  .235  .768   22   11    2   1   
  M Tejada SS                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .249  .717              0   0   
R Christenson CF              4   1   1   1    1   0  .220  .635   15    7    0   0   HR,GDP
B Grieve LF                   3   1   0   0    1   2  .251  .794   15   10    2   0   
  J McDonald PR-LF            0   2   0   0    1   0  .212  .570    4         1   0   
J Jaha DH                     1   4   0   0    3   1  .285 1.012   28    8    0   0   HBP
J Giambi 1B                   3   3   2   6    1   0  .283  .916   19   11   11   0   2·HR
  O Saenz PH-1B               1   0   0   0    0   1  .273  .802    4    4    1   0   
M Stairs RF                   4   1   2   3    1   1  .248  .860   18    9    3   1   HR
M Macfarlane C                5   0   1   0    0   1  .256  .662   21   14    3   0   GDP
E Chavez 3B                   4   0   2   2    1   1  .235  .758   21   11    1   1   
J Velandia SS-2B              5   0   1   0    0   1  .200  .422   16   11    3   7   

M Oquist P                                                                    0   2
  T Mathews P                                                                 0   0
  C Harville P                                                                0   0
Totals                       34  12   9   0   10   9              183   96   27  12
Batting Events
HR: M Stairs (20, off M Whisenant; 9th inn, 2 on, 1 out); R Christenson (4, off J Witasick; 6th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep LF); J Giambi 2 (21, 2 off T Byrdak; 6th inn, 2 on, 0 outs; 7th inn, 2 on, 1 out to Deep RF Line).
HBP: J Jaha (5, by J Witasick).
TB: J Giambi 8; M Stairs 5; R Christenson 4; E Chavez 2; M Macfarlane; J Velandia.
GIDP: M Macfarlane (6); R Christenson (5).
RBI: J Giambi 6 (69); M Stairs 3 (56); E Chavez 2 (34); R Christenson (15).
2-out RBI: E Chavez 2.
Team LOB: 6.
With RISP: 4 for 8.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. M Oquist-J Velandia-J Giambi.
Kansas City Royals           AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
J Damon LF                    4   0   1   0    0   0  .302  .874   12    8    0   0   2B
  J Hansen PH                 1   0   0   0    0   1  .206  .649    5    3    0   0   
C Febles 2B                   3   0   0   0    0   0  .270  .782   18   10    3   5   SH
C Beltran CF                  4   0   0   0    0   0  .306  .810   11    7    1   0   
M Sweeney 1B                  4   0   1   0    0   0  .328  .915    9    6    7   1   
J Dye RF                      3   1   2   0    1   0  .308  .903   17    9    3   0   
J Randa 3B                    4   0   2   0    0   0  .326  .879   15   10    0   2   
C Kreuter C                   3   0   1   1    0   1  .254  .708   15    8    9   0   
  S Pose PH                   1   0   0   0    0   0  .288  .720    1    1    0   0   
J Giambi DH                   4   1   2   0    0   0  .270  .718   11    7    0   0   3B
R Sanchez SS                  3   0   1   1    0   0  .274  .665    9    7    3   5   GDP
  S Scarsone PH               1   0   1   0    0   0  .190  .548    6    3    0   0   2B

J Witasick P                                                                  1   0
  T Byrdak P                                                                  0   0
  K Ray P                                                                     0   0
  M Whisenant P                                                               0   0
Totals                       35   2  11   0    1   2              129   79   27  13
Batting Events
2B: S Scarsone (5, off C Harville); J Damon (29, off M Oquist).
3B: J Giambi (1, off M Oquist).
SH: C Febles (11, off M Oquist).
TB: J Giambi 4; J Randa 2; S Scarsone 2; J Dye 2; J Damon 2; C Kreuter; M Sweeney; R Sanchez.
GIDP: R Sanchez (10).
RBI: R Sanchez (37); C Kreuter (31).
Team LOB: 8.
With RISP: 2 for 10.
Fielding Events
DP: 2. R Sanchez-C Febles-M Sweeney; C Febles-R Sanchez-M Sweeney.

Pitching Stats

Oakland Athletics             IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
M Oquist, W (7-7)              7     9   2   2    0   1   0   5.06   28   93-59   42· 1·16   13·14· 5· 0     52    -     1.12   0.15
T Mathews                      1     1   0   0    1   0   0   3.79    5   18-9     5· 0· 4    0· 4· 1· 0          0-0    0.08   0.01
C Harville                     1     1   0   0    0   1   0   3.48    4   16-10    6· 2· 2    1· 2· 0· 0          0-0    0.00   0.00
Totals                         9    11   2   2    1   2   0          37  127-78   53· 3·22   14·20· 6· 0           -  
Kansas City Royals            IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
J Witasick, L (4-7)            5     3   5   5    4   7   1   6.67   22   90-51   26· 8·17    7· 3· 1· 0     44    -     1.01  -0.15
T Byrdak                       2     5   4   4    3   1   2   8.59   13   45-23   14· 1· 8    5· 4· 1· 0          2-2    0.39  -0.20
K Ray                          1     0   0   0    0   0   0   4.91    3   12-7     4· 0· 3    1· 2· 0· 0          0-0    0.01   0.00
M Whisenant                    1     1   3   3    3   1   1   5.76    7   33-14    5· 4· 5    0· 3· 0· 0          0-0    0.01  -0.00
Totals                         9     9  12  12   10   9   4          45  180-95   49·13·33   13·12· 2· 0          2-2
J Witasick faced 3 batters in the 6th inning.
Balks: None.
WP: T Mathews (2); T Byrdak (2).
HBP: J Witasick (6; J Jaha).
IBB: None.
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Mike Reilly, 1B - Doug Eddings, 2B - Mark Johnson, 3B - Brian O'Nora.
Time of Game: 2:58.
Attendance: 29,739.
Field Condition: Unknown.
Start Time Weather: 97° F, Wind 2mph out to Leftfield, Night, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Oakland Athletics                         Kansas City Royals                           
1. Tony Phillips                2B       1. Johnny Damon                 LF
2. Ryan Christenson             CF       2. Carlos Febles                2B
3. Ben Grieve                   LF       3. Carlos Beltran               CF
4. John Jaha                    DH       4. Mike Sweeney                 1B
5. Jason Giambi                 1B       5. Jermaine Dye                 RF
6. Matt Stairs                  RF       6. Joe Randa                    3B
7. Mike Macfarlane               C       7. Chad Kreuter                  C
8. Eric Chavez                  3B       8. Jeremy Giambi                DH
9. Jorge Velandia               SS       9. Rey Sanchez                  SS

   Mike Oquist                   P          Jay Witasick                  P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
t6 0 12- RRR 8,(3-2)  16% 90% 3-2 OAK J. Giambi T. Byrdak Home Run (Fly Ball); Grieve Scores; Jaha Scores
t2 2 -23 RR 2,(0-1)  15% 66% 0-0 OAK E. Chavez J. Witasick Single to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole); Jaha Scores; Giambi Scores
t6 0 --- R 2,(1-0)  14% 64% 2-2 OAK R. Christenson J. Witasick Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
b3 0 --- 2,(1-0)  -9% 55% 0-2 KCR J. Giambi M. Oquist Triple to CF (Line Drive)
b4 1 1-3 R 2,(1-0)  -8% 39% 1-2 KCR C. Kreuter M. Oquist Single to RF (Ground Ball thru 2B-1B); Dye Scores; Randa to 2B

Play By Play

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
Top of the 1st, Athletics Batting, Tied 0-0, Royals' Jay Witasick facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- 6,(3-2)  3% 53% 0-0 OAK T. Phillips J. Witasick Walk
t1 0 1-- OO 3,(1-1)  -8% 46% 0-0 OAK R. Christenson J. Witasick Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-SS-1B
t1 2 --- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 45% 0-0 OAK B. Grieve J. Witasick Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Athletics 0, Royals 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Royals Batting, Tied 0-0, Athletics' Mike Oquist facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  2% 47% 0-0 KCR J. Damon M. Oquist Flyball: LF
b1 1 --- O 7,(3-2)  2% 49% 0-0 KCR C. Febles M. Oquist Groundout: SS-1B
b1 2 --- O 6,(3-2)  1% 50% 0-0 KCR C. Beltran M. Oquist Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Athletics 0, Royals 0.
Top of the 2nd, Athletics Batting, Tied 0-0, Royals' Jay Witasick facing 4-5-6
t2 0 --- 5,(3-1)  4% 54% 0-0 OAK J. Jaha J. Witasick Hit By Pitch
t2 0 1-- 5,(3-1)  5% 59% 0-0 OAK J. Giambi J. Witasick Walk; Jaha to 2B
t2 0 12- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 58% 0-0 OAK M. Stairs J. Witasick Groundout: 1B unassisted; Jaha to 3B; Giambi to 2B
t2 1 -23 O 3,(0-2)  -8% 51% 0-0 OAK M. Macfarlane J. Witasick Strikeout Looking
t2 2 -23 RR 2,(0-1)  15% 66% 0-0 OAK E. Chavez J. Witasick Single to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole); Jaha Scores; Giambi Scores
t2 2 1-- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 64% 2-0 OAK J. Velandia J. Witasick Groundout: 3B-1B
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Athletics 2, Royals 0.
Bottom of the 2nd, Royals Batting, Behind 0-2, Athletics' Mike Oquist facing 4-5-6
b2 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  3% 66% 0-2 KCR M. Sweeney M. Oquist Groundout: SS-1B (SS-3B Hole)
b2 1 --- 5,(1-2)  -3% 64% 0-2 KCR J. Dye M. Oquist Single to CF (Fly Ball)
b2 1 1-- O 2,(0-1)  3% 67% 0-2 KCR J. Randa M. Oquist Single to RF (Fly Ball to Short RF Line); Dye out at 3B/RF-3B
b2 2 1-- O 8,(3-2)  3% 69% 0-2 KCR C. Kreuter M. Oquist Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Athletics 2, Royals 0.
Top of the 3rd, Athletics Batting, Ahead 2-0, Royals' Jay Witasick facing 1-2-3
t3 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  -2% 67% 2-0 OAK T. Phillips J. Witasick Groundout: 1B-2B-P (2B-1B)
t3 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 66% 2-0 OAK R. Christenson J. Witasick Bunt Groundout: 3B-1B (Short 3B Line)
t3 2 --- O 4,(1-2)  -1% 65% 2-0 OAK B. Grieve J. Witasick Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Athletics 2, Royals 0.
Bottom of the 3rd, Royals Batting, Behind 0-2, Athletics' Mike Oquist facing 8-9-1
b3 0 --- 2,(1-0)  -9% 55% 0-2 KCR J. Giambi M. Oquist Triple to CF (Line Drive)
b3 0 --3 R 1,(0-0)  -5% 51% 0-2 KCR R. Sanchez M. Oquist Single to LF (Line Drive to Deep SS); Giambi Scores
b3 0 1-- O 3,(1-1)  2% 53% 1-2 KCR J. Damon M. Oquist Flyball: RF (Deep RF); Sanchez to 2B
b3 1 -2- O 6,(3-2)  4% 57% 1-2 KCR C. Febles M. Oquist Groundout: SS-1B (SS-2B); Sanchez to 3B
b3 2 --3 O 1,(0-0)  4% 61% 1-2 KCR C. Beltran M. Oquist Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Athletics 2, Royals 1.
Top of the 4th, Athletics Batting, Ahead 2-1, Royals' Jay Witasick facing 4-5-6
t4 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 59% 2-1 OAK J. Jaha J. Witasick Strikeout Looking
t4 1 --- O 5,(1-2)  -2% 57% 2-1 OAK J. Giambi J. Witasick Groundout: 2B-1B
t4 2 --- 6,(3-2)  1% 58% 2-1 OAK M. Stairs J. Witasick Single to CF (Line Drive to Deep 2B)
t4 2 1-- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 55% 2-1 OAK M. Macfarlane J. Witasick Flyball: CF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Athletics 2, Royals 1.
Bottom of the 4th, Royals Batting, Behind 1-2, Athletics' Mike Oquist facing 4-5-6
b4 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  3% 59% 1-2 KCR M. Sweeney M. Oquist Foul Popfly: 1B (1B Foul)
b4 1 --- 4,(2-1)  -3% 55% 1-2 KCR J. Dye M. Oquist Single to CF (Ground Ball thru Deep SS-2B)
b4 1 1-- 4,(2-1)  -8% 48% 1-2 KCR J. Randa M. Oquist Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF-RF); Dye to 3B
b4 1 1-3 R 2,(1-0)  -8% 39% 1-2 KCR C. Kreuter M. Oquist Single to RF (Ground Ball thru 2B-1B); Dye Scores; Randa to 2B
b4 1 12- O 2,(1-0)  5% 45% 2-2 KCR J. Giambi M. Oquist Popfly: 2B
b4 2 12- O 2,(0-1)  5% 50% 2-2 KCR R. Sanchez M. Oquist Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B (Deep SS-2B)
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Athletics 2, Royals 2.
Top of the 5th, Athletics Batting, Tied 2-2, Royals' Jay Witasick facing 8-9-1
t5 0 --- O 7,(3-2)  -3% 47% 2-2 OAK E. Chavez J. Witasick Strikeout Swinging
t5 1 --- O 5,(1-2)  -2% 44% 2-2 OAK J. Velandia J. Witasick Strikeout Swinging
t5 2 --- O 6,(2-2)  -2% 43% 2-2 OAK T. Phillips J. Witasick Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Athletics 2, Royals 2.
Bottom of the 5th, Royals Batting, Tied 2-2, Athletics' Mike Oquist facing 1-2-3
b5 0 --- 3,(1-1)  -7% 35% 2-2 KCR J. Damon M. Oquist Double to RF (Ground Ball)
b5 0 -2- O 1,(0-0)  2% 37% 2-2 KCR C. Febles M. Oquist Bunt Groundout: P-1B/Sacrifice (Short 3B Line); Damon to 3B
b5 1 --3 O 2,(0-1)  8% 45% 2-2 KCR C. Beltran M. Oquist Popfly: SS (Deep SS-3B Hole)
b5 2 --3 O 2,(1-0)  5% 50% 2-2 KCR M. Sweeney M. Oquist Foul Popfly: 1B (1B Foul)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Athletics 2, Royals 2.
Top of the 6th, Athletics Batting, Tied 2-2, Royals' Jay Witasick facing 2-3-4
t6 0 --- R 2,(1-0)  14% 64% 2-2 OAK R. Christenson J. Witasick Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
t6 0 --- 6,(3-2)  4% 68% 3-2 OAK B. Grieve J. Witasick Walk
t6 0 1-- 5,(3-1)  6% 74% 3-2 OAK J. Jaha J. Witasick Walk; Grieve to 2B
Tim Byrdak replaces Jay Witasick pitching
t6 0 12- RRR 8,(3-2)  16% 90% 3-2 OAK J. Giambi T. Byrdak Home Run (Fly Ball); Grieve Scores; Jaha Scores
t6 0 --- 4,(3-0)  1% 91% 6-2 OAK M. Stairs T. Byrdak Walk
t6 0 1-- OO 1,(0-0)  -3% 88% 6-2 OAK M. Macfarlane T. Byrdak Ground Ball Double Play: SS-2B-1B
t6 2 --- 3,(2-0)  1% 89% 6-2 OAK E. Chavez T. Byrdak Single to CF (Fly Ball)
t6 2 1-- 1,(0-0)  1% 90% 6-2 OAK J. Velandia T. Byrdak Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B); Chavez to 2B
t6 2 12- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 88% 6-2 OAK T. Phillips T. Byrdak Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Athletics 6, Royals 2.
Bottom of the 6th, Royals Batting, Behind 2-6, Athletics' Mike Oquist facing 5-6-7
b6 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  2% 90% 2-6 KCR J. Dye M. Oquist Flyball: RF (Short CF-RF)
b6 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  2% 92% 2-6 KCR J. Randa M. Oquist Lineout: LF
b6 2 --- O 5,(3-1)  1% 93% 2-6 KCR C. Kreuter M. Oquist Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Athletics 6, Royals 2.
Top of the 7th, Athletics Batting, Ahead 6-2, Royals' Tim Byrdak facing 2-3-4
t7 0 --- 5,(3-1)  1% 94% 6-2 OAK R. Christenson T. Byrdak Walk
t7 0 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -1% 93% 6-2 OAK B. Grieve T. Byrdak Groundout: 2B-SS/Forceout at 2B (SS-2B)
Jason McDonald pinch runs for Ben Grieve (LF) batting 3rd
t7 1 1-- 3,(1-1)  1% 93% 6-2 OAK J. Jaha T. Byrdak Wild Pitch; McDonald to 2B
t7 1 -2- 5,(3-1)  0% 94% 6-2 OAK J. Jaha T. Byrdak Walk
t7 1 12- RRR 1,(0-0)  5% 99% 6-2 OAK J. Giambi T. Byrdak Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep RF Line); McDonald Scores; Jaha Scores
t7 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  -0% 99% 9-2 OAK M. Stairs T. Byrdak Strikeout Looking
t7 2 --- 7,(3-2)  0% 99% 9-2 OAK M. Macfarlane T. Byrdak Single to CF (Line Drive to Deep SS-2B)
t7 2 1-- O 3,(1-1)  -0% 99% 9-2 OAK E. Chavez T. Byrdak Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Athletics 9, Royals 2.
Bottom of the 7th, Royals Batting, Behind 2-9, Athletics' Mike Oquist facing 8-9-1
Jason McDonald moves from PR to LF
b7 0 --- 3,(1-1)  -1% 98% 2-9 KCR J. Giambi M. Oquist Single to CF (Line Drive)
b7 0 1-- OO 6,(2-2)  2% 99% 2-9 KCR R. Sanchez M. Oquist Ground Ball Double Play: P-SS-1B (P's Left)
b7 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  0% 99% 2-9 KCR J. Damon M. Oquist Groundout: 3B-1B (SS-3B Hole)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Athletics 9, Royals 2.
Top of the 8th, Athletics Batting, Ahead 9-2, Royals' Ken Ray facing 9-1-2
Ken Ray replaces Tim Byrdak pitching
t8 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  0% 99% 9-2 OAK J. Velandia K. Ray Flyball: RF (Short RF)
t8 1 --- O 4,(2-1)  -0% 99% 9-2 OAK T. Phillips K. Ray Flyball: RF (Deep CF-RF)
t8 2 --- O 4,(2-1)  0% 99% 9-2 OAK R. Christenson K. Ray Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Athletics 9, Royals 2.
Bottom of the 8th, Royals Batting, Behind 2-9, Athletics' T.J. Mathews facing 2-3-4
T.J. Mathews replaces Mike Oquist pitching; Jorge Velandia moves from SS to 2B; Miguel Tejada replaces Tony Phillips (2B) playing SS batting 1st
b8 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  0% 100% 2-9 KCR C. Febles T. Mathews Flyball: RF (Short RF)
b8 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  0% 100% 2-9 KCR C. Beltran T. Mathews Popfly: 2B
b8 2 --- 2,(1-0)  -0% 100% 2-9 KCR M. Sweeney T. Mathews Single to CF (Line Drive)
b8 2 1-- 5,(3-1)  -0% 99% 2-9 KCR J. Dye T. Mathews Walk; Sweeney to 2B
b8 2 12- 2,(0-1)  0% 99% 2-9 KCR J. Randa T. Mathews Wild Pitch; Sweeney to 3B; Dye to 2B
b8 2 -23 O 5,(1-2)  0% 100% 2-9 KCR J. Randa T. Mathews Flyball: LF (Deep LF-CF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Athletics 9, Royals 2.
Top of the 9th, Athletics Batting, Ahead 9-2, Royals' Matt Whisenant facing 3-4-5
Matt Whisenant replaces Ken Ray pitching
t9 0 --- 4,(3-0)  0% 100% 9-2 OAK J. McDonald M. Whisenant Walk
t9 0 1-- 5,(3-1)  0% 100% 9-2 OAK J. Jaha M. Whisenant Walk; McDonald to 2B
Olmedo Saenz pinch hits for Jason Giambi (1B) batting 5th
t9 0 12- O 4,(0-2)  0% 100% 9-2 OAK O. Saenz M. Whisenant Strikeout Looking
t9 1 12- RRR 4,(2-1)  0% 100% 9-2 OAK M. Stairs M. Whisenant Home Run (Fly Ball); McDonald Scores; Jaha Scores
t9 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  0% 100% 12-2 OAK M. Macfarlane M. Whisenant Flyball: RF
t9 2 --- 6,(3-2)  0% 100% 12-2 OAK E. Chavez M. Whisenant Walk
t9 2 1-- O 4,(2-1)  0% 100% 12-2 OAK J. Velandia M. Whisenant Popfly: SS (SS-2B)
3 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Athletics 12, Royals 2.
Bottom of the 9th, Royals Batting, Behind 2-12, Athletics' Chad Harville facing 7-8-9
Chad Harville replaces T.J. Mathews pitching; Olmedo Saenz moves from PH to 1B; Scott Pose pinch hits for Chad Kreuter (C) batting 7th
b9 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  0% 100% 2-12 KCR S. Pose C. Harville Groundout: 1B unassisted
b9 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  0% 100% 2-12 KCR J. Giambi C. Harville Popfly: C
Steve Scarsone pinch hits for Rey Sanchez (SS) batting 9th
b9 2 --- 6,(3-2)  0% 100% 2-12 KCR S. Scarsone C. Harville Double to LF (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF)
Jed Hansen pinch hits for Johnny Damon (LF) batting 1st
b9 2 -2- O 5,(2-2)  0% 100% 2-12 KCR J. Hansen C. Harville Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Athletics 12, Royals 2.

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