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Chief Rum · 10-09-2005, 11:24 PM

Angels Backhand Royals (April 8)

Who needs Vladimir Guerrero?

The 2004 AL MVP has just one hit in his first 15 at bats this season, but the Angels' didn't need him, as their sixth thru eighth hitters powered the team to its third win in a row, 12-6 over Kansas City.

C Bengie Molina hit two doubles and drove in four runs on three hits, rookie 3B Dallas McPherson went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and a double, and SS Chone Figgins also went 3-for-4, with three runs scored and three RBI, as the Halos came back from a 6-4 deficit to win going away.

The Royals only came back from being down 4-1 early because of a throwing error by Angels' starter John Lackey. The pitcher threw away a ball into the right field foul area on a comebacker by C Paul Hoover. Hoover would come around on a triple by Wilkin Ruan, and that opened the door for a five-run inning by the Royals.

Fortunately for Lackey, the Angels' offense came to the rescue. In addition to the back end of the lineup, CF Steve Finley also remains hot, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.

MLB Notes (April 8)

Rockies' rookie 3B Tim Olson made a key error in a four-run third inning by the Giants, allowing an inning to go on that eventually brought around two more runs in a game that ended with the Giants winning 6-5 in extra innings. The win kept the Giants as one of two remaining undefeated teams, while the Rockies are one of three major league squads without a victory. The other hapless squads include the fellow NL West Dodgers, and also the Mets. Pinchhitter Tony Torcato singled in Ray Durham in the bottom of the tenth for the Giants' second straight walk off win...

The White Sox used three homeruns and six doubles to power by the AL Central rival Twins, 12-4. Morgan Ensberg who was acquired from the Astros just before Opening Day, clubbed two homeruns and drove in four runs. CF Aaron Rowand also hit a homerun and drove in four runs...

The Brewers didn't show a lot of respect for the Cubs' veteran star Greg Maddux, scoring eight runs off of the future Hall of Famer to win, 9-0. Two rookies keyed the offense for Milwaukee, with homeruns by Rickie Weeks and Ben Van Iderstine. Weeks wasn't even five years old yet when Maddux first threw a major league pitch in 1987. Brewers' starter Victor Santos was brilliant, throwing a five-hit, complete game shut out with seven K's...

The Reds' pen blew what had been a strong start by Josh Hancock, who allowed just three runs in seven innings to the Astros. David Weathers and Travis Phelps gave up six runs on five hits in the bottom of the eighth inning, allowing Houston to storm back to the 9-7 vixtory. The late inning comeback made meaningless a strong day by Cincinnati's Adam Dunn, who went 4-for-five with a homerun, double and 4 RBIs.

10-09-2005, 11:24 PM	#20
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Angels Backhand Royals (April 8) Who needs Vladimir Guerrero? The 2004 AL MVP has just one hit in his first 15 at bats this season, but the Angels' didn't need him, as their sixth thru eighth hitters powered the team to its third win in a row, 12-6 over Kansas City. C Bengie Molina hit two doubles and drove in four runs on three hits, rookie 3B Dallas McPherson went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and a double, and SS Chone Figgins also went 3-for-4, with three runs scored and three RBI, as the Halos came back from a 6-4 deficit to win going away. The Royals only came back from being down 4-1 early because of a throwing error by Angels' starter John Lackey. The pitcher threw away a ball into the right field foul area on a comebacker by C Paul Hoover. Hoover would come around on a triple by Wilkin Ruan, and that opened the door for a five-run inning by the Royals. Fortunately for Lackey, the Angels' offense came to the rescue. In addition to the back end of the lineup, CF Steve Finley also remains hot, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. MLB Notes (April 8) Rockies' rookie 3B Tim Olson made a key error in a four-run third inning by the Giants, allowing an inning to go on that eventually brought around two more runs in a game that ended with the Giants winning 6-5 in extra innings. The win kept the Giants as one of two remaining undefeated teams, while the Rockies are one of three major league squads without a victory. The other hapless squads include the fellow NL West Dodgers, and also the Mets. Pinchhitter Tony Torcato singled in Ray Durham in the bottom of the tenth for the Giants' second straight walk off win... The White Sox used three homeruns and six doubles to power by the AL Central rival Twins, 12-4. Morgan Ensberg who was acquired from the Astros just before Opening Day, clubbed two homeruns and drove in four runs. CF Aaron Rowand also hit a homerun and drove in four runs... The Brewers didn't show a lot of respect for the Cubs' veteran star Greg Maddux, scoring eight runs off of the future Hall of Famer to win, 9-0. Two rookies keyed the offense for Milwaukee, with homeruns by Rickie Weeks and Ben Van Iderstine. Weeks wasn't even five years old yet when Maddux first threw a major league pitch in 1987. Brewers' starter Victor Santos was brilliant, throwing a five-hit, complete game shut out with seven K's... The Reds' pen blew what had been a strong start by Josh Hancock, who allowed just three runs in seven innings to the Astros. David Weathers and Travis Phelps gave up six runs on five hits in the bottom of the eighth inning, allowing Houston to storm back to the 9-7 vixtory. The late inning comeback made meaningless a strong day by Cincinnati's Adam Dunn, who went 4-for-five with a homerun, double and 4 RBIs. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready. Last edited by Chief Rum : 10-14-2005 at 10:11 PM.