2007 Game 17: Minnesota Twins at Kansas City “1927 Yankees” Royals
April 21st, 2007 by ubelmann
Boof Bonser vs. Zack Greinke
Once upon a time, Zack Z. Greinke was overhyped, but despite the disappointment partially brought on by the hype, he's still a fairly solid pitcher. Even in his bad year, 2005, he had an FIP of 4.51 and an xFIP of 4.94, which pretty darned good for a 21-year old in major league baseball. When he's on, he's a "control-type" pitcher who allows a lot of fly balls, but makes up somewhat for that by getting a lot of pop-ups. With that in mind, KC isn't an ideal place for him to pitch, since the ball can really fly out of that park at times. For his sake, they've at least improved the defense some, which ought to help him out quite a bit.
For those of you on THE INSANITY watch, I saw this last night:
Twins OF Rondell White, on the DL with a strained right calf, did not fare well when he tried to run in the outfield.
This entry was posted by ubelmann on Saturday, April 21st, 2007 at 12:10 pm and is filed under 2007 Game Logs. It is one of 640 entries by the author. We are no longer accepting Letters to the Editor on this post.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 12:12:58 pm
Oh good grief. No need to Stop THE INSANITY. He's stopped.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:09:02 pm
It's a radio game here in the cities... does anyone have a feed out there?
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:11:52 pm
Casilla and Punto, 1-2 in the lineup. Two out machines in front of Mauer.
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:17:53 pm
Religious folks buzzing at the front door -They: 'you are invited to a...,' NBB: 'no thx, games on' - missed Punto's hit.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:18:28 pm
Top of the First Inning Recap:
Greinke pitching
Casilla taps out to the shortstop.
Punto lined a single to left passed the shortstop.
Mauer pops up the the third baseman in foul territory on the first pitch.
Cuddyer flies out to right.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:22:04 pm
NBB, do you have a video feed today?
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:24:43 pm
Yep. A lil choppy tho.
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:31:54 pm
mlb.tv 400K
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:44:56 pm
these are the KC radio guys, aren't they?
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 4:07:50 pm
yep.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:26:25 pm
Nice...
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:28:25 pm
the Dragon!
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:26:44 pm
Bonser and his infielders need more kum-ba-yah time together.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:26:52 pm
Nice spot for that.
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:28:54 pm
Brave play by the laddie. Prevents a run.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:33:46 pm
Got a read on what happened on the boofed popup?
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:39:36 pm
The Royals play-X-play announcer said the wind is a big factor today (15 mph out of the South).
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:32:42 pm
Boof decides to do it himself. not a bad plan
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:32:48 pm
Bottom of the First Inning Recap:
Booferdoodle pitching
DeJesus lines a single down the left field line.
Grudzielanek bunts a single down the 3rd base line. DeJesus to second. DeJesus rolls an ankle but stays in the game. Ah, the bunt. The most effective weapon in baseball.
Teahen strikes out looking.
Sweeney infield single to Casilla at third. DeJesus to third, Grudzielanek to second.
Gload strikes out swinging.
Brown reaches second on a popup error to second baseman Rodriguez in center. DeJesus scored, Grudzielanek scored. Sweeney to third.
Gordon strikes out swinging.
2 runs, both unearned.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:33:15 pm
What, other than De Jesus, all of this on the infield?
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:34:17 pm
The popup was in centerfield.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:35:50 pm
Makes a bit more sense. Doesn't sound like anything other than DeJesus hit hard.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:36:51 pm
The Twins should be able to get to Greinke.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:42:06 pm
Twins 3-15 with RISP last night. What a terrible game that was.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:43:36 pm
Redmond laughs at that stat. RBI single.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:45:03 pm
With two strikes. I was about to write a comment about a wasted opportunity, but our big DH bat picks up the squad.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:44:10 pm
Top of the Second Inning Recap:
Greinke pitching
Morneau doubles to the gap in right-center field.
Hunter grounds out to short.
Kubel strikes out swinging in a long at bat.
Redmond bloops a single into right, Morneau scores.
Rodriguez flies out to centerfield.
1 run. Royals lead, 2-1.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:47:03 pm
Bonser in 1st inning. 22 pitches 18 strikes.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:48:31 pm
Twins defensive efficiency in that inning: .000.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:49:44 pm
I think in soccer that would be called...Own Goals...
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:12:58 pm
Nil nil nil.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:47:58 pm
Four Ks for Bonser to start the game.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:50:25 pm
he gave the defense their chance.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:52:00 pm
5/5
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:53:29 pm
That darn Bonser is striking too many people out again. He needs to pitch to contact and let the defense----oh, yeah.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:48:36 pm
I think it's mentioned before, but Pena's picture on GameDay looks "Vulcan"
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:51:56 pm
Boof!
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:52:40 pm
Bottom of the Second Inning Recap:
Booferdoodle pitching
LaRue strikes out swinging. (Thank God we are avoiding the league MVP)
Pena, Jr. called out on strikes.
DeJesus flies out to Cuddyer.
Pena with a long at bat, but Boof is better.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 1:53:46 pm
Good Inning...alot of work for 1,2,3
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:00:30 pm
Top of the Third Inning Recap:
Greinke pitching
Casilla called out on strikes.
Punto walks. An on-base machine.
Mauer lines out to right. Punto Bertin' doubled off of first, Teahen to Gload.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:01:10 pm
Twins lead the league in stolen bases and they haven't been caught. It's one thing to pick your spots, but to run that much and not get caught, that's pretty impressive.
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:12:02 pm
If you're not getting out then you're not on the edge. Conservative ball I say.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:15:16 pm
Greinke is clearly worried about them running, he's payed alot of attention to Punto and Cuddyer(!?) on first.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:18:55 pm
... and he just threw over to keep Redmond close.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:03:31 pm
Punto running on 2-2?
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:04:28 pm
Oh, hit n run?
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:05:46 pm
That's better, Boof. Now you're pitching to contact.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:09:27 pm
+10 for that snark.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:06:18 pm
Break up the Royals!!!
Or should that be ... Break up the Twins?
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:08:57 pm
Bottom of the Third Inning Recap:
Booferdoodle pitching
Grudzielanek rolls out to Casilla at shortstop.
Teahen homers to left center field.
Sweeney flies out to Hunter. Running catch by Hunter.
Gload taps out to Punto at third.
One run, earned. Royals lead, 3-1.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:12:06 pm
Anyone else thinking that the lineup is a little soft outside of the middle?
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:14:29 pm
It has been most of the year.
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:13:55 pm
FOTF!
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:15:42 pm
Dr. Double!!!
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:15:42 pm
Morneau, WTF?
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:18:20 pm
Seriously, just play the right fielder there, that's a carbon copy of Redmonds first RBI single.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:19:13 pm
He makes his living on that.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:18:25 pm
Redmond dumps another single to right.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:23:28 pm
Top of the Fourth Inning Recap:
Greinke pitching
Cuddyer singles to centerfield
Morneau singled, Cuddyer to third. Morneau to second on the throw. (Officially a double by Morneau.)
Hunter doubles to left, Cuddyer scores. Morneau to third. Morneau unsure whether that ball would be caught.
Kubel grounds out to first base unassisted, Morneau out at home. Hunter to third. Boneheaded play by Morneau.
Redmond singles on a check swing to right field. Hunter scores.
Rodriguez flied out to center.
2 runs. Tied 3-3.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:27:37 pm
did hunter force morneau off of third? or was it all his idea?
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:29:45 pm
from the sound of it, Morneau did it, but I'm not watching, just listening.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:26:15 pm
This catching up business is hard to do...
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:26:24 pm
Booferdoodle was striking them out, now he's serving them up.
E-6 replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:41:44 pm
Boof Blyleven
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:28:53 pm
The Vulcan comes to bat
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:29:08 pm
Bottom of the Fourth Inning Recap:
Booferdoodle pitching
Brown pops up to Rodriguez. This time he catches it.
Gordon homers to center field.
LaRue strikes out swinging.
Pena, Jr. flies out to center field.
One run. Royals lead, 4-3.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:32:52 pm
solid knock by Casilla, I like that. I predict two moves to first.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:34:05 pm
didn't give him a chance.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:36:03 pm
Mauer power.
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:37:15 pm
What in the world?
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:37:58 pm
Top of the Fifth Inning Recap:
Greinke pitching
Casilla singles to right field. Solid hit.
Punto grounds out second to first, Casilla reaches second.
Mauer doubles to left center, Casilla scores.
Cuddyer pops up to the mound. Gload catches it. Mauer tries to tag to third, out Gload to third baseman Gordon.
One run, tied 4-4.
The Twins are running the bases like little leaguers today.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:40:07 pm
Who is baserunning coach?
E-6 replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:42:44 pm
I think Al Newman was rehired without our knowledge.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:43:09 pm
Or consent.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:42:51 pm
I think it's Jerry White, but I'm not sure.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:41:00 pm
Lots of Ks today for Bonser.
twayn replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:50:02 pm
These must be the Royals that swept Detroit in the last series of last season.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:50:53 pm
Catching-up is hard to do...
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:51:12 pm
It's obviously not over, but this isn't really looking like our day.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:51:32 pm
Bottom of the Fifth Inning Recap:
Booferdoodle pitching
DeJesus caught looking.
Grudzielanek doubles to right.
Teahen flies out to left center. Grudzielanek advances to third.
Sweeney walks (intentional).
Gload singles to left, Grudzielanek scores, Sweeney to second.
Brown rolls a grounder to short. Gload out at second, Casilla to Rodriguez.
One run, earned. Royals lead 5-4.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:52:22 pm
What a frustrating game so far. We should have a lot more runs, and every time we score the Royals come right back.
twayn replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:53:48 pm
They are relentless.
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:53:09 pm
Let's muss this guy up.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:57:01 pm
New meat. MLB debut here.
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:56:32 pm
Anyone else sensing a GIDP?
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:57:21 pm
Nah, a single dumped to right is what I see.
E-6 replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:02:25 pm
Nice call, stick!
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:02:26 pm
You are a visionary.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:02:36 pm
Listen to SBG. Your life will be much easier.
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:06:18 pm
Is that what you tell Lucy?
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:05:53 pm
You were off by one at bat.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 2:58:45 pm
The only thing worse than a poorly played game is a poorly played game that crawls along like a snail.
twayn replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:00:35 pm
God, this sucks. No TV, not a radio in the house that gets KSTP-AM, and Gameday Audio keeps giving me a Server busy error. I might have to go listen in the frigging car.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:07:11 pm
What I think is hilarious is that KSTP claims their signal gets to 12 states and four Canadian provinces. Well, it's not the only bs I've ever heard on that station.
New Britain Bo replied on April 21, 2007 at 4:09:51 pm
Nunavit?
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:03:24 pm
Here's an idea...Let's try to get ahead...
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:05:44 pm
Or at least, not let the Royals get right back ahead.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:05:35 pm
Top of the Sixth Inning Recap:
Greinke replaced by Musser. This is Musser's MLB debut.
Morneau pops up to left.
Hunter singles to center and advances on an error on DeJesus in center.
Kubel singles to left. Hunter to third. Dazzle wonders why Hunter stopped.
Musser replaced by Peralta.
Redmond singles to right. Kubel to second. Hunter scores. Dazzle said it should have been caught. Teahen tries to get Kubel at second but fails.
Rodriguez grounds into a 3-6-3 double play.
One run. Tied 5-5.
twayn replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:06:02 pm
Like nobody saw that DP coming.
BillP replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:07:20 pm
The Royals' radio PBP guy is clearly very irritated with Redmond, calling all of his hits "half-swing, bloop singles to right." They haven't been half swings in any sense; they're just good swings, protecting the plate on a pitch on the outer half and serving the ball into the outfield the other way (softly, but on a line). You'd think after the third time it happened, he'd realize there's some skill involved. Redmond's going to have a claim for slander sometime soon here.
ubelmann replied on April 21, 2007 at 5:48:26 pm
I really don't understand why teams just don't pound Redmond inside. He has no power, and all he does is hit outside pitches into right field. I swear that's how he got every single one of his 61 hits last year.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:10:28 pm
Neshek!
E-6 replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:12:52 pm
Sideshow pushing all the right buttons.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:13:06 pm
Bottom of the Sixth Inning Recap:
Neshek replaces Booferdoodle
Gordon strikes out swinging.
LaRue called out on strikes.
Pena, Jr. strikes out swinging.
Neshek!
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:16:19 pm
Castillo, Casilla, either way, lots of infield singles.
Rhubarb_Runner replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:17:16 pm
"That was easy."
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:18:26 pm
Casilla is a thief.
E-6 replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:19:18 pm
They should play the Flying Burrito Brothers Wheels when Alexi comes to plate.
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:19:38 pm
A lead! A lead! Ty Punto comes through!
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:19:49 pm
Punto! He's my guy! Heh.
Rhubarb_Runner replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:19:52 pm
Piranha bites!
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:20:25 pm
Head first slides into third? perfectly OK when they result from RBI triples
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:24:50 pm
Exactly.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:25:46 pm
Top of the Seventh Inning:
Peralta pitching
Casilla singles to third base.
Punto triples to right, Casilla scores.
Gobble replaces Peralta
Mauer flies out to center, Punto scores.
Cuddyer flies out to center.
Morneau flies out to left.
2 runs, Twins lead 7-5.
the Dragon replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:26:33 pm
I've got the secret...go take a shower
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:28:09 pm
Is there a reason Neshek couldn't go a second inning?
E-6 replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:32:04 pm
That's just Gardy being Gardy.
Jeff A replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:30:31 pm
So, in re: Dazzle's story about Reyes, Reyes can thank child abuse for his career as a LOOGY?
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:33:07 pm
that sounds like a hell of a story.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:36:26 pm
Man, I can't do anything right handed. I can't imagine pitching with the opposite arm.
Big Mak replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:34:20 pm
Redmond's killing himself to block all these pitches in the dirt. There's no one on base Mike!
twayn replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:35:09 pm
Dennys Reyes, LNOGY.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:38:31 pm
Bottom of the Seventh Recap:
Reyes replaces Neshek
DeJesus grounds out to Casilla at short. High throw.
Grudzielanek grounds out to Rodriguez at second.
Teahen walks.
Crain replaces Reyes
Sweeney grounds to third, forces Teahan at second, Punto to Rodriguez.
SBG replied on April 21, 2007 at 3:40:21 pm
brianS check The Vault. I've fixed it.