Going for the sweep in an afternoon game. RHP - Michael Pineda, (5-2 3.59) VS. RHP - Chris Young, (4-0 0.78 ERA) Lineups to follow...... LF - Gardner 3B - Headley DH - Rodriquez 1B - Teixeira C - McCann RF - Beltran 2B - Drew (when is enough....enough?) CF - Heathcott SS - Gregorius
Makes me uncomfortable saying this, knowing KC is an excellent team and Pineda has struggled the last two starts.....but I think this KC SP (Young) is due to get knocked around a bit. Need a good outing from Pineda - no doubt. Three stinkers in a row at this point sends up a little red flag. Lol
It's official........Drew is back in the 160s. Now at 169 & quickly approaching last seasons 162 average.
...Royals with runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out...Pineda comes up big and fans the last 2 batters...and made them look bad doing it.
...damn Joe, Pineda strikes out his last 3 batters and you pull him...I know he was at 106 pitches but, still. ...oh well, Pineda looked very good...when he's in his rhythm, he's virtually un-hittable.
Is there a new rule I don't know about that says pitchers aren't allowed to acknowledge the fans anymore when they're cheering his departure. I noticed it with Warren last night & just now with Pineda. I mean shit! at least touch the bill of your cap.