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Indians
@ Royals
Kauffman Stadium
May 21, 2009
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians, played on May 21, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 21, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Cleveland Indians
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| Home Team |
Kansas City Royals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 21, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Thu |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Cleveland Indians |
| Home Team | Kansas City Royals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Carl Pavano |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Zack Greinke |
| Ballpark | Kauffman Stadium |
| City | Kansas City |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 23,095 |
| Time of Game | 3 hours 33 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Jim Joyce 1B: Brian Runge 2B: Bill Miller 3B: Derryl Cousins |
Cleveland Indians Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Asdrubal Cabrera | Shortstop |
| Grady Sizemore | DH |
| Victor Martinez | First Baseman |
| Shin-Soo Choo | Right Fielder |
| Jhonny Peralta | Third Baseman |
| Mark DeRosa | Left Fielder |
| Ben Francisco | Center Fielder |
| Kelly Shoppach | Catcher |
| Luis Valbuena | Second Baseman |
| Eric Wedge | Manager |
Kansas City Royals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| David DeJesus | Left Fielder |
| Alberto Callaspo | Second Baseman |
| Billy Butler | First Baseman |
| Mike Jacobs | DH |
| Jose Guillen | Right Fielder |
| Mark Teahen | Third Baseman |
| Miguel Olivo | Catcher |
| Mitch Maier | Center Fielder |
| Mike Aviles | Shortstop |
| Trey Hillman | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Indians
@ Royals
Kauffman Stadium
May 21, 2009
Top 1
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Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Cabrera vs. Greinke
Cabrera hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sizemore vs. Greinke
Sizemore bunts towards the mound. Greinke fields it and throws to first for the out. Cabrera moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: -2-
Martinez vs. Greinke
Olivo fires to second and throws the ball away. That's an error on Olivo. Cabrera moves to third. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: --3
Martinez vs. Greinke
Martinez strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: --3
Choo vs. Greinke
Choo strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
DeJesus vs. Pavano
DeJesus strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Callaspo vs. Pavano
Callaspo hits a fly ball into right field, out of the reach of Choo. Callaspo reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: -2-
Butler vs. Pavano
There's a wild pitch. Callaspo moves to third. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 2-1, RoB: --3
Butler vs. Pavano
Butler hits a fly ball into center field, out of the reach of Francisco. Butler reaches second base with a double. Callaspo scores. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Jacobs vs. Pavano
Jacobs strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: -2-
Guillen vs. Pavano
Guillen hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. Butler scores. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Teahen vs. Pavano
Teahen hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Valbuena scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Peralta vs. Greinke
Peralta hits a ball on the ground towards first. Butler scoops it up and throws to first, with Greinke covering, for the out. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
DeRosa vs. Greinke
DeRosa hits a ball on the ground towards short. Aviles scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Francisco vs. Greinke
Francisco hits a fly ball into left field, out of the reach of DeJesus who is chasing the ball. Francisco reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: --3
Shoppach vs. Greinke
Shoppach hits a ball on the ground towards short. Aviles scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Olivo vs. Pavano
Olivo strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Maier vs. Pavano
Maier hits a line drive into center field. Francisco settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Aviles vs. Pavano
Aviles strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Valbuena vs. Greinke
Valbuena hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: 1--
Cabrera vs. Greinke
Cabrera hits a fly ball into center field. Maier settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: 1--
Sizemore vs. Greinke
Sizemore hits a fly ball into right field for a base hit. Valbuena moves to third. View Play -
Indians, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Martinez vs. Greinke
Martinez hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Valbuena scores. Sizemore moves to third. View Play -
Indians, 1 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 2-0, RoB: 1-3
Choo vs. Greinke
Choo hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. Sizemore scores. Martinez moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 3-1, RoB: 12-
Peralta vs. Greinke
Peralta takes first base on ball four. Martinez moves to third. Choo moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: 123
DeRosa vs. Greinke
DeRosa strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: 123
Francisco vs. Greinke
Francisco strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Indians, 2 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DeJesus vs. Pavano
DeJesus hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: 1--
Callaspo vs. Pavano
Callaspo hits a fly ball into left field. DeRosa settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: 1--
Butler vs. Pavano
There goes DeJesus. The throw from Shoppach and he is safe. DeJesus steals second. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Butler vs. Pavano
Butler strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: -2-
Jacobs vs. Pavano
Jacobs hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cabrera fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. DeJesus scores. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Guillen vs. Pavano
Guillen is hit by the pitch. Jacobs moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 3-1, RoB: 12-
Teahen vs. Pavano
Teahen takes first base on ball four. Jacobs moves to third. Guillen moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: 123
Olivo vs. Pavano
Olivo hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Pavano fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Shoppach vs. Greinke
Shoppach strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Valbuena vs. Greinke
Valbuena strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Cabrera vs. Greinke
Cabrera hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: 1--
Sizemore vs. Greinke
There goes Cabrera. The throw from Olivo and he is safe. Cabrera steals second. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Sizemore vs. Greinke
Sizemore takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: 12-
Martinez vs. Greinke
Martinez strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Maier vs. Pavano
Maier hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Aviles vs. Pavano
There goes Maier. The throw from Shoppach and he is out, Valbuena applying the tag. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Aviles vs. Pavano
Aviles hits a fly ball into center field. Francisco settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 3-1, RoB: ---
DeJesus vs. Pavano
DeJesus hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Valbuena scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Choo vs. Greinke
Choo hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 3-1, RoB: 1--
Peralta vs. Greinke
Peralta hits a ball on the ground towards short. Aviles fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DeRosa vs. Greinke
DeRosa hits a popup, foul, towards first. Butler settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Callaspo vs. Pavano
Callaspo hits a line drive into center field. Francisco settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Butler vs. Pavano
Butler strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Jacobs vs. Pavano
Jacobs strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Francisco vs. Greinke
Francisco hits a fly ball into center field. Maier settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Shoppach vs. Greinke
Shoppach hits a fly ball into left field. DeJesus settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Valbuena vs. Greinke
Valbuena strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Guillen vs. Pavano
Guillen hits a fly ball into center field. Francisco settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Teahen vs. Pavano
Teahen hits a ball on the ground towards first. Martinez scoops it up and throws to first, with Pavano covering, for the out. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Olivo vs. Pavano
Olivo strikes out. View Play
Top 7
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Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Cabrera vs. Ramirez
Horacio Ramirez now pitching.
Cabrera hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sizemore vs. Ramirez
Sizemore bunts between the mound and first base. Ramirez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Sizemore for the out. Cabrera moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Martinez vs. Ramirez
Martinez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Butler scoops it up and throws to first, with Ramirez covering, for the out. Cabrera moves to third. View Play -
Indians, 2 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: --3
Choo vs. Ramirez
Choo hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Cabrera scores. View Play -
Indians, 3 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 1-1, RoB: 1--
Peralta vs. Wright
Jamey Wright now pitching.
Peralta hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Guillen. Peralta reaches second base with a double. Choo goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: -2-
DeRosa vs. Wright
DeRosa strikes out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Maier vs. Vizcaino
Luis Vizcaino now pitching.
Maier strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Aviles vs. Vizcaino
Aviles hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Valbuena misplays the ball. That's an error on Valbuena. View Play -
Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
DeJesus vs. Vizcaino
Willie Bloomquist pinch runs for Mike Aviles.
DeJesus hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Valbuena settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Callaspo vs. Vizcaino
There goes Bloomquist. The throw from Shoppach and he is safe. Bloomquist steals second. View Play -
Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: -2-
Callaspo vs. Vizcaino
Callaspo hits a fly ball into center field. Francisco settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Francisco vs. Cruz
Willie Bloomquist now playing shortstop. Juan Cruz now pitching.
Francisco bunts towards the mound. Cruz fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Shoppach vs. Cruz
Shoppach hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Valbuena vs. Cruz
Valbuena hits a ball on the ground into right field, out of the reach of Guillen. Valbuena reaches second base with a double. Shoppach moves to third. View Play -
Indians, 4 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: -23
Cabrera vs. Cruz
Cabrera hits a fly ball into right field, out of the reach of Guillen. Cabrera reaches second base with a double. Shoppach scores. Valbuena scores. View Play -
Indians, 6 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Sizemore vs. Cruz
Sizemore takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Indians, 6 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Martinez vs. Mahay
Ron Mahay now pitching.
Martinez hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Guillen. Martinez reaches second base with a double. Cabrera scores. Sizemore goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 2-1, RoB: -2-
Choo vs. Mahay
Choo hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Callaspo scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Martinez moves to third. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: --3
Peralta vs. Mahay
Peralta strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Butler vs. Herges
Matt Herges now pitching.
Butler hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cabrera scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Jacobs vs. Herges
Jacobs hits a line drive towards first. Martinez juggles the ball. That's an error on Martinez. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: 1--
Guillen vs. Herges
Guillen hits a fly ball into right field. Choo settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 2-0, RoB: 1--
Teahen vs. Herges
Teahen hits a fly ball into left field. DeRosa settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DeRosa vs. Farnsworth
Kyle Farnsworth now pitching.
DeRosa hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Francisco vs. Farnsworth
Francisco strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: 1--
Shoppach vs. Farnsworth
The ball gets by Olivo for a passed ball. DeRosa moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: -2-
Shoppach vs. Farnsworth
Shoppach strikes out. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: -2-
Valbuena vs. Farnsworth
Valbuena strikes out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Buck vs. Herges
John Buck pinch hits for Miguel Olivo.
Buck takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: 1--
Maier vs. Herges
Maier hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Buck moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: 12-
Bloomquist vs. Herges
Bloomquist takes first base on ball four. Buck moves to third. Maier moves to second. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: 123
DeJesus vs. Betancourt
Rafael Betancourt now pitching.
DeJesus hits a popup, foul, towards third. Peralta settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Indians, 8 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: 123
Callaspo vs. Betancourt
Callaspo hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cabrera fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/21/2009 -- Cleveland at Kansas City (D)
Cleveland AB R H RBI Kansas City AB R H RBI
Cabrera A, ss 5 2 4 2 DeJesus D, lf 5 1 1 0
Sizemore G, dh 1 2 1 0 Callaspo A, 2b 5 1 1 0
Martinez V, 1b 5 0 2 3 Butler B, 1b 4 1 1 1
Choo S, rf 5 1 3 2 Jacobs M, dh 4 0 1 1
Peralta J, 3b 4 0 1 1 Guillen J, rf 3 0 1 1
DeRosa M, lf 5 0 1 0 Teahen M, 3b 3 0 0 0
Francisco B, cf 5 0 1 0 Olivo M, c 3 0 0 0
Shoppach K, c 5 1 1 0 Buck J, ph 0 0 0 0
Valbuena L, 2b 5 2 2 0 Maier M, cf 4 0 2 0
Aviles M, ss 3 0 0 0
Bloomquist W, pr-ss 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
40 8 16 8 34 3 7 3
Cleveland 002 000 240 -- 8
Kansas City 201 000 000 -- 3
Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO
Pavano C (W) 6.0 6 3 3 1 8
Vizcaino L 1.0 0 0 0 0 1
Herges M* 1.0 1 0 0 2 0
Betancourt R (S) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO
Greinke Z 6.0 8 2 2 2 8
Ramirez H (L) 0.2 2 2 2 0 0
Wright J 0.1 1 0 0 0 1
Cruz J 0.1 3 4 4 1 0
Mahay R 0.2 1 0 0 0 1
Farnsworth K 1.0 1 0 0 0 3
* Pitched to 3 batters in 9th
E -- Olivo M, Valbuena L, Martinez V
DP -- Cleveland 1, Kansas City 1
LOB -- Cleveland 10, Kansas City 8
2B -- Callaspo A, Butler B, Peralta J, Valbuena L, Cabrera A, Martinez V
3B -- Francisco B
SB -- DeJesus D, Cabrera A, Bloomquist W
CS -- Maier M
SH -- Sizemore G 2
HBP -- by Pavano C (Guillen J)
WP -- Pavano C
PB -- Olivo M
T -- 3:33
A -- 23095
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