Eric Hosmer, Billy Butler rally Royals past O's
Eric Hosmer singled in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, Billy Butler homered and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
4
Baltimore Orioles
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| BAL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Oriole Park at Camden Yards · 26,714 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
E Hosmer singled to left, M Moustakas scored, A Gordon to third, J Giavotella to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
H Quintero doubled to deep left, E Hosmer scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
B Butler homered to left center (436 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
E Hosmer singled to center, J Giavotella scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 4-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
N Markakis grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 4-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
N Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
J Hardy grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, X Avery out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-3
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
J Hardy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
X Avery grounded into fielder's choice to second, R Andino out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-3
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
X Avery batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
R Andino singled to right.
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Single 4-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
R Andino batting
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Play Result 4-3
J Broxton relieved J Mijares.
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Start Inning 4-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-3
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Lineup Change 4-3
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End Inning 4-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
M Moustakas grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 4-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Head to Head
KC wins series 2-1
Injuries
Baltimore Orioles
- Ryan Helsley Out
- Kyle Bradish Out
- Jordan Westburg Out
- Jackson Holliday Out
- Cade Povich Out
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Lineups
ConfirmedBAL
Xavier AveryLF98
J.J. HardySS2
Nick MarkakisRF22
Adam JonesCF10
Matt WietersC32
Chris Davis1B19
Wilson Betemit3B15
Nick JohnsonDH36
Robert Lazaro Andino2B1
KC
Jarrod DysonCF1
Alcides EscobarSS3
Billy ButlerDH36
Mike Moustakas3B18
Jeff FrancoeurRF5
Alex GordonLF4
Johnny Giavotella2B12
Eric Hosmer1B51
Humberto QuinteroC46
Substitutes
Mitch MaierCF45
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