Edinson Volquez pelts Josh Donaldson in K.C. loss to set off fireworks
Royals starter Edisnon Volquez didn't mince words when asked whether Josh Donaldson overreacted to being hit and to a pair of later pitches that were up and in.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
2
Toronto Blue Jays
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Tulowitzki singled to right, Martin scored, Goins to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Revere hit sacrifice fly to left, Smoak scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Zobrist homered to right center (422 feet), Escobar scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Bautista hit a ground rule double to deep center, Goins scored, Tulowitzki to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Colabello homered to left center (404 feet), Encarnación scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Pérez grounded into double play, shortstop to first, K. Morales out at second.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Ground Out 2-5
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Pérez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
K. Morales singled to right.
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Single 2-5
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Looking 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
K. Morales batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Hosmer grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-5
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Hosmer batting
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Start Inning 2-5
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-5
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Donaldson struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-5
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Donaldson batting
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Play Result 2-5
Hochevar relieved Herrera.
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Lineup Change 2-5
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Lineup Change 2-5
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Head to Head
Injuries
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTOR
Troy TulowitzkiSS12
Josh Donaldson3B3
Jose BautistaRF19
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Chris Colabello1B15
Russell MartinC55
Kevin PillarCF1
Ryan Goins2B25
Ben RevereLF25
Substitutes
Justin Smoak1B46
KC
Alcides EscobarSS3
Ben ZobristLF18
Lorenzo CainCF6
Eric Hosmer1B51
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Salvador PerezC13
Alex RiosRF15
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Omar Rafael Infante2B14
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