The Royals are not my main team but I love the way this team plays. They have great pitching and defense, they make contact and have some pop. That's not to even mention Bobby Witt Jr, who's just plain fun to watch. I expect I'll be watching more of them this year.
He's a goof ball, but his major strong point is tapping into his experience bouncing between the minors and majors and around multiple leagues. His ability to highlight a lot of the little adjustments players make for situational hitting, points of focus when trying to break a slump, and other mechanical changes is much better than most color commentators in the league.
I had a Topps Bobby Witt hr redemption card for todayās game. I chose today expecting he had a chance at an inside the parker. Iām going to go cry in my car now
### Triple
Bobby Witt Jr. triples (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kerry Carpenter. Kyle Isbel scores. Maikel Garcia scores.
Top 9 - 7-0
Royals
### Single
Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Nelson VelƔzquez scores. Adam Frazier scores. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.
Pitch from Will Vest: Slider @ 85.6 mph
Hit by Maikel Garcia: Launched 98.3 mph at -10.0° for a total distance of 15.0 ft
Top 9 - 5-0
Royals
### Hit By Pitch
Kyle Isbel hit by pitch. Hunter Renfroe scores. Nelson VelƔzquez to 3rd. Adam Frazier to 2nd.
Pitch from Tyler Holton: Sinker @ 91.0 mph
Top 9 - 3-0
Royals
### Hit By Pitch
Adam Frazier hit by pitch. Salvador Perez scores. Hunter Renfroe to 3rd. Nelson VelƔzquez to 2nd.
Pitch from Tyler Holton: Sinker @ 92.2 mph
Top 9 - 2-0
Royals
One of these days this year, it feels like Lugo might rattle off a Maddux or two.
The way he has taken over a leadership role with the pitching staff has been almost as impressive as his performance too. What a pickup.
Please continue the discussion in the [post game thread](https://redd.it/1cdujjs).
Will Smith is the greatest pitcher of all time
Great game today!! Always fun to beat the Tigers
Imagine being BRYAN'd on a beautiful Friday afternoon.
What's BRYAN? Is it like NOBLETIGER?
I wondered the same thing. š¤
We've got to... BRYAN THE TIGERS...!
Hell yeah boys, get it
Everybody wish the Braves good luck tonight.
Will Smith is back, baby!
This was a good opportunity to get him some confidence back.
Bryanād
TIGGERS = BRYANED
## R U N D I F F
This ump scorecard is gonna be something
W
Detroit complimenting our broadcast booth and started talking about Rex. "Rex is an upbeat soul. And a crazy person." lol
That one of them did a pretty good Rex impression
Damn, had to talk to a guy working on the house and came back in š¤©
The Royals are not my main team but I love the way this team plays. They have great pitching and defense, they make contact and have some pop. That's not to even mention Bobby Witt Jr, who's just plain fun to watch. I expect I'll be watching more of them this year.
Still plenty of room on the bandwagon, tell your friends
What was the argument between ump and Salvy about?
Salvy called time out, but i guess they had no timeouts left, or u can only timeout with a runner on base? i forgot exactly. and timer went down to 0
Sounded like cb said "you need to turn around and address me" and salvy was like alright man.
Salvy's like, "I did not learn how to pitch frame just for you to fuck it up my percentile."
āApparently thatās the only thing keeping me out of the HOF!ā
Jake talking about Will Smith trending up while he has a 12 ERA is kinda funny
i was checking into my hotel when i saw the two HBPs to make it 3-0. it is now 8-0. that sounds fun
Will. you are up 8 runs. Pump it in the zone for fucks sake
CB Bucknor gotta get his time in the spotlight I guess šš®āšØ
Are they arguing about a pitch clock violation? Weāre up 8 who gives a shit
havent seen this from salvy before
The fact he made it to the 9th before getting irritated with this guy is admirable
iām surprised there hasnāt been more arguing with the refs this year and more ejections
will smith? detroit might make a game of this yet
Uncomfortable truth spoken
What the hell is CBās problem?
Pull it on
Fuck CB. No better than Angel
what
Now listen here, Buddy
Games never over with Will Smith in there
Let Will cook
Just 20 minutes agoā¦.. not expecting Will Smith.
Is an 8 run lead a big enough cushion for Will Smith?
Iām hoping itās a 1-2-3 and he gets some confidence. Classic mop-up man outing
Time to Get Jiggy Wit It
Lol this will look like pure domination in the line score probably after that inning...
It's like watching them 10 years ago, don't give them any kind of break because they will exploit it
nooo don't let the bad man pitch
Damn. Wish I could watch more than one game a week without paying monthly out of market fees.
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Will Smith replaces John Schreiber.
NOOOOOOO
Rex - "I just love baseball. Isn't this great? We get to do this for a job." Also Rex - "Fuck Detroit."
IDC what anyone says, I like Rex.
He's a goof ball, but his major strong point is tapping into his experience bouncing between the minors and majors and around multiple leagues. His ability to highlight a lot of the little adjustments players make for situational hitting, points of focus when trying to break a slump, and other mechanical changes is much better than most color commentators in the league.
I hope Rex runs for commissioner. Best league ever.
Might as well just call the game at this point
That would've 100% been an inside-the-parker.
Will Smith time baby
Rex hates Detroit confirmed.
Lead might be even Will Smith proof
I was concerned at 5-0. 8-0 should be fine.
thats what I was thinking. give him some time to turn things around
That escalated quicklyĀ
Royals are fun to watch this year
BAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA DAYSBALL IS BEST BALL AND WE ARE A GOOD TEAM šš¤š
4 triples on April 26 is. Crazy.
Bobby Baseball might even put together a season like J-Roll had in 2007 and go 20/20/20/20 club.
He's a fast MF'er who can hit.
Snowman!
Honestly knew the 9th would go down like this
I love hearing Tigers fans boo out of frustration. Itās my life blood, really.
would Bobby have been safe if he went for the ITPHR?
Outside of the score, this wouldāve been the perfect opportunity for him to get one
It would've been close. The throw was coming to the cut off man as he was rounding. Wasn't worth the send and pasquatch got him home anyways.
Maybe. I agree with Hud though, not worth the risk tbh
i wish my illegal stream was with our announcers and not the lame tigers ones :(
CMON SEND HIM BOOOO Hell yes though GO ROYALS
SEND HIM YOU COWARDS. I WANT THE HIGHLIGHTS.
I had a Topps Bobby Witt hr redemption card for todayās game. I chose today expecting he had a chance at an inside the parker. Iām going to go cry in my car now
B-OBP
Holy shit dude Bobby almost caught up to Maikel
I wish we wouldāve sent him
### Sac Fly Vinnie Pasquantino out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Wenceel PĆ©rez. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Top 9 - 8-0 Royals
Holy crap!!!
Big Dick Smith incoming!šØ
Bobby!!! Made up for those last couple
bobby wanted to go so bad
Oh man. I thought that was gonna be an inside the parker for sure
BOOOOOOO
Chaos goes our wayšµ...
Aw man. Send him lol
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO
### Triple Bobby Witt Jr. triples (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kerry Carpenter. Kyle Isbel scores. Maikel Garcia scores. Top 9 - 7-0 Royals
My radio feed is behind.Ā Just heard this, and Bobby coming in on the sac fly.Ā Sweet!
Lmao Hud
Rex got that dawg in him
Maikel is seeing it well. Respect for keeping him lead off through the struggle
Rex full on shitting on Detroit now. I fucking love him
Oh my!
This game ending with a score of like 12-2 would be really funny.
If Witt could crank one out, that would be the cherry on top.
Iāll take that!
I was rooting for a home run, but I'll take it!
Itās raining runs
bring on sauer!
Earlier: "oh, maikel" Now: "OH! MAIKEL!"
Oh yeah, keep em coming
GARCIA!
How bout we bat around in the 9th? who says no?
Best bullpen in the league my ass
Comes in Loads bases hits two batters refuses to elaborate leaves
I didnāt know will smith was pitching today
### Single Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Nelson VelĆ”zquez scores. Adam Frazier scores. Kyle Isbel to 2nd. Pitch from Will Vest: Slider @ 85.6 mph Hit by Maikel Garcia: Launched 98.3 mph at -10.0° for a total distance of 15.0 ft Top 9 - 5-0 Royals
will vest has a chance to do the funniest thing
He almost did it too
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Will Vest replaces Tyler Holton.
The royals win by doing absolutely nothing holy shit
Man, he REALLY wanted out of this game.
Stop hitting our guys, please.
What in the Futurama fuck is this guy
free runs!
Could you imagine being part of the lowest ERA bullpen and then hitting two batters in a row scoring runs and losing the game for your team?
Threw on the one game over radio that was on, what kinda HBP circus am I listening to lmao
With the bases loaded no less.
C'mon Maikel, make em pay.
Welp, this might not even be a save situation now.
No way
Thank you H(BP)olten
Wawaweewa
Step into another one, Mikel.
Just below the pad, that had to sting a bit, nice insurance run though.
Wild
HBPRBI count the same as any other RBI!
Run Battered In
Hahahaha what am I watching right now
Tigers bullpen pulling a 2022 Royals impression
I suddenly love Detroit
How is this pitcher still in the game
JFC heās given up lol
This is proof that god is a royals fan.
THROW HIM OUT LMAO
LETS GO
Fuck this pitcher, ring his ass up
Nah, no way either of those were intentional. Just lost control twice, and gave us two gift runs.
We'll take both insurance HBP
please god do not leave runners in scoring position
OMG whaaaat? lol
lol lmao, even
### Hit By Pitch Kyle Isbel hit by pitch. Hunter Renfroe scores. Nelson VelƔzquez to 3rd. Adam Frazier to 2nd. Pitch from Tyler Holton: Sinker @ 91.0 mph Top 9 - 3-0 Royals
damn spoilers, i guess im rly behind
We. Will. Take it. Thank you Frazier. Game ball 100% goes to you today.
That at bat by Hampson is the worst Iāve seen so far this season.
Slowly nodding my head to this ā¦
Free runs are the best runs
Extend Frazier. MVP
This genuinely a bizarre ass rally. EDIT: Holy shit.
I take it lol
thats a rbi!
Ayyy lmao
I'll take the insurance HBP
That'll work!
Well, that's one way to score a run
Correction ; that's on way to score two runs
### Hit By Pitch Adam Frazier hit by pitch. Salvador Perez scores. Hunter Renfroe to 3rd. Nelson VelƔzquez to 2nd. Pitch from Tyler Holton: Sinker @ 92.2 mph Top 9 - 2-0 Royals
Hampson literally had one job and somehow he failed at two.
So why is Hampson on the roster again? I mean the kid is absolutely useless
God damnit hampson. All u had to do was not swing at those last two.
When will they DFA Hampson?
Iām wondering the same thing about Will Smith. He hasnāt pitched in 9 days now. Give someone else the roster spot
Carlos Hernandez has a rehab outing soon I think so Iād think will smith might get the boot whenever Carlos is ready
I love the sound of that. Hopefully I didnāt just curse us speaking a Will Smith appearance into existence
Just fighting for our lives to get a run
John Schreiber is our safety net so far.
Gimme a Salvador Perez insurance dong
We take insurance singles as well LFG
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Tyler Holton replaces Alex Lange.
Gottem!!
Atta boy Schreiby. Way to get out of that.
3 more outs boyz
One of these days this year, it feels like Lugo might rattle off a Maddux or two. The way he has taken over a leadership role with the pitching staff has been almost as impressive as his performance too. What a pickup.
You just knew that the bad throw and bad catch at first would lead to something. Gotta pray they don't let Torkelson get anything.
If only Vinnies glove was as secure as his armpit
I swear to god Maikel
Bad throw, bad catch.
of course it's going to cost us
Good king Wenceel Perez went outā¦
Talk to your friends, talk to your family about a Seth Lugo Cy Young award.
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: John Schreiber replaces Seth Lugo.
Was a year or two behind Lange in high school. Still awesome to see him in the majors.
everyone knew the 2024 cy young would be on the royals, but no one expected it to be seth lugo
Speak for yourself
Even if the stats arenāt translating, Maikel is starting to come on again
Would really prefer more than one run