Tag: Kansas City Royals
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Monkey Bytes: June 21
Smaller slates like last night’s nine-game one can provide limited high-leverage events or a multitude of them. Yesterday’s contests yielded six saves, two blown saves resulting in a win, and five wins by relievers. Headlining the saves, Arizona played its first game, which was not decided by five or more runs in 11 games, providing…
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Monkey Bytes: June 15
Friday night full slates produce a bounty of high-leverage events. Three relievers recorded wins and there were nine saves yesterday, including the first by Seranthony Domínguez in the bottom of the 11th against the Orioles. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full-game recaps cover Friday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League (RP | BAL):…
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Monkey Bytes: June 14
Sometimes, smaller slates like Thursday’s do not provide many storylines in the high-leverage ecosystem. However, yesterday’s 11 contests yielded three reliever wins, two via walk-offs, six saves, and two blown saves with a win attached (Shelby Miller; Michael Kopech). It also featured the return of Edwin Díaz, though he appeared with his team down by…
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Monkey Bytes; June 11
Although Monday only provided a seven-game slate, relievers recorded three wins, including a walk-off in Seattle and three saves. Michael Kopech has not recorded a save since May 15 and his grip on the closer role for the White Sox may be in jeopardy. Minnesota warmed up Jhoan Durán for a potential save, but his…