The Phils go to KC for 3 games and can really make some noise before returning home to face the White Sox and Tigers. Philly needs to take 2 in KC, if not sweep. The last time Philadelphia was in KC was the 1980 World Series.
Hard to believe how good the Royals were in the mid-70s to mid-80s. The Royals have had just 7 winning seasons since taking the 1985 Series against St. Louis. Probably cosmic payback for Don Denkinger's call. KC had 9 winning season from 1975-85.
Freddy Garcia goes to the hill tonight. I think he will give a good showing tonight. Garcia has been decent on the road, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and holding foes to a .256 BA. It’s been totally different at the Zen, where he has a 5.50 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and .331 BAA.
I’m not sure what to make of this stat: Garcia has 11 K in 22 IP on the road and 38 K in 34.1 IP at home. That’s 4.5 K/9 IP on the road and 10 K/9 IP at home. I’m guessing Garcia tries to be too fine at the Zen because of its dimensions. That leads to more strikeouts, as well as more walks (3.1/9 IP at home and 2/9 IP on road).
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