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| Result | Yankees 4 at Royals 2 | ||
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| Scheduled | 3/14/2004 12:30p | Yankees |
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| Location | GoldenGateAcad (No Sat games) | Royals |
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| Game Type | Normal | ||
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Plate Umpire: Keith Humphrey Base Ump 1: Steve Depetris |
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| Game Summary | The Yankees and Royals played a nail-biter with the Yankees finally pulling out a 4-2 victory in the 10th inning. The Royals took an early lead in the third capitalizing on a walk to speedy Andrew McF and an uncharacteristic Yankee two base error. Yankee starter Matt B pitched six innings (14 strikeouts, 4 walks, 2 hits), and Royals starter Nick W pitched four strong innings (5 strikeouts, 1 hit). In the top of the 6th, the Yankees tied the game following a walk and singles from Dillon T and Eric S. In the top of the 7th, the Yankees jumped ahead with doubles from first baseman Powell F and catcher Anthony C. But the Royals tied it with Max P's lead-off triple and John V's RBI single. Yankee relief pitcher Daniel C shut out the Royals the rest of the way to notch his first win. Yankee Truman P picked the right time for his first hit of the season with a clutch, two out triple driving in two to clinch the win. Two extra inning Yankee double plays kept Daniel C out of trouble. The Royals pitching committee (Nick W, Willy F, Andy C and Kristian C) and stellar defense held the powerful Yankee offense in check. |
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