To learn about our efforts to improve the accessibility and usability of our website, please visit our Accessibility Information page. Skip to section navigation or Skip to main content
Below is an advertisement.
    Skip to main content

    News

    Tuesday, August 18, 2009:
    Royals 5, White Sox 4
    Kansas CityABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
    DeJesus, LF4010100.263
    Bloomquist, RF5220012.258
    Butler, B, 1B5132012.301
    Jacobs, DH4000014.233
    Callaspo, 2B4011010.297
    Teahen, 3B4120001.280
    Maier, CF3000122.246
    Buck, C4112022.209
    Betancourt, Y, SS4000020.236
    Totals37510521013.254
    Chi White SoxABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
    Podsednik, DH4000113.294
    Beckham, G, 3B2000220.297
    Dye, RF4100115.274
    Konerko, 1B5121002.274
    Pierzynski, C5121002.315
    Quentin, LF3112112.230
    Rios, A, CF4010020.262
    Ramirez, Al, SS4010012.277
    Nix, J, 2B3010101.232
    Totals344846817.262
    BATTING
    2B: Butler, B 3 (41, Garcia, F, Garcia, F, Garcia, F), Teahen 2 (30, Garcia, F, Carrasco).
    HR: Buck (5, 4th inning off Garcia, F, 1 on, 2 out).
    TB: Teahen 4; DeJesus; Butler, B 6; Bloomquist 2; Callaspo; Buck 4.
    RBI: Butler, B 2 (64), Buck 2 (27), Callaspo (45).
    2-out RBI: Butler, B; Buck 2; Callaspo.
    Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Jacobs 2; Buck.
    Team RISP: 2-for-8.
    Team LOB: 7.

    FIELDING
    E: Callaspo (16, fielding), Buck (6, throw).
    Outfield assists: Bloomquist (Quentin at home).
    DP: (Bloomquist-Buck).
    BATTING
    HR: Konerko (22, 3rd inning off Meche, 0 on, 0 out), Quentin (12, 3rd inning off Meche, 1 on, 0 out).
    TB: Konerko 5; Quentin 4; Ramirez, Al; Pierzynski 2; Rios, A; Nix, J.
    RBI: Pierzynski (36), Konerko (71), Quentin 2 (31).
    2-out RBI: Pierzynski.
    Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Quentin; Dye 2; Pierzynski; Podsednik.
    Team RISP: 1-for-7.
    Team LOB: 10.

    BASERUNNING
    SB: Nix, J (9, 2nd base off Meche/Buck), Rios, A (20, 2nd base off Meche/Buck).
    Kansas CityIPHRERBBSOHRERA
    Meche(W, 6-9)5.08445224.73
    Tejeda(H, 2)3.00001504.58
    Soria(S, 20)1.00000102.15
    Totals9.08446824.74
    Chi White SoxIPHRERBBSOHRERA
    Garcia, F(L, 0-1)4.175513110.38
    Williams1.01000102.35
    Dotel1.20001202.63
    Carrasco1.01000203.65
    Pena, R1.01000204.59
    Totals9.0105521014.14
    Game Scores: Meche , Garcia, F .
    HBP: Beckham, G (by Meche).
    Pitches-strikes: Meche 105-54, Tejeda 45-28, Soria 11-10, Garcia, F 91-53, Williams 11-7, Dotel 19-11, Carrasco 15-10, Pena, R 19-13.
    Groundouts-flyouts: Meche 7-3, Tejeda 1-2, Soria 1-1, Garcia, F 5-2, Williams 1-1, Dotel 1-1, Carrasco 1-0, Pena, R 0-0.
    Batters faced: Meche 28, Tejeda 10, Soria 3, Garcia, F 21, Williams 4, Dotel 6, Carrasco 4, Pena, R 4.
    Inherited runners-scored: Williams 1-1.
    Umpires: HP: Wally Bell. 1B: Mark Carlson. 2B: Marty Foster. 3B: Chad Fairchild.
    Weather: 75 degrees, clear.
    Wind: 10 mph, Out to LF.
    T: 3:15.
    Att: 28,812.
    Venue: U.S. Cellular Field.
    August 18, 2009
    Compiled by MLB Advanced Media