Who is kansas city royals closer

But how little Woodruff might have had left showed when, just one out away from getting out of the eighth unscathed, he walked Whit Merrifield and hit Carlos Santana. Andrew Benintendi then lined a single to right off reliever Devin Williams to score Merrifield despite a throw from right fielder Avisail Garcia that made the play at the plate agonizingly close.

A game of inches. TogetherRoyal pic. Santana scored on an error to make it before the inning ended, giving Matheny a choice. He could stick with reliable rookie Jake Brentz, who he summoned to get the final out of the Milwaukee eighth when the Brewers had the potential go-ahead run on base.

Or he could dip back into his bullpen. It was an important decision—this was a game Kansas City really needed. And Staumont delivered. He fell behind Kolten Wong before getting him on a fly to center and, after surrendering a single to former Royal Lorenzo Cain, struck out always dangerous Christian Yelich on a near mph fastball.

Daniel Vogelbach replaced Garcia and Staumont embarrassed him with a nasty breaking ball strikeout to end the game. There can be no question now that, whether or not Matheny chooses to publicly label him so, Staumont is his closer.

And the Royals shaved a game off that seven game lead Chicago had when the evening began. I have heard of a number of the younger guys say that. Then, you just wait and see who steps up for that [closer] role and who steps up if someone trips. The Royals wore the Kansas City Monarchs' home uniforms, which are a replica of the jersey Jackie Robinson wore when he played that year for the Monarchs.

The Cardinals wore the St. Louis Stars away uniform, which is the team that won the Negro National League pennant. The Monarch threads are as regal as it gets. AlwaysRoyal pic. Game-worn uniform pieces and bases are up for auction through Royals Authentics online. Some legends of the Negro Leagues are looking on tonight. Breaking down KC's closer options for ' View all NBA Sites.

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