SEPTEMBER 25, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Red-hot Royals set for next test against TigersThe Kansas City Royals, who continued their recent run of impressive play by blindsiding the Houston Astros over the weekend, carry the hot...
Esteury Ruiz - Productive in shutout loss SundayRuiz went 2-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases in a loss to the Tigers on Sunday.
ImpactRuiz collected his 64th and 65th steals of the season, extending his insurmountable AL lead over the Royals' Bobby Witt (48 steals) and bringing him within three of MLB frontrunner Ronald Acuna. Ruiz is creating plenty of opportunities to utilize his blazing speed on the basepaths of late, as he's now hitting .381 (8-for-21) with Sunday's double, a home run, four RBI, two walks, seven steals and three runs across his last eight games.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Spencer Torkelson - Provides offense in winTorkelson went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Athletics.
ImpactTorkelson delivered his 33rd double of the season in this one, though it was his third-inning single that drove in the only two runs. The 24-year-old has had a nice sophomore campaign, as he's now up to 88 RBI across 153 games. He's collected 19 of those RBI in 21 games this month.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kemp receives standing ovation in what could be his last A's at-batOAKLAND -- The last day of the A’s 2022 regular season was capped by Stephen Vogt’s magical home run at the Coliseum in what was the final a...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023•MLB.COM
Alex Lange - Earns four-out saveLange allowed a hit in 1.1 scoreless innings Sunday. He struck out two and picked up a save over the Athletics.
ImpactLange allowed a leadoff double to Shea Langeliers in the ninth inning but needed just 16 pitches to record four outs and close out the 2-0 win. Lange blew two of his previous three save chances entering Sunday's game. He now has 25 in 31 opportunities alongside a 3.84 ERA and a 76:44 K:BB this season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
JP Sears - Fans seven in lossSears (5-13) yielded two runs on six hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out seven and taking a loss against Detroit.
ImpactSears gave up a two-run single to Spencer Torkelson in the third inning but looked solid otherwise. Sears has given up two or fewer runs in four of his last five starts, posting a 2.93 ERA during that stretch. For the year, he owns a 4.49 ERA and a 157:51 K:BB through 168.1 frames. Sears' next outing is lined up to be on the road against the Angels.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Eduardo Rodriguez - Tosses seven shutout framesRodriguez (12-9) allowed five hits and four walks over seven scoreless innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over Oakland.
ImpactRodriguez found himself in trouble a few times but was able to put out fires all afternoon in the scoreless outing. He rebounded well after being tagged with nine runs in his previous two starts. The veteran lefty owns a 3.40 ERA on the year and a 4.08 ERA in 10 starts since the beginning of August. Rodriguez's next start is currently lined up to be at home against the Guardians.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
