MLB Standings
Kansas City Results
September is its usual month of achievements as the Royals clinch the wild card on the 2nd day of the month with a 4-1 victory at Houston before moving to 100 wins for the season on the 6th, beating the Tigers 8-1 at home. A 10th successive, and 22nd all time, AL Central pennant followed up the 15th as the Pirates were defeated 8-3. The only disappointment of the month was the series defeat at Washington means that the final day of the season only presents the chance to match the Houston Astros of 2044 for the most wins in a regular season with 188.
Kansas City Statistics
Bobby Nickelberry went on a week-long batting spree against American League pitchers and hauled in the Player of the Week trophy.
The Kansas City right fielder battered the opposition for 12 hits in 26 at-bats, 3 home runs, 3 RBIs and scored 7 runs. He hit .462 and posted a .481 on-base percentage.
Batting .272 to date, Nickelberry has 32 home runs and 88 RBIs.
Transactions & Injuries
Minor League News
Jimmy Oates has a lot going for him. The Northwest Arkansas left fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Texas League has just picked him as its top hitter for September.
In 13 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .356 with 7 home runs, 18 RBIs and 15 runs scored.
This year, Oates is hitting at a .224 pace with 8 home runs and 25 RBIs. He has played in 41 games and scored 24 times.
Fans at Modern Woodmen Park got a rare gift today as Tim Parsons of the River Bandits tossed a no-hitter against the Beloit Sky Carp.