David Smale
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David Smale is a veteran sportswriter and author of 28 books to date. Read positive stories on people in sports 3X/week at https://t.co/FpK0NonZra.
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5 days ago |
myinsidestory.substack.com | David Smale
Steve Stone might be better known these days for his 40-plus years as a baseball broadcaster, but in 1980 he had one of the best seasons for a pitcher in the last 50 years. Stone finished that season with a 25-7 record and a 3.23 ERA. It was one of only two times since 1978 that a pitcher won as many as 25 games in a season (Bob Welch, 1990).
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6 days ago |
ncnewsonline.com | David Smale
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino's one-out single in the eighth inning drove in Nick Loftin with the game's only run as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tigers 1-0 on Saturday, snapping Detroit's five-game winning streak. Pasquantino dropped to seventh, from his usual third spot, in the Royals lineup because of Detroit's starter left-hander Tarik Skubal. He blooped a hit into short left field off Beau Brieske (1-2). Loftin had two of KC's four hits, including a double in the eighth.
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6 days ago |
woodtv.com | David Smale
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha said he had plenty left if needed. Wacha had the fourth-longest no-hit bid of his career Saturday before yielding a one-out hit to Colt Keith in the seventh inning of the Kansas City Royals’ 1-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Wacha did not factor in the decision, but he had his best outing of his two seasons with the Royals. “It’s the best change-up he’s had all year,” manager Matt Quatraro said. “He used his curveball more effectively.
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6 days ago |
columbiamissourian.com | David Smale
By DAVID SMALE KANSAS CITY - Vinnie Pasquantino's one-out single in the eighth inning drove in Nick Loftin with the game's only run as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tigers 1-0 on Saturday, snapping Detroit's five-game winning streak. Pasquantino dropped to seventh, from his usual third spot, in the Royals lineup because of Detroit's starter, left-hander Tarik Skubal. He blooped a hit into short left field off Beau Brieske (1-2).
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6 days ago |
lufkindailynews.com | David Smale
By DAVID SMALE - Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Michael Wacha said he had plenty left if needed. Wacha had the fourth-longest no-hit bid of his career Saturday before yielding a one-out hit to Colt Keith in the seventh inning of the Kansas City Royals' 1-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Wacha did not factor in the decision, but he had his best outing of his two seasons with the Royals. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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