Win: Jordan Zimmermann (1-0) Loss: Lynn Ganzel (0-1)
Save: Mike MacDougal (1)
Inning: 1 Chicago Jordan Zimmermann pitching. Fritz Waddell singles to center field. Ron Huskey flies out to the center fielder. Fritz Waddell steals second. Andy Lazar strikes out. Andy Rizzuto flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Kansas City Lynn Ganzel pitching. Ryan Zimmerman singles to center field. Willie Harris grounds out to the third baseman. Ryan Zimmerman advances to second on the play. Anderson Hernandez walks. Corey Patterson flies out to the left fielder. Arin Solstice hits a home run. Ryan Zimmerman scores. Anderson Hernandez scores. Josh Willingham grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Chicago Forrest Brinkopf strikes out. Larry Stottlemyre grounds out to the second baseman. Marty Rosen grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Kansas City Bob Bailor grounds out to the shortstop. Josh Bard grounds out to the third baseman. Jordan Zimmermann strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Chicago Craig MacDonald singles to left field. Lynn Ganzel lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Fritz Waddell flies out to the center fielder. Ron Huskey grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Kansas City Ryan Zimmerman pops out to the pitcher. Willie Harris doubles to left field. Anderson Hernandez flies out to the center fielder. Corey Patterson flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Chicago Andy Lazar singles to left field. Andy Rizzuto is hit by a pitch. Forrest Brinkopf walks. Larry Stottlemyre flies out to the left fielder. Runner on third tags, Andy Lazar scores. Marty Rosen flies out to the left fielder. Craig MacDonald strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 4 Kansas City Arin Solstice grounds out to the third baseman. Josh Willingham flies out to the left fielder. Bob Bailor grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Chicago Lynn Ganzel strikes out. Fritz Waddell singles to center field. Ron Huskey strikes out. Andy Lazar flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Kansas City Josh Bard grounds out to the pitcher. Jordan Zimmermann flies out to the right fielder. Ryan Zimmerman pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Chicago Andy Rizzuto strikes out. Forrest Brinkopf strikes out. Larry Stottlemyre strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Kansas City Willie Harris lines out to the second baseman. Anderson Hernandez grounds out to the shortstop. Corey Patterson strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Chicago Marty Rosen strikes out. Craig MacDonald grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Lynn Ganzel singles to center field. Fritz Waddell walks. Ron Huskey strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 7 Kansas City Arin Solstice walks. Arin Solstice is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Josh Willingham flies out to the right fielder. Bob Bailor grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Chicago Cristian Guzman enters the game as a defensive replacement for Corey Patterson at SS. Nick Johnson enters the game as a defensive replacement for Arin Solstice at 1B. Andy Lazar walks. Andy Rizzuto singles to center field. Forrest Brinkopf strikes out. Larry Stottlemyre grounds out to the second baseman. Andy Lazar advances to third on the play. Andy Rizzuto advances to second on the play. Marty Rosen grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 8 Kansas City Jamie Burke is pinch hitting for Josh Bard. Jamie Burke grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Adam Dunn is pinch hitting for Jordan Zimmermann. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. Adam Dunn grounds out to the third baseman. Ryan Zimmerman strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Chicago Mike MacDougal pitching. Bud Henrich enters the game as a defensive replacement for Jamie Burke at C. Craig MacDonald strikes out. Harry Hentgen is pinch hitting for Lynn Ganzel. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Harry Hentgen walks. Fritz Waddell flies out to the right fielder. Ron Huskey strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Chicago total runners left on base: 10 Kansas City total runners left on base: 1
Chicago Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Mario Long improves in contact_vs_righty Brian Dandridge improves in speed Mario Long improves in arm Rick York improves in contact_vs_righty Bug Gil did not respond to coaching in 2B
Kansas City Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: George Brown did not respond to coaching in velocity Carlos Pape improves in range Carl Moeller improves in contact_vs_righty Ed Gomez did not respond to coaching in power_vs_lefty