Royals Win 9-8 By Getting to Verlander Early

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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 28: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after hitting a double in the 6th inning to drive in a run during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on August 28, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

It was an ugly win. It was nice to see Verlander get shelled. We probably won't score another run against him all year.

Highlights of the game

The Royals got to Verlander early for 7 runs in the first 2 innings.
Mendoza wasn't much better with 6 ER from 7 Hits, 1 BB and a HR.
Francouer was intentionally walked again. His 5th this month.
All the batters got a hit except Frenchy and Hosmer who both walk once.
Perez seemed to be struggling to get in front of some pitches. The official line shows only 2 WP, but it seemed worse.
Hacker of the game: Perez saw 14 pitches in 5 PAs.

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