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Moriarty9 · 10-15-2009, 11:23 AM

Devil Rays win in 14 innings
Royals' Vizcaino hammered for four in 14th
July 18, 2009

KANSAS CITY — It took 14 innings, but the Tampa Bay Devil Rays defeated the Royals at Kaufmann Stadium, 9-5.

Each team used six pitchers in the game, with neither starting pitcher working into the seventh inning.

Pedro Martinez allowed two runs on three hits and a pair of walks in six innings, leaving the game after a 36-minute rain delay before the seventh inning. Relievers David Aardsma, Jeff Francis and Jonathan Papelbon let up a run each, allowing the Royals to tie the game and force extra innings.

Tampa Bay used left-hander Jon Lester in extra innings, holding Kansas City to two hits and two walks in five innings, striking out three to earn the win.

After Royals starter Joe Blanton was knocked out of the game in the sixth inning, Kansas City relievers Brian Wilson, Ambiorix Burgos, and Matt Capps dominated the Tampa Bay lineup, working a combined seven no-hit innings of work.

It wasn't until Luis Vizcaino was on the mound in the 14th inning that the Devil Rays bats woke back up. After Jeff Francoeur struck out to start the inning, Brendan Harris singled to right field and advanced to second on an error by rightfielder Matt Stairs. John Baker struck out for the second out, and it appeared Tampa Bay may strand Harris in scoring position. Matt Holliday drew a four-pitch walk, an unintentional intentional walk, setting up force outs across the infield with two outs. Josh Hamilton followed with a RBI single, giving the Devil Rays a 6-5 lead. Aubrey Huff knocked Vizcaino out of the game a couple pitches later, hitting a two-run double, advancing to third base on a throw to home plate.

Kevin Hart took over for Vizcaino and gave up a RBI single to Nomar Garciaparra before Brian Buscher ended the inning to retire the side.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Devil Rays win in 14 innings Royals' Vizcaino hammered for four in 14th July 18, 2009 KANSAS CITY — It took 14 innings, but the Tampa Bay Devil Rays defeated the Royals at Kaufmann Stadium, 9-5. Each team used six pitchers in the game, with neither starting pitcher working into the seventh inning. Pedro Martinez allowed two runs on three hits and a pair of walks in six innings, leaving the game after a 36-minute rain delay before the seventh inning. Relievers David Aardsma, Jeff Francis and Jonathan Papelbon let up a run each, allowing the Royals to tie the game and force extra innings. Tampa Bay used left-hander Jon Lester in extra innings, holding Kansas City to two hits and two walks in five innings, striking out three to earn the win. After Royals starter Joe Blanton was knocked out of the game in the sixth inning, Kansas City relievers Brian Wilson, Ambiorix Burgos, and Matt Capps dominated the Tampa Bay lineup, working a combined seven no-hit innings of work. It wasn't until Luis Vizcaino was on the mound in the 14th inning that the Devil Rays bats woke back up. After Jeff Francoeur struck out to start the inning, Brendan Harris singled to right field and advanced to second on an error by rightfielder Matt Stairs. John Baker struck out for the second out, and it appeared Tampa Bay may strand Harris in scoring position. Matt Holliday drew a four-pitch walk, an unintentional intentional walk, setting up force outs across the infield with two outs. Josh Hamilton followed with a RBI single, giving the Devil Rays a 6-5 lead. Aubrey Huff knocked Vizcaino out of the game a couple pitches later, hitting a two-run double, advancing to third base on a throw to home plate. Kevin Hart took over for Vizcaino and gave up a RBI single to Nomar Garciaparra before Brian Buscher ended the inning to retire the side.