15 December 2013
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“We hate closers in here,” said Jones, who crushed Soria’s 0 2, 91 mph cut fastball 418 feet for his sixth homer of the season. “We want to give all the closers L’s. We were able to do it. We’ve gotten to a few closers here this year. That’s what it comes down to. moncler outlet online uomo They’re trying to close us out, and we ain’t letting them go.”
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The comeback spared starter Zach Britton a third loss. The young lefty didn’t have his best stuff, but he was able to get through six innings while allowing only three runs. The Royals (22 25) jumped on the rookie in the first inning, scoring on Jeff moncler outlet serravalle Francoeur’s RBI single. That was broke a streak of 19 2/3 innings in which Britton hadn’t allowed an earned run.
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