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Another season, another season with only one Royal in the All-Star Game. Sigh....not that anyone other than Zack deserved it.AAA - Omaha: rainoutThe O-Royals are 32-48. The game with Oklahoma City will be made up as part of a doubleheader today. Game 1 pits Lenny DiNardo (5-3, 3.46) versus RedHawks righty Willie Eyre (0-0, 1.04) while game 2 sets Kyle Davies (2-0, 0.00) versus OKC righty Josh Rupe (1-5, 6.75). OF Josh Hamilton is rehabbing with the RedHawks.AA - NW Arkansas: Naturals 5, San Antonio 23B Lucas 2-2, 2 BB, RBI (24), RS -- .3061B C. Smith 2-5, RBI (51), K, RS -- .256DH Lough 2-4, RS -- .3332B Mertins 1-5, RBI (34), K, CS (8) -- .280C V. Wilson 1-2, SF, RBI (4) -- .405RF Strait 0-3, SF, RBI (27) -- .286CF Dyson 0-5, 2 K, RS, SB (6) -- .306SS Bianchi 0-3, 2 BB, RS, SB (3) -- .404Cortes 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, BB, 6 K, WP -- W, 6-6, 3.92 ERA, maybe getting caught pissing in public was just what he neededNicoll 1 1/3 IP, 2 H, BB, 3 K -- 4.09 ERAHolland 1 2/3 IP, 2 K, WP -- SV, 7, 2...
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