WILL SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP

Adcock and Smith highlight failure to develop pitchers

The greatest indictment of “the process” stood center stage on Monday and Tuesday in Cleveland. When the Royals took on the top team in their division, with a chance to gain some ground and cut into the Indians’ lead, the turned to the aces of their pitching staff… Nate Adcock and Will Smith. You can hate Adcock and Smith for not being Tom Seaver if you want to, but they...
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Indians' lefty-leaning lineup remains vulnerable to opposing southpaws

The Cleveland Indians' inability to hit left-handed pitching was an issue again Tuesday as they lost 8-2 to the Kansas City Royals. Cleveland scored two runs on two hits in the first inning, then was held scoreless on three hits for the rest of the game. Kansas City rookie left-hander Will Smith was making just his second major league start, and he baffled Indians hitters for...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  2 days ago
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Royals 8, Indians 2

Mike Moustakas had a career-best four RBIs to help rookie Will Smith get his first major league win, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Moustakas hit a two-run homer off Justin Masterson (2-4) in the first and singled in two runs in the second. That was more than enough support for Smith (1-1), who allowed two runs and four...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago
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Moustakas, Smith help Royals romp past Indians 8-2

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Mike Moustakas had a career-best four RBIs to help rookie Will Smith get his first major league win, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Moustakas hit a two-run homer off Justin Masterson (2-4) in the first and singled in two runs in the second. That was more than enough support for Smith (1-1), who allowed...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City  |  2 days ago
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Will Smith gets a Royal welcome at Yankee Stadium

Will Smith, one of the Royals pitching prospects, didn’t show his potential in Wednesday night’s 8-3 loss to the New York Yankees. Smith pitched three and a third innings, giving up six hits and five runs, all earned, with three of the runs home runs. He struck out one and walked one. Smith left the game with a glittering 13.50 ERA and got the loss. After Smith faced...
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Smith's debut is over in a New York minute

Left-hander Will Smith was a pedestrian 1-3 with a 4.01 ERA in nine starts for Class AAA Omaha this season before the Royals purchased his contract Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Royals thrust him into the rotation on baseball's biggest stage -- Yankee Stadium -- against a star-studded, veteran lineup. Smith, 22, was not quite ready for his Broadway debut, giving up three runs...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City  |  7 days ago
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Yankees give Royals rookie Smith a rude welcome to majors

Left-hander Will Smith was a pedestrian 1-3 with a 4.01 ERA in nine starts for Class AAA Omaha this season before the Kansas City Royals purchased his contract Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Royals thrust him into the rotation on baseball's biggest stage -- Yankee Stadium -- against a star-studded, veteran lineup. Smith, 22, was not quite ready for his Broadway debut, giving...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  8 days ago
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A-Rod, Yankees get best of rookie Smith

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez gave Will Smith a rude welcome to the major leagues Wednesday night, hitting two homers off the rookie to back another strong start for Andy Pettitte and lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 8-3. A-Rod snapped a 52 at-bat homereless drought and drove in three runs for New York. Curtis Granderson also connected off Smith and the Yankees...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City  |  8 days ago
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Will Smith to make Major League Debut for Royals in New York

I'm going to leave the "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" jokes to anyone else who wants them... For now...Tonight in New York, Kansas City Royals' 6 foot 5 inch lefty is slated to make his Major League Baseball debut, starting for the Royals in New York against the Yankees.In 2012, the 22-year old Will Smith, is 1-3 with a 4...
Via Crown Crazed  |  8 days ago
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Royals rookie Smith set to make his first start in New York

After spending his first night as a major-leaguer in the bullpen, left-hander Will Smith make a spot start for the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in the series finale at Yankee Stadium. Smith was promoted from Class AAA Omaha, where he was 1-3 with a 4.01 ERA in nine starts. He had allowed 65 hits and 13 walks while striking out 37 in 51 2/3 innings. "We want to see what...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  9 days ago
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