Royals 1, Yankees 0
Cota-Truck duel as advertised!
Truck again got the best of his opponent in a tight pitcher's duel, outlasting Josh Cota and the Yankees by a 1-0 score. The game's lone run came on a crucial lapse in judgment by Cota in the first inning. With Truck on second and Mike Patterson on 3rd with only one out, Truck took a massive lead off 2nd. When Cota turned around to get Truck out, Patterson trotted home easily from third for what would prove to be the game's only run. Cota (1-1) pitched a beauty, allowing just a pair of hits to the light-hitting Royals, while fanning six. Truck (2-0), meanwhile, struck out 11 and walked only one while scattering three base hits.
Submitted: HRL
Jun 3, 2004