Lima's Looking Like his Old Self

arkoe · Jul 18, 2003

Jose Lima's been tearing it up ever since he signed with Kansas City; dude's more streaky than Vernon Maxwell. He's 6-0 in 7 starts, and KC has won all of his starts. Looks almost like the Lima of old; maybe he'll go back into advertising...

Houston Chronicle
Lima rolls to 6-0 but injures groin
Royals breeze past Mariners 7-1
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jose Lima said he left Thursday night's game in the sixth inning because he didn't want to try to be a hero.

Why risk what has become an amazing comeback story?

Lima won his sixth straight start but left with a groin injury as the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 7-1. He allowed five hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out five, walking two and hitting a batter. Lima (6-0) lowered his ERA to 2.41 as the AL Central-leading Royals improved to 7-0 in his starts.

"It would be stupid to stay on the mound with an injured groin and then be out three weeks," Lima said. "I've never been hurt before, and I don't want to take chances."

The Royals started the second half of the season the way they started the first. Kansas City opened 2003 with nine straight victories on the way to a 16-3 start.

But the mood in the locker room was tempered by the injury to Lima.

"He felt something in his right leg," KC manager Tony Peña said. "It's between his hamstring and thigh, on the inside of his leg."

With a runner on first in the sixth, Lima bent over in pain after a pitch to Randy Winn. Jason Grimsley relieved.

"I don't want to be a hero and hurt myself," Lima said. "This team needs me in the rotation."

Lima was hopeful that coming out right away would prevent a long delay before his next start.

"I have to remain positive," he said. "At least I walked pretty good off the mound. I'm not limping."

Freddy Garcia (9-9) gave up six runs and eight hits in five-plus innings. Seattle, which tops the AL West, has scored 20 runs in his nine losses.

Angel Berroa had two hits, including a home run, and two RBIs for the Royals.

There were three ejections in the game. Kansas City's Ken Harvey was booted in the sixth inning, Seattle manager Bob Melvin was thrown out in the bottom of the eighth after Carlos Febles was hit for the second time in the game, and Seattle pitcher Rafael Soriano was also tossed.
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JPM0016 · Jul 18, 2003

it's great to see. I am definitely pulling for him and the KC Royals. Imagine Lima opening up the playoffs as their #1 starter against the Yankees

Oski2005 · Jul 18, 2003

I'm happy for Lima, he let Enron Field fu** him up before he even pitched his first game there. As long as he is just as confident on the inside as he always appears on the outside, he'll be a good pitcher.

PhiSlammaJamma · Jul 18, 2003

I'm rooting for him too. Really interesting story. Imagine if he wins 20 again. It's like Saberhagen or something.

MadMax · Jul 18, 2003

good for him!

BALLhog 247 365 · Jul 18, 2003

if he does good, u think the astros will try to pursue him after this season?

Rocketman95 · Jul 18, 2003

I think we should get him and use him as a SS.

bobrek · Jul 18, 2003

Originally posted by BALLhog 247 365
if he does good, u think the astros will try to pursue him after this season?
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No

Buck Turgidson · Jul 18, 2003

Originally posted by Rocketman95
I think we should get him and use him as a SS.
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