Filed under: Game 108 Open Thread - Royals (48-59) at A's (53-52) By Freneau Jul 29, 2008, 9:15pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Game 108 Open Thread - Royals (48-59) at A's (53-52) Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Your pitching matchup features a surging Gil Meche (4.31 ERA) versus Greg Smith (3.90 ERA). Both are from Louisiana, Meche from Lafayette, Smith from Alexandria. How Jose Guillen feels about this, I cannot say. More From Royals Review Royals have reportedly engaged in trade talks with Mariners and Marlins about pitchers Royals reportedly interested in free agent Seth Lugo Royals Rumblings - News for December 8, 2023 “Brett” documentary reveals how a complicated father/son relationship fueled a Hall of Fame career The Royals needed a better draft spot than they got, and that’s the problem Royals sign Mike Brosseau, Tyler Duffey, and Sam Long to minor league deals