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 blow 4-0 lead, allow 9 consecutive runs in unceremonious loss versus Miami Monday Mailbag: Where in the world is Asa Lacy? I am begging the Royals to focus on upside and not MLB readiness in trade returns Bobby Witt’s hitting is a problem, whether you want to admit or not Royals pitchers issue zero walks in 2-0 win over Rockies Royals top pitching prospect Frank Mozzicato to miss a month with injury