Offerman

Quote: "I kept looking for him to hit me, but I never faced him again. Now he's my teammate. Small world."Boston pitcher Pedro Martinez, who says newly acquired Red Soxer Pete Schourek hit him deliberately in a game three years ago.It's a fact: Tigers catcher Raul Casanova is likely out for the season after breaking his wrist while on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Toledo.Who's hot: Kansas City's Jose Offerman, who extended his hitting streak to 25 games with two hits, including a solo homer.

Red Sox: Mike Stanley's 27 homers this season are a career high. His previous high was 26, set in 1993 with the Yankees. Boston missed its chance to win nine games against Kansas City for the first time since 1969. The Red Sox went 10-2 against the expansion Royals that year.Royals: Second baseman Jose Offerman made over-the-shoulder catches in the second and fifth innings to steal hits from the Red Sox. Jeff Conine singled in the third inning, his first hit since returning Wednesday from the disabled list.

HittingCarlos Delgado, Blue Jays: 2-for-3, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs.Damion Easley, Tigers: 2-for-5, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs.Raul Ibanez, Mariners: 2-for-5, 2 RBIs.Edgar Martinez, Mariners: 3-for-4.Hal Morris, Royals: 3-for-4.Jose Offerman, Royals: 4-for-4, 4 runs, 2 RBIs.Jorge Posada, Yankees: 2-for-4, HRAlex Rodriguez, Mariners: 3-for-5.Scott Spiezio, Athletics: 2-for-3.PitchingDave Burba, Indians: 8 innings, 4 hits, 1 unearned run, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts.Jim Edmonds, Angels: 3-for-4, 3 RBIs.Rusty Greer, Rangers: 2-for-5, 2 RBIs.