Royals Minor League Report: Sept. 4

Omaha will host Albuquerque tonight as the American Conference Championship Series kicks off at Werner Park. Jake Odorizzi is scheduled to start the 7:05 game. Ryan Verdugo will start on Thursday.

Wilmington Blue Rocks (37-33 in second half, 66-74 overall, Second-Half Division Champions)

Wilmington was off on Tuesday in advance of tonight's playoff opener vs. Lynchburg. Brooks Pounders will take the hill in a 6:35 Eastern start. Jason Adam is scheduled to start the second game on Thursday at Lynchburg. A potential third game would also be on the road.

Idaho Falls Chukars (17-19 in second half, 34-40 overall)

Idaho Falls 7, Grand Junction 2
WP: Clayton Schulz (5-7)
SV: Joe Lopez (3)
HR: None

Idaho Falls earned a 2-2 split in the final road series of 2012. Clayton Schulz held the Rockies to two runs on six hits and a walk through 6.0 IP. Joe Lopez followed with 3.0 scoreless innings. Jared Schlehuber led the offense, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, four RBI and two runs scored.