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INVERNESS -- Ernie Els will likely head into his British Open title defence on the back of a missed cut after another frustrating round at the Scottish Open left him 10 shots off early second-round leader Chris Doak on Friday. With the Castle Stuart links course there for the taking on another glorious day in the Highlands, Els shot a 2-under 70 to follow his level-par first round. "I had no idea on these greens -- Im glad Im leaving," Els said. "I just didnt quite get the run of the course." The last Scot to win his home event was Colin Montgomerie in 1999 -- but Doak has a chance to end that barren run after shooting a second straight 66 to move to 12 under. Peter Uihlein is a shot adrift in second place after recovering from an early double bogey to shoot a 66. Overnight leader John Parry (8 under) was among the afternoon starters, along with eighth-ranked Phil Mickelson (6 under). Els was a late entrant into the tournament as he sought some links practice ahead of Muirfield -- where he won the British Open in 2002 and where he will defend the title captured last year at Lytham. Off the tee, Els has played solidly this week but his game has floundered on the greens and his approach shots havent been up to his usual standard. He doesnt, however, see this as a problem ahead of next week and his shot at a third claret jug. "These courses are so different -- Muirfield is a lot more traditional links," Els said. "I got a lot of awkward bounces this week but I feel Im swinging well, striking the ball well. "I think my game is where I want it." Midway through the second round, the projected cut was 4 under, leaving Els to accept he would be spending the weekend with his family rather than at Castle Stuart. Doak, who wears a flat cap in honour of his idol Ben Hogan, thrilled the locals on a sunny, calm morning by making three birdies in the first six holes and then adding two more as well as an eagle 3 at No. 12 to finish a stroke clear of Uihlein. The 35-year-old Doak has flitted between the European Tour and second-tier Challenge Tour and is currently ranked No. 341, but his resume is littered with triumphs on the Highlands links in his younger days. And he gained confidence by qualifying for last months U.S. Open. "That experience all in all was great and spurs you on to get back there," said Doak, one of 19 Scots in the 156-man field. Phil Mickelson led the U.S. charge on the opening day -- the four-time major was an afternoon starter and heads out on 6 under -- but it was taken up 24 hours later by Uihlein, who is acting as something of a trailblazer for Americans by playing in Europe. With his European Tour card secured after a win in Portugal in May, the softly spoken 23-year-old is playing without pressure and he found his putting range on his second nine after making 7 at No. 12 -- his third hole. He made eight birdies in all. Henrik Stenson of Sweden is a shot further back on 10 under after a superb 64 -- equalling the best round of the week -- while Francesco Molinari was alone in the clubhouse on 8 under as the Italian looks to make up for losing in a playoff to Jeev Milkha Singh last year. "I didnt feel like I was playing fantastic, so it was a bit of weird one to shoot 64," said Stenson, who is ranked No. 32 after being as low as No. 230 last year.Jordan Lyles Pirates Jersey . Pettersen, winner of last years Evian Championships, had nine birdies and three bogeys, holding off a series of challengers led by Marion Ricordeau of France. 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Center fielder Lorenzo Cain and shortstop Alcides Escobar also chipped in with two nice plays apiece. "We play great defence every night," manager Ned Yost said. "I mean it was a great play by David Lough, but we play solid, solid good defence every single night for the most part." Davis (5-9) allowed four hits -- all singles -- and walked three in a season-high 7 1-3 innings. The right-hander, who came over with James Shields in Kansas Citys big off-season trade with Tampa Bay, was 0-4 with a 10.91 ERA in his previous four starts. "I got ahead of a lot more guys tonight," Davis said. "I got some early swings to help me get deeper in the ballgame, too, and defence was pretty good today." Louis Coleman came in after Alejandro De Azas single in the eighth and got Alexei Ramirez to ground into a double play. Holland then worked a shaky ninth for his 26th save in 28 chances. The White Sox had runners on the corners with one out when Lough scrambled in to grab Keppingers liner. Alex Rios did not tag up on the play, and pinch hitter Conor Gillaspie struck out to end the game. "No-doubles (defence), so I was a little deeper than what I normally would be on Keppinger," Lough said. "He kind of hit it pretty hard out there, thought I had a chance at it so I went for it and I was able to make the catch." It was another hard-luck loss for Sale (6-10), who allowed seven hits and struck out seven in his fourth career complete game. The All-Star left-hander is 1-8 with a 2.84 ERA in his last 10 starts. "Just keep grinding. Stay on top and keep your head up," Sale said. "Things will turn around." Billy Butler and Eric Hosmer had two hits apiece for the Royals, who have won seven of nine overall. Butler went 2 for 3 with a walk and is batting .450 (18 for 40) in his last 11 games. 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The second play prompted a few of the Royals to wave their hats toward centre while Cain got himself together for the next pitch. He came out in the eighth due to tightness in his left groin, but the Royals said it was precautionary. "Hes got a little bit of a groin strain, why we took him out," Yost said. "Hes day to day. Probably rest him tomorrow because weve got an off day on Monday, grab him two days right there." It was more than just Cain on a nice defensive night for both teams. Escobar ranged up the middle and made a spinning throw to retire Keppinger in the second. Then he got Josh Phegley with another strong throw in the fifth after his grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Tejada. Second baseman Gordon Beckham and shortstop Ramirez each had a defensive gem for the White Sox. Beckham nearly misplayed Tejadas second-inning popup, but recovered in time to make a tumbling grab in short centre field. Ramirez made a diving stop on Perezs grounder up the middle in the fourth, and then managed to shovel the ball to Beckham at second for the forceout. NOTES: Beckham went 0 for 3 and is 1 for 21 in his last five games. ... The Royals improved to 23-27 on the road and 23-19 against the AL Central. ... The finale of the weekend series features a pair of left-handers. Bruce Chen (4-0, 1.97 ERA) gets the ball for the Royals while Hector Santiago (3-6, 3.38) is slated to start for the White Sox. ' ' '