Slumping Royals look to end 3-game losing streak against Tigers
3 years, 6 months ago

Slumping Royals look to end 3-game losing streak against Tigers

Associated Press  

Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Kansas City, Missouri; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Matthew Boyd Royals: Brad Keller FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -138, Tigers +119; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City enters the game as losers of their last three games. Kyle Zimmer earned his third victory and Carlos Santana went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs for Kansas City. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 2-8,.223 batting average, 5.98 ERA, outscored by 18 runs Tigers: 3-7,.208 batting average, 4.90 ERA, outscored by 19 runs INJURIES: Royals: Daniel Tillo:, Jesse Hahn:, Danny Duffy:, Adalberto Mondesi:. Tigers: Spencer Turnbull:, Julio Teheran:, Erasmo Ramirez:, Derek Holland:, Rony Garcia:, Michael Fulmer:, Victor Reyes:, Derek Hill:, Jonathan Schoop:, Jeimer Candelario:, Wilson Ramos:, Grayson Greiner:.

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Royals' Trio Struggles to Deliver in Playoff Battle Against Yankees
2 months, 1 week ago

Royals' Trio Struggles to Deliver in Playoff Battle Against Yankees

Associated Press  

The Royals' star trio of Witt, Pasquantino and Perez failed to deliver in the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees. Despite battling hard throughout the series, they fell short of securing a spot in the American League Championship Series due to their collective struggles at the plate. Witt hit .332 with 32 home runs, Perez hit 27 with …

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Kaitlyn McGrath, Rustin Dodd, Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — This wasn’t your typical October classic. There were five lead changes between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, a postseason first. After the Royals took a 1-0 lead in the second, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit …

Tigers look to sweep AL Wild Card Series against Astros
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tigers look to sweep AL Wild Card Series against Astros

Associated Press  

Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros Houston; Wednesday, 2:32 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tyler Holton ; Astros: Hunter Brown BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -174, Tigers +145; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers play in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. Kyle Tucker is 16-for-40 with a double, three home runs …

Orioles power into playoffs on HRs by McCann, Kjerstad for 6-2 win to finish sweep of Twins
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Orioles power into playoffs on HRs by McCann, Kjerstad for 6-2 win to finish sweep of Twins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — James McCann hit a three-homer and Heston Kjerstad went deep to launch the Baltimore Orioles into the postseason with a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins that completed a three-game sweep on Sunday. “We broke down as the season went on, and that’s hard to say, but it happened,” said manager Rocco Baldelli, who was assured he’ll return …

Orioles vs. Royals 2024 Wild Card Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Orioles vs. Royals 2024 Wild Card Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the MLB Wild Card Round. When the Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals square off in the playoffs, it’ll be a matchup of two teams that, in one way at least, nearly mirror each other. The teams will meet in a best-of-three AL Wild Card Series, starting with Tuesday’s Game 1, with the winner …

Astros vs. Tigers 2024 Wild Card Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Astros vs. Tigers 2024 Wild Card Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times  

October will open with a familiar face, the Houston Astros, winners of the American League West in seven of the past eight years, back in the postseason once again. Yordan Alvarez’s sprained right knee may prevent him from playing in the Wild Card Series and, even if he does, expecting him to be at 100 percent efficacy is a stretch, …

Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Pinch hitter Adam Frazier’s one-out, line drive hit to left field in the top of the ninth drove in two runs, breaking a 4-all tie and guiding the Royals to their third straight win following a seven-game losing streak. Hopefully …

Snell strikes out 9 as the Giants beat the Royals 2-0 to complete a 3-game series sweep
3 months ago

Snell strikes out 9 as the Giants beat the Royals 2-0 to complete a 3-game series sweep

Associated Press  

— Blake Snell struck out nine in six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants completed a three-game series sweep with a 2-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. “It couldn’t have been a worse homestand,” Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. “We’re playing pretty good right now.” The Royals have scored four runs in their last five …

Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos
3 months ago

Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Royals’ late-season losing streak stretched to five on Friday night with a 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants, who got three hits from Heliot Ramos. “You’ve got to make your own breaks,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I didn’t have a great angle from where I was sitting, but they called it foul and it’s …

Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals
3 months ago

Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals

Associated Press  

— Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot with 10 games remaining. Skubal, who has won his last five decisions, made his case for the AL Cy Young Award stronger by …

Meadows gives Detroit lead with broken-bat single in the 10th, Tigers hold on to beat Royals 3-1
3 months ago

Meadows gives Detroit lead with broken-bat single in the 10th, Tigers hold on to beat Royals 3-1

Associated Press  

— Parker Meadows hit a broken-bat single in the 10th inning to give Detroit the lead, moments after Trey Sweeney had been given third base because of a balk, and the Tigers went on to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Tuesday night. “That was a classic pitching duel the whole night.” Cole Ragans allowed one run on four …

Yankees edge Royals 4-3 in 11 innings on infield single by Jazz Chisholm Jr.
3 months, 1 week ago

Yankees edge Royals 4-3 in 11 innings on infield single by Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a game-ending infield single with one out in the 11th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Kansas City Royals for a 4-3 victory Wednesday night. “I was willing to pass the baton if I didn’t get a pitch to hit.” Chisholm batted cleanup for the second time since being acquired from …

Seth Lugo dominates the Yankees for his 16th victory as the Royals win 5-0
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Seth Lugo dominates the Yankees for his 16th victory as the Royals win 5-0

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Seth Lugo struck out 10 in seven masterful innings and Salvador Perez hit two run-scoring singles to reach 100 RBIs for the second time as the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 5-0 on Tuesday night. “I’m looking forward to going back and watching that, to be honest, because he must have been on the …

Pham’s first homer for Royals keys 4-1 win over Guardians, stops 7-game losing streak
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pham’s first homer for Royals keys 4-1 win over Guardians, stops 7-game losing streak

Associated Press  

— Tommy Pham hit his first home run for Kansas City, a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run fourth inning, and the Royals stopped a season-high, seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. it’s good to get a win.” During the seven-game skid, the Royals had scored three runs or fewer in six …

Rockies and Orioles meet to determine series winner
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rockies and Orioles meet to determine series winner

Associated Press  

Baltimore Orioles vs. Colorado Rockies Denver; Sunday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Cole Irvin ; Rockies: Cal Quantrill BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -161, Rockies +137; over/under is 11 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Colorado Rockies and the Baltimore Orioles are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers is 12-for-41 with three home runs and …

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. “He always finds a way to wow us and that’s another big swing by Jose Altuve,” manager Joe Espada said. “Seven innings of one-run …

Michael Lorenzen’s strong start leads Royals over Angels 3-0
4 months ago

Michael Lorenzen’s strong start leads Royals over Angels 3-0

Associated Press  

— Michael Lorenzen pitched seven shutout innings, MJ Melendez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Wednesday for their sixth win in seven games. “The double play the second hitter of the game, that was a big relief,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. The Royals remained tied with the Minnesota Twins for the second …

Royals and Angels meet to determine series winner
4 months ago

Royals and Angels meet to determine series winner

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Johnny Cueto ; Royals: Michael Lorenzen BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Royals -192, Angels +160; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series. TOP PERFORMERS: Vinnie Pasquantino has 28 …

Angels are shut out by Michael Lorenzen and two relievers in loss to Royals
4 months ago

Angels are shut out by Michael Lorenzen and two relievers in loss to Royals

LA Times  

Michael Lorenzen pitched seven shutout innings, MJ Melendez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Angels 3-0 on Wednesday for their sixth win in seven games. “I guess I was able to make that adjustment and my pitch quality got a lot better.” Lorenzen gave up a hit to Taylor Ward to lead off the game but got Zach …

Angels aim to stop slide in matchup with the Royals
4 months ago

Angels aim to stop slide in matchup with the Royals

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Tyler Anderson ; Royals: Cole Ragans BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Royals -203, Angels +168; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels look to stop a three-game slide with a win against the Kansas City Royals. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. …

Zach Neto homers as Angels end Royals’ winning streak
4 months ago

Zach Neto homers as Angels end Royals’ winning streak

LA Times  

Tyler Anderson outlasted Cole Ragans in a matchup of All-Star pitchers and Zach Neto hit a go-ahead homer as the Angels beat Kansas City 9-5 on Tuesday night to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak. Anthony Rendon, Kevin Pillar and Logan O’Hoppe drove in two runs apiece for the Angels, who had lost three straight and six of seven overall. …

Twins bring 1-0 series advantage over Royals into game 2
4 months, 1 week ago

Twins bring 1-0 series advantage over Royals into game 2

Associated Press  

Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Seth Lugo ; Twins: Zebby Matthews BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Twins -110, Royals -110; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Kansas City Royals. TOP PERFORMERS: Carlos Santana has 22 doubles, …

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Texas rookie Wyatt Langford became the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, and the Rangers routed the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 on Sunday night to snap a six-game skid. RED SOX 4, PADRES 1 BOSTON — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and Boston ended San Diego’s five-game winning …

Luis Medina gets his 1st win in more than 11 months as the Athletics beat the Royals 5-1
6 months ago

Luis Medina gets his 1st win in more than 11 months as the Athletics beat the Royals 5-1

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Luis Medina held down Kansas City to get his first victory in more than 11 months and the Oakland Athletics won their second straight game following a nine-game skid, beating the Royals 5-1 on Wednesday night. Every time I go out there, I’m trying to put my team in a good situation.” Brett Rooker hit a pair …

Garcia’s game-ending hit off Holmes gives Royals 4-3 win over Yankees
6 months, 1 week ago

Garcia’s game-ending hit off Holmes gives Royals 4-3 win over Yankees

Associated Press  

— Maikel Garcia hit a game-ending two run double off Yankees closer Clay Holmes, and the Kansas City Royals recovered after squandering a brilliant start by Alec Marsh to beat New York 4-3 on Thursday and avoid a four-game sweep. “I couldn’t be more proud of those guys,” Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. After the game, Marsh said Quatraro …

Judge hits MLB-best 25th homer into center-field fountain and Yankees rout Royals 10-1
6 months, 1 week ago

Judge hits MLB-best 25th homer into center-field fountain and Yankees rout Royals 10-1

Associated Press  

— Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run with a 436-foot, two-run drive into the fountain behind the center-field seats, and the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th win in 14 games. Back in the lineup after his first game off this season, Judge hit his 21st homer in …

Nelson Velázquez slugs 3-run homer in the 7th inning, Royals rally past Mariners 4-2
7 months, 1 week ago

Nelson Velázquez slugs 3-run homer in the 7th inning, Royals rally past Mariners 4-2

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Nelson Velázquez put Kansas City ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and Michael Wacha worked six dominant innings as the Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night. Velázquez’s third homer of the season spoiled a strong outing for Seattle starter Logan Gilbert, who had given up just three hits over six shutout innings …

Adam Frazier hits a clutch 2-run homer in the 9th inning of the Royals’ 2-1 victory over the Angels
7 months, 1 week ago

Adam Frazier hits a clutch 2-run homer in the 9th inning of the Royals’ 2-1 victory over the Angels

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adam Frazier hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 2-1 victory over the hapless Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Jo Adell homered and Griffin Canning pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings for the Angels, who have lost 16 of 21 after Estévez’s third blown save in his last …

Matt Vierling's 3-run homer highlights 5-run outburst in 7th inning as Tigers beat Royals 6-5
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Matt Vierling's 3-run homer highlights 5-run outburst in 7th inning as Tigers beat Royals 6-5

Hindustan Times  

DETROIT — Matt Vierling hit a three-run homer to highlight Detroit's five-run seventh inning and the Tigers beat Kansas City 6-5 Saturday night, ending the Royals' four-game winning streak. After Spencer Torkelson popped out, Vierling lined Stratton's 1-2 sinker over the left-field fence to put the Tigers up 6-3. The Royals scored twice in the ninth off Tigers closer Jason …

Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0

Hindustan Times  

DETROIT — Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0 on Friday. HT Image Lugo allowed three singles and matched a career high with nine strikeouts in a game played at 1:10 pm due to the NFL draft festivities in downtown Detroit on Friday evening. Tigers starter …

Melendez’s 2-run homer backs Wacha in Royals' 3-0 shutout over White Sox
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Melendez’s 2-run homer backs Wacha in Royals' 3-0 shutout over White Sox

Hindustan Times  

— Michael Wacha threw seven innings of two-hit ball and MJ Melendez launched a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Saturday night. Nick Anderson allowed one hit in the eighth and Chris Stratton completed the three-hitter for his first save since July 19 last year with St. Louis. TRAINER’S ROOM White …

Orioles in danger of being swept out of the postseason after losing ALDS Game 2 to the Rangers
1 year, 2 months ago

Orioles in danger of being swept out of the postseason after losing ALDS Game 2 to the Rangers

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The 101-win Baltimore Orioles are on the verge of being swept out of the postseason after losing Game 2 of the AL Division Series 11-8 to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. “We just got to keep pushing forward because we can’t lose again.” Game 3 of the best-of-five series is at Texas on Tuesday. Spraying a lot of …

Royals rock Rodón, Witt homers to join 30-30 club as KC rolls to 12-5 win over Yankees
1 year, 2 months ago

Royals rock Rodón, Witt homers to join 30-30 club as KC rolls to 12-5 win over Yankees

Associated Press  

— Bobby Witt Jr. admitted the pressure was beginning to mount, and time running out, to hit the 30th homer that would make the budding superstar the first Kansas City player to join the 30-30 club. Rodón allowed six hits and two walks before Yankees manager Aaron Boone pulled him from the game, and Kansas City went on to put …

Cole Ragans continues to dominate as Royals take opener over White Sox 12-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Cole Ragans continues to dominate as Royals take opener over White Sox 12-1

Associated Press  

— Cole Ragans continued his recent success with six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-1 in the first game of a three-game series Monday. “He came out firing right from the get-go,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of his new ace. TRANSACTIONS: White Sox: Recalled RHP Declan Cronin from Class AAA Charlotte; placed …

Witt leads Royals past Phillies for seventh straight victory
1 year, 4 months ago

Witt leads Royals past Phillies for seventh straight victory

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bobby Witt Jr. homered and stole a base, Michael Massey also went deep and the Kansas City Royals won their seventh straight game with a 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. “That’s an amazing accomplishment,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. The Royals are in last place in the AL Central and have the second-fewest wins …

Singer throws 8 innings of 3-hit ball as Royals pound Mets 9-2 to complete a series sweep
1 year, 4 months ago

Singer throws 8 innings of 3-hit ball as Royals pound Mets 9-2 to complete a series sweep

Associated Press  

— Brady Singer is starting to look like the promising young pitcher that was at times dominant last season, and Bobby Witt Jr. is starting to make good on the expectations that many placed on him as one of baseball’s top prospects. Singer tossed eight innings of three-hit ball Thursday, and Witt joined Drew Waters in hitting homers, helping the …

Ragans gets 1st win with KC, pitches Royals past Mets 4-0 for team’s 5th straight win
1 year, 4 months ago

Ragans gets 1st win with KC, pitches Royals past Mets 4-0 for team’s 5th straight win

Associated Press  

— Cole Ragans pitched out of trouble for six spotless innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 4-0 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory, extending their longest winning streak in more than two years. “He’s got good stuff,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. The slider looks like it’s sharper than it was his first …

Kopech gives up 1 hit over 8 innings, White Sox beat Royals 2-0
1 year, 7 months ago

Kopech gives up 1 hit over 8 innings, White Sox beat Royals 2-0

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Michael Kopech almost nailed the batter with the game’s first pitch. Kopech gave up one hit over a career-high eight innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Friday night. Kopech simply toyed with the Royals as the White Sox opened a weekend series between teams with two of the majors’ worst records …

Schwarber HR off Verlander ends Astros’ hitless streak in WS
2 years, 1 month ago

Schwarber HR off Verlander ends Astros’ hitless streak in WS

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber put a sudden end to that record-tying hitless streak by Houston pitchers. Schwarber homered on Justin Verlander’s second pitch in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday night, a day after four Astros pitchers combined on a no-hitter against Philadelphia. The Astros had held the Phillies hitless for 11 innings dating to Game …

Shohei Ohtani homers as Angels shut down Royals
2 years, 4 months ago

Shohei Ohtani homers as Angels shut down Royals

LA Times  

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo. The Angels piled on from there, getting a bases-loaded double from Luis Rengifo and a late home run from Max Stassi, while Jose Suarez and their bullpen dominated Kansas City in a 6-0 victory. “We lean on …

Garver, Calhoun power Rangers to 10-4 win over Royals
2 years, 5 months ago

Garver, Calhoun power Rangers to 10-4 win over Royals

Associated Press  

— Mitch Garver and Kole Calhoun each had two hits, two runs and two RBIs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 10-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Garver’s two RBIs came on his eighth homer of the season in the fifth inning as the Rangers won for the third straight season on manager Chris Woodward’s birthday. …

Wood goes six, Giants beat Royals for 4th straight win
2 years, 6 months ago

Wood goes six, Giants beat Royals for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Wood pitched four-hit ball over six innings for his first win in more than a month, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night. Thairo Estrada hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth and Brandon Crawford doubled in two runs, lifting the Giants to their fourth straight win and …

Santander, Mountcastle, Odor homer as O’s beat Royals 10-7
2 years, 6 months ago

Santander, Mountcastle, Odor homer as O’s beat Royals 10-7

Associated Press  

— Anthony Santander, Ryan Mountcastle and Rougned Odor hit solo home runs, leading the Baltimore Orioles over the Kansas City Royals 10-7 on Sunday. Putting five runs up in the first couple of innings and hitting a few homers, that was nice.” Cedric Mullins had four hits and drove in two runs for Baltimore. We had a good gameplan going …

Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards
2 years, 7 months ago

Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards

Associated Press  

— Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first major league home run, Brad Keller pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 Tuesday night to end a four-game losing streak. It’s always good to get the first of something out of the way, no matter what it is.” Witt had two …

Lynch shines as Royals blank slumping White Sox 6-0
2 years, 7 months ago

Lynch shines as Royals blank slumping White Sox 6-0

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Daniel Lynch gave the Kansas City Royals exactly what they needed. Lynch pitched six crisp innings, and the Royals handed the White Sox their eighth straight loss with a 6-0 victory Tuesday night. “I did what I wanted to.” Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits and Carlos Santana drove in two runs, helping Kansas City stop a four-game …

Perez homers twice, Royals pull away from Yankees 8-4
3 years, 4 months ago

Perez homers twice, Royals pull away from Yankees 8-4

Associated Press  

— Salvador Perez homered twice to set a career high with 29 this season, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the New York Yankees 8-4 on Tuesday night. Hopefully I can stay here and play for another 10 years.” A night earlier, the Royals became the first team since 1900 to erase a deficit in the seventh, eighth, …

Cortes Jr., Yankees to take on Lynch, Royals
3 years, 4 months ago

Cortes Jr., Yankees to take on Lynch, Royals

Associated Press  

New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Nestor Cortes Jr. Royals: Daniel Lynch FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals +136, Yankees -158; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City and New York will face off on Tuesday. Clay Holmes notched his fourth victory and Luke Voit went 2-for-5 with a …

After blowing 4 late leads, Yanks finally hold off KC in 11
3 years, 4 months ago

After blowing 4 late leads, Yanks finally hold off KC in 11

Associated Press  

— DJ LeMahieu led off the 11th inning with an RBI double and the New York Yankees, after blowing four late leads, finally held off the feisty Kansas City Royals 8-6 on Monday night. They got a two-out RBI single from pinch-hitter Edward Olivares and brought the potential winning run to the plate before Carlos Santana grounded out to end …

O’Neill and Goldschmidt homer, Cardinals beat Royals 4-2
3 years, 4 months ago

O’Neill and Goldschmidt homer, Cardinals beat Royals 4-2

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Tyler O’Neill had a career-high four hits, including a solo home run, and Adam Wainwright threw seven effective innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Friday night. “He’s definitely in a good place,” St. Louis manager Mike Shildt said. Not trying to do too much.” O’Neill badly wanted to hit his …

Cease scheduled to start for Chicago against Kansas City
3 years, 4 months ago

Cease scheduled to start for Chicago against Kansas City

Associated Press  

Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox Chicago; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Kris Bubic White Sox: Dylan Cease FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: White Sox -202, Royals +171; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Chicago and Kansas City will play on Tuesday. Kansas City has a collective on-base percentage of.302, led by Nicky Lopez with a mark of.356. Carlos …

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