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Witt’s homer and Wacha’s seven scoreless innings lead Royals over White Sox, 7-1

Jul. 20, 2024 00:18 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1 on Friday night. Witt drove Chris Flexen’s inside fastball above the left field bullpen in the first...

Brandon Lowe hits a 3-run triple as the Rays stop the Royals' 8-game win streak with a 4-1 victory

May. 26, 2024 17:06 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Lowe drove in three runs with a pinch-hit triple during Tampa Bay's four-run seventh inning, and the Rays stopped Kansas City's eight-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Royals on Sunday. The Rays had lost a season-high six straight. ...

Massey, Perez hit homers to lead Royals in 8-3 win over Tigers

May. 21, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey and Salvador Perez homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. Massey opened the scoring in the second with a leadoff homer, the first long ball given up this season by Tigers...

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

May. 15, 2024 01:29 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — 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...

Blanco has 3 hits and Wacha gets back on track as Royals roll to a 10-4 victory over Angels

May. 10, 2024 01:23 AM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Dairon Blanco had three hits, including a two-run homer in the third inning, Michael Wacha picked up his first win in over a month and the Kansas City Royals rolled to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. “He comes ready to play...

Wenceel Pérez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1

Apr. 28, 2024 16:58 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday. “He hit one to the track last night,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “I guess he did a couple extra pushups this morning.”...