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The Kansas City Royals were 60-75, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 at Rogers Centre.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

On the right side of things. The 11-run win last night carries weight here. Add in winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows.

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Royals Game on August 28

Opponent:Cleveland Guardians (68-66)
Location:Progressive Field
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Michael Wacha (7-8, 3.49 ERA) vs Tanner Bibee (5-13, 3.97 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 at Rogers Centre.

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Highlights

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
7063.526 W2
Guardians
6866.5072.5 W7
Twins
6470.4786.5 L2
Tigers
6271.4668.0 L1
Royals
6075.44411.0 W1

Kansas City Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +23 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
14
Jac Caglianone
 23.282.83266
24
Matthew Lugo
 01.0002.0000
22
Carter Jensen
 18.224.72059

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
61
Nate Pearson
 2-12.411.2233.2
62
Randy Dobnak
 2-21.921.3751.2
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 4-42.931.0358.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
22
Carter Jensen
 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
14
Jac Caglianone
 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Noah Cameron
 9.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
52
Michael Wacha
 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals bounced back in style with a 13-2 thrashing of the Toronto Blue Jays, showcasing an explosive offense led by Carter Jensen’s leadoff home run and Jac Caglianone’s remarkable six RBIs. After a brief setback with a shutout loss, this victory not only marked their fourth consecutive series win but also reinforced the Royals’ recent dominance, now boasting a 6-1 record over the past week. Noah Cameron was stellar on the mound, pitching six innings and reaffirming his solid second-half form. Meanwhile, the team made roster moves to bolster their bullpen, bringing back Anthony Gose and recalling Josh Rojas, though they will miss Michael Massey due to a concussion. With Bobby Witt Jr. still in the AL MVP conversation and Caglianone’s Silver Slugger candidacy heating up, the Royals are not just playing for pride, they’re making a case for a brighter future.

Sources
Jensen (leadoff HR), Caglianone (6 RBIs) fuel huge night for KC's offense
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Jensen (leadoff HR), Caglianone (6 RBIs) fuel huge night for KC's offense
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Tony Gonsolin just made perfect first impression in bid for MLB comeback with Royals
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 Why Royals' Jac Caglianone should crash the AL Silver Slugger conversation ahead of schedule
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Why Royals' Jac Caglianone should crash the AL Silver Slugger conversation ahead of schedule
The award goes to managers and coaches, not writers — and Caglianone's power numbers heading into September make a stronger case than most Royals fans realize.
 Royals Select Anthony Gose
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Royals Select Anthony Gose
The Royals announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Anthony Gose from Triple-A Omaha. Kansas City also recalled infielder Josh Rojas. Fellow infielder Michael Massey heads to the seven-day concussion list, while righty Mason Black was optioned to Omaha. Gose, 36, hasn’t pitched in the majors since a brief run with the 2024 […]
 Royals hammer Blue Jays, win fourth straight series
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Royals hammer Blue Jays, win fourth straight series
The Royals pounced on the Blue Jays Thursday evening, beginning the game with a home from Carter Jensen and finishing it with a 13-2 victory. One day after the nine-game winning streak ended, the Royals looked no worse for wear. Noah Cameron started the game and looked like his second-half self. He pitched six innings, […]
 Royals’ Nine-Game Streak Ends, But the Bigger Picture Still Looks Good
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Royals’ Nine-Game Streak Ends, But the Bigger Picture Still Looks Good
The Kansas City Royals’ nine-game winning streak came to an end with a 3-0 loss to Toronto, but Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco frame it as a strong stretch rather than any kind of collapse. Bobby Witt Jr. stays in the AL MVP conversation, though the offensive edge right now still points toward Yordan Alvarez. […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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