Salvy knocks in his 100th RBI on the year. He’s still got it.

Vinnie! Gets it dongin’ early!

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Maybe Wacha’s tryna wear them out running the bases to give the Royals a better chance in games 2 and 3.

Well, that’s not how they wanted the first three hitters to go.

The nail for a team that was never really good enough to be in the playoffs. 😢

You pinch run Tolbert and Isbel bunts at the first pitch, swings at the second pitch, and bunts at the third pitch foul. Just a terrible, terrible plate appearance. Let Tolbert steal. Don't bunt at balls over your head. This isn't complicated.

Day-um! That Kolek changeup is doing work in the first.

Good PA from Cags until that last pitch. Couldn’t lay off a 92 MPH fastball that was ball four.

Yee yee! The Pasquatch goes yard to stake the Royals a 2 run lead!

I LUST for that hard-fought Yas leadoff walk.

I would MUCH rather Jensen be starting at catcher. Really makes no sense that he isn't.

This is a great way of putting it from Matt Quatraro. Having a good approach is in part understanding how pitchers want to get you out. And I love that he refers to “perceived” struggles rather than “struggles” bc it indicates that Cags was letting the results get to him.

#HEYHEYHEYHEY Great win! The boys played solid ball. Bob and. Innie had a few hits. Loftin came up big, as did Garcia. And the bullpen carried 9 IP of 3 run ball.

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I’d sure love it if the Royals won this game … and the next one … and 10 more after that.

Royals take the lead! Real hanger to Garcia and he does damage on it. His concerted effort to pull balls in the air has turned him into one of the game’s most valuable infielders.

Nick Loftin coming up BIG! I’m telling you, he’s my candidate for a breakout in 2026.

Great PA from Cags there. First three pitches weren’t particularly close but he didn’t get overly aggressive when the pitcher got back in the count. Drew a walk. He’ll need to do a lot of waiting for the right pitch.

Look at the depth on that Avila curveball. That thing is an absolute hammer.

It’s a real back-and-forth affair. That’ll make the rest of this game tough to manage, as Q has to consider how badly they need wins and weigh it against the fact that they don’t have an off-day until Monday and will be facing a VERY good offense in Philly.

Nice from Zerpa to get the GIDP. He’s no elite reliever but he’s a useful one and I’m not convinced he couldn’t be more. Still young and a lefty who throws 97-98 with heavy sink. I wouldn’t be shocked if there’s interest from other teams who want to try him as a starter again.

That’s how it was supposed to be working all season. Bobby gets on, steals second, and Vinnie knocks him in. Love to see it! 2-2

Idk if I’ve ever seen a hitter hit into more tough luck outs than Jac Caglianone. That guy keeps crushing the ball right at people. That’s when the mental toughness is tested. Can he stay within his approach when stuff isn’t going his way?

It was nice having the lead for about 15 minutes. Maybe we’ll have the lead again some day.

Nice job by Salvy nabbing the runner, who got a great jump. Ultimately saved a run cuz Bowlan gave up the blast.

I am TRULY excited about the way this pitching staff sets up for 2026. We’ve talked about the Cameron-Bergert of it all. But it goes all the way to guys like Jonathan Bowlan and Luinder Avila. Even further with Ben Kudrna. Tons of depth for the rotation and bullpen.

A little offense ti start the night! Love to see it. A little worried about Vinnie, though. Now’s not the time to have guys play hurt.

Haven’t had the chance to just sit and live Sky the game in a while. Hopefully, I can tonight.

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BOBBY BOMBS!!!!!

This umpire:

Tigers putting on a base running clinic tonight. Maybe Hollins should take some notes.

Not a great challenge from Quatraro there. Very obviously safe.

It’s wild that they have someone so statistically illiterate broadcasting a nationally televised game in Pierzynski.

Garcia with a majestic dong to left field!

My god, this umpire is awful

I didn’t like AJ Pierzynski when he played. I don’t like him in the broadcast booth. He’s a whiny, obnoxious child in both roles.

Damn, they had Dingler if the ball doesn’t hit him.

I know he’s gotta start some but Grichuk has looked pretty bad at the plate lately. I don’t love seeing him in the starting lineup.

Kolek doing what he needs to through 2.

Royals can’t get anyone home in the first. At least they forced Flaherty to throw 22 pitches.

Need a good outing from Lugo tonight.

Huge 9-8 comeback win for NW Arkansas tonight in Amarillo! The big hit in the top of the 10th came courtesy of Carson Roccaforte, an absolutely clutch 2-out, 2-run blast! 💥 #RaisingRoyals👑

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#HEYHEYHEYHEY The bats were quiet early again. Then they got VERY loud with eight runs in the fifth. Ryan Bergert was excellent again with a career-high six innings and the #Royals took the series!

Breakup this offensive juggernaut!

And this game has been cracked WIDE open.

Vintage Salvy on that oppo taco!