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    Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    33-46, 14-24 Away
    2
    33-46, 14-24 Away
    Final
    TB
    Tampa Bay RaysRaysTB
    43-32, 26-11 Home
    1
    43-32, 26-11 Home
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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    C. JensenC
    1-4001.244
    M. GarciaSS
    1-4000.261
    J. Caglianone1B
    0-4000.270
    S. PerezDH
    0-4000.206
    M. Massey2B
    0-3100.261
    L. ThomasCF
    1-4001.232
    J. RaveRF
    0-3000.300
    N. Loftin3B
    1-3100.242
    I. CollinsLF
    0-2000.227
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    M. Wacha
    7.0611599-633.48
    J. Schreiber
    1.0001218-92.56
    A. Lange
    1.0000115-103.86
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    KCTB
    Hits
    4
    6
    Home Runs
    0
    0
    Total Bases
    6
    9
    Runners LOB
    4
    5

    Game Information

    Tropicana Field
    Tropicana Field
    6:40 AM, 23 June 2026
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Attendance: 11,298
    Game Time:2:13
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Gabe Morales
    • First Base Umpire - Doug Eddings
    • Second Base Umpire - Mike Muchlinski
    • Third Base Umpire - Emil Jimenez

    Video Highlights

    Michael Wacha fires 7 quality innings to spur Royals to 2-1 victory in Tampa Bay

    — Michael Wacha allowed one run over seven strong innings while Lane Thomas and Carter Jensen had RBI to push the Kansas City Royals past the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Monday night.
    Jun 23, 2027, 09:19 am - AP
    KC
    TB
    123456789RHE
    010010000240
    000010000160
    M. Wacha
    win

    M. Wacha5-5

    7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 1 BB
    D. Rasmussen
    loss

    D. Rasmussen6-4

    6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 5 K, 2 BB
    A. Lange
    save

    A. Lange6

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    KCTB
    2ndThomas doubled to left, Massey scored, Thomas to third.10
    5thJensen singled to center, Loftin scored, Collins to second.20
    5thDíaz doubled to left, Palacios scored.21
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    KC leads 1-0

    • Royals
      2
    • Rays
      1
    Game 1
    23/6
    • Royals
      12
    • Rays
      5
    Game 2
    24/6
    • Royals
    • Rays
    Game 3
    25/6
    • Royals
    • Rays
    Game 4
    26/6

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Chicago4137.526-W2
    Cleveland4139.5131L3
    Minnesota3843.4694.5L2
    Detroit3445.4307.5L1
    Kansas City3446.4258W2
    Full Standings

    2026 American League East Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    New York4731.603-W1
    Tampa Bay4333.5663L2
    Toronto3940.4948.5L1
    Baltimore3843.46910.5L1
    Boston3245.41614.5W1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

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    Cubs place starters Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera on injured list

    Cubs right-hander Ben Brown is joining fellow righty Edward Cabrera on the sideline, as both pitchers have been placed on the 15-day injured list.
    Marlins search for dog teased with hot dog at Rangers matchup

    Marlins search for dog teased with hot dog at Rangers matchup

    The dog had to watch another four-legged mate eat in front of it and Miami wants to do what's right.
    Mets move scuffling Kodai Senga to bullpen after loss

    Mets move scuffling Kodai Senga to bullpen after loss

    Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said right-hander Kodai Senga has been demoted to the bullpen and did not rule out of the possibility of left fielder Juan Soto going on the injured list after he exited Tuesday's game with back tightness.
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