In an afternoon game at 2:10 pm ET, the Kansas City Royals showcased their dominance over the New York Mets with a convincing 9-2 victory.
The game started off with the Royals taking an early lead in the bottom of the first inning and maintaining their advantage throughout the match.
The Royals’ pitcher, Carlos Carrasco, had a rough start as he allowed a single by Bobby Witt Jr., who then stole second base. Witt Jr. later scored on a double by Salvador Perez, giving the Royals a 1-0 lead.
The Mets’ offense struggled in the top of the first inning, with Jeff McNeil and DJ Stewart both lining out and Francisco Lindor striking out swinging.
The Royals continued to extend their lead in the bottom of the third inning. Samad Taylor singled and stole second base, advancing to third on a wild pitch by Carlos Carrasco.
Maikel Garcia then hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Taylor to score. Following that, Bobby Witt Jr. hit a solo home run, bringing the score to 3-0 in favor of the Royals.
The Mets tried to rally in the top of the seventh inning when Francisco Lindor hit a two-run home run, but it was not enough to overcome the Royals’ lead.
The Royals’ offense remained strong, with Drew Waters hitting a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to extend their lead to 6-0.
The Royals’ pitching was also exceptional, with Brady Singer starting the game and Jonathan Heasley coming in as a relief pitcher in the ninth inning.
They managed to keep the Mets’ offense at bay, allowing only two runs in the final inning.
Overall, the Kansas City Royals showcased their dominance in this game, both offensively and defensively.
Their solid pitching and powerful hitting secured them a comfortable victory over the New York Mets.
With this win, the Royals continue to establish themselves as a strong team in the league.
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