Game Kansas City Royals @ Texas Rangers (June 21st, 2024)

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Tough Loss in Texas 😔

Hey Royals fans! Unfortunately, today’s matchup against the Texas Rangers didn’t go in our favor. Here’s a quick summary of how the game unfolded.

Quiet Start for Both Teams 💤

The 1st inning saw both sides go three up, three down. Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. couldn’t get the bats going for us, and while Josh Smith took a pitch to the body, it wasn’t enough to spark anything for the Rangers. It remained scoreless heading into the 2nd inning.

Breaking the Deadlock 💣

After more quiet innings, it was finally Kyle Isbel who gave us a one-run lead in the 3rd with a solo homer to right-center! 🥳 Maikel Garcia followed with a single but was left stranded at second base.

Rangers Fight Back ⚔️

The Rangers responded in the 4th inning. A fielder’s choice and a double from Wyatt Langford brought in a run, tying the game 1-1. Despite loading the bases, Singer managed to keep the damage to just one run.

We Regain the Lead ✨

MJ Melendez led off the 5th inning with a double and was brought in by Garrett Hampson (pinch-hitting for Isbel). This brought us back on top, 2-1. Unfortunately, the lead didn’t hold for long.

6th Inning Meltdown 😱

Schreiber and Long couldn't contain the Rangers in the bottom of the 6th. Texas retaliated with five runs, highlighted by Marcus Semien’s bases-clearing double. By the end of the inning, we were looking at a 6-2 deficit.

Closing the Game Out 😞

Into the late innings, we couldn’t spark a comeback. Despite Nick Loftin’s double in the 9th inning, there wasn’t enough to close the gap. Hunter Renfroe struck out to end the game, leaving the final score at 6-2 in favor of the Rangers.

It was a tough night, but we’ll get 'em next time! Let's keep our heads up and look forward to the next game. Go Royals! 💙✨

Scoreboard for Royals @ Rangers (June 22nd, 2024)​

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