Kansas City Royals at Cincinnati Reds
Great American Ball Park · Cincinnati, Ohio
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Top Performers
- Stephen Kolek7.0 IP, 8 K, 2 ER
- Chase Burns6.0 IP, 9 K, 2 ER
- Vinnie Pasquantino2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
Key Plays
- Go-ahead run3-2Massey singled to right, Tolbert scored.9th Inning
- Go-ahead run2-0Pasquantino homered to right (377 feet), Witt Jr. scored.1st Inning
- Go-ahead run5-2Loftin homered to left center (381 feet), Massey scored.9th Inning
- Tied it2-2Dunn homered to left (368 feet), McLain scored.5th Inning
Box Score
Top Performers
Fantasy Signals
Home run, RBI.
Home run, RBI.
Home run, RBI.
Starter innings, six-plus innings, six-plus strikeouts.
Starter innings, six-plus innings, six-plus strikeouts.
RBI.
Final NotesScore, top line, and support lines
- Final frame: Kansas City Royals beat Cincinnati Reds 5-2.
- Top line: Stephen Kolek (Kansas City Royals) — 7.0 IP, 8 K, 2 ER.
- Support line: Chase Burns (Cincinnati Reds) — 6.0 IP, 9 K, 2 ER.
- Support line: Vinnie Pasquantino (Kansas City Royals) — 2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R.
HighlightsScoring plays from the feed
- ScoreMassey singled to right, Tolbert scored.3–2
- ScorePasquantino homered to right (377 feet), Witt Jr. scored.2–0
- ScoreLoftin homered to left center (381 feet), Massey scored.5–2
- ScoreDunn homered to left (368 feet), McLain scored.2–2
Scoring by Inning
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
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Kansas City Royals
· Starter
Batting#
- Carter Jensen 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Bobby Witt Jr. 1H1R0RBI0HR
- Vinnie Pasquantino 2H1R2RBI1HR
- Salvador Perez 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Jac Caglianone 2H0R0RBI0HR
- Tyler Tolbert 0H1R0RBI0HR
- Isaac Collins 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Michael Massey 2H1R1RBI0HR
- Nick Loftin 1H1R2RBI1HR
- Kyle Isbel 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Lane Thomas 0H0R0RBI0HR
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter JensenValue card C· | 0-5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 | .215 | .296 | .376 |
| Bobby Witt Jr.Value card SS· | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | .283 | .356 | .467 |
| Vinnie PasquantinoValue card 1B· | 2-4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26 | .214 | .303 | .345 |
| Salvador PerezValue card C· | 1-5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | .207 | .259 | .352 |
| Jac CaglianoneValue card RF· | 2-4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .243 | .316 | .397 |
| Tyler TolbertValue card 2B | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | .364 | .222 |
| Isaac CollinsValue card LF· | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .212 | .327 | .309 |
| Michael MasseyValue card 2B· | 2-4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | .258 | .280 | .452 |
| Nick LoftinValue card 2B· | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .218 | .326 | .346 |
| Kyle IsbelValue card CF· | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .238 | .288 | .358 |
| Lane ThomasValue card CF | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .216 | .350 | .306 |
Pitching#
- Stephen Kolek 6H2R1HR2BB
- Daniel Lynch IV 1H0R0HR0BB
- Alex Lange 1H0R0HR1BB
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen KolekValue card SP· | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 96-57 | 3.32 | 96 |
| Daniel Lynch IVValue card RP | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15-10 | 1.85 | 15 |
| Alex LangeValue card RP | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 24-13 | 4.33 | 24 |
Cincinnati Reds player box 17 player rows – 2 stat groups – Batting / Pitching Show full tableHide table
Cincinnati Reds
· Starter
Batting#
- Blake Dunn 2H1R2RBI1HR
- JJ Bleday 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Sal Stewart 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Nathaniel Lowe 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Dane Myers 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Eugenio Suarez 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Spencer Steer 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Will Benson 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Tyler Stephenson 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Edwin Arroyo 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Matt McLain 1H1R0RBI0HR
- Noelvi Marte 0H0R0RBI0HR
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake DunnValue card RF· | 2-5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .276 | .329 | .421 |
| JJ BledayValue card LF· | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .289 | .383 | .620 |
| Sal StewartValue card 1B· | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .258 | .351 | .467 |
| Nathaniel LoweValue card DH· | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .250 | .331 | .523 |
| Dane MyersValue card CF | 1-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .247 | .350 | .400 |
| Eugenio SuarezValue card DH· | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .214 | .296 | .349 |
| Spencer SteerValue card LF· | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | .278 | .353 | .464 |
| Will BensonValue card RF· | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .191 | .321 | .348 |
| Tyler StephensonValue card C· | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | .187 | .287 | .307 |
| Edwin ArroyoValue card SS | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .125 | .125 | .125 |
| Matt McLainValue card 2B· | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .198 | .296 | .322 |
| Noelvi MarteValue card RF | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .138 | .219 | .138 |
Pitching#
- Chase Burns 4H2R1HR1BB
- Caleb Ferguson 0H0R0HR0BB
- Tejay Antone 1H0R0HR0BB
- Tony Santillan 3H3R1HR1BB
- Zach McCambley 1H0R0HR1BB
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase BurnsValue card SP· | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 98-61 | 2.05 | 98 |
| Caleb FergusonValue card RP | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15-11 | 0.00 | 15 |
| Tejay AntoneValue card RP | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14-10 | 4.35 | 14 |
| Tony SantillanValue card RP | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22-13 | 6.65 | 22 |
| Zach McCambleyValue card RP | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 15-9 | 0.00 | 15 |
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Key Plays
Scoring and Swing Plays
Scoring, late-game swings, and high-leverage moments from the game feed.
- Go-ahead run · 9th InningMassey singled to right, Tolbert scored.3–2
- Go-ahead run · 1st InningPasquantino homered to right (377 feet), Witt Jr. scored.2–0
- Double · 9th InningSteer doubled to left.5–2
- Go-ahead run · 9th InningLoftin homered to left center (381 feet), Massey scored.5–2
- Tied it · 5th InningDunn homered to left (368 feet), McLain scored.2–2
- Double · 8th InningMyers doubled to center.2–2
- Double · 6th InningStewart doubled to right.2–2
Game Read
A matchup read built from team form, venue, rest, and availability context. It is analysis, not betting advice.
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Result readKansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals 5 · Cincinnati Reds 2
Final
Kansas City Royals21-32Team form and scoring profile included
Cincinnati Reds23-28-2Team form and scoring profile included
Home VenueGreat American Ball ParkVenue context included in the matchup read
Kansas City Royals is the lean because of Cincinnati Reds on the margin numbers and Kansas City Royals on the form numbers. Pitcher confirmation and bullpen availability can move this fastest.
Rafty’s call: ✗ WRONG
Pre-game pick: Cincinnati Reds at 58%. Actual: Kansas City Royals by 3.
Pre-game pick: Cincinnati Reds at 58%. Actual: Kansas City Royals by 3.
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Why This Pick?
- Kansas City Royals: Team formStrong
- Cincinnati Reds: Home venueSlight
- Cincinnati Reds: Probable startersModerate
- Cincinnati Reds: Relief contextModerate
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Key Players to Watch
Kansas City Royals
- Cole Ragans SP · #55
- Kris Bubic SP · #50
- Luinder Avila RP · #58
- Bobby Witt Jr. SS · #7
Cincinnati Reds
- Andrew Abbott SP · #41
- Brady Singer SP · #51
- Elly De La Cruz SS · #44
- Matt McLain 2B · #9
Injury Report
Cincinnati Reds
Jose Trevino10-Day-ILEmilio Pagan15-Day-ILPierce Johnson15-Day-ILKe'Bryan Hayes10-Day-ILElly De La Cruz10-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals
Anthony SimonelliDay-To-DaySeth LugoDay-To-DayNick Mears15-Day-ILCarlos Estevez15-Day-ILKris Bubic15-Day-IL
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