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Nick Loftin’s Walk-Off Single Gives Royals 3-2 Win to Avoid Sweep

Loftin’s clutch hit gave the Royals a morale boost heading into the All-Star break.

New York Mets second baseman Luisangel Acuna (2) throws to first for the double play hit into by Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. after forcing Jonathan India (6) out at second during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Overview

  • Tyler Tolbert led off the ninth with a single off Sean Manaea and then stole second base to set up the decisive run.
  • Jeff McNeil’s pinch-hit triple and Jared Young’s sacrifice fly tied the game in the top of the ninth before Kansas City answered.
  • Rookie Noah Cameron scattered seven hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings and matched his career high with eight strikeouts to keep the Royals in contention.
  • Sean Manaea struck out seven over 3 1/3 innings in his season debut after spring training injuries but was tagged with the loss.
  • The walk-off victory prevented a three-game sweep and gave Kansas City momentum as both teams head into the midseason break.