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Rays Extend Royals’ Home Skid to Eight with 5-1 Win

Michael Wacha will take the mound Wednesday following a stretch in which the Royals were outscored 36-12 at Kauffman Stadium.

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Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) throws to first base for a double play against Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 24, 2025.
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Overview

  • Rays defeated the Royals 5-1 on Tuesday night, fueled by Danny Jansen’s two-run homer and three RBIs.
  • Taj Bradley pitched 6⅔ scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and retiring the first 16 batters he faced.
  • Kansas City managed only four hits and committed two errors that led to unearned runs in the fourth and fifth innings.
  • The Royals have lost eight straight at Kauffman Stadium since May 31, being outscored 36-12 across those games.
  • On Wednesday, the Rays will send Drew Rasmussen (6-5, 2.61 ERA) to face Michael Wacha as they aim for a fourth straight victory.