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Royals Chase Sweep After Back-to-Back Wins Over Rangers

After ending their six-game skid with power displays from Perez alongside Garcia, the Royals will weigh trade-deadline options as they prepare for Thursday’s finale.

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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. returns to the dugout after scoring on a single by Maikel Garcia during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez reacts after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Overview

  • Salvador Perez homered twice and Bobby Witt Jr. added a solo shot in Tuesday’s 6-1 opener; the next night Maikel Garcia delivered a three-run homer and an RBI triple in a 6-3 win.
  • Top prospect Jac Caglianone hit his first career home run in the second inning Thursday, giving Kansas City a 3-0 lead in the series finale.
  • All-Star left-hander Cole Ragans will be sidelined for about four weeks with a mild rotator cuff strain, prompting Michael Wacha to take the mound against Shawn Armstrong in Thursday’s finale.
  • Kansas City’s lineup ranks last in home runs and OPS with runners in scoring position, leading the front office to explore trade-deadline reinforcements.
  • The Royals aim to complete their first road series sweep of the season when they close out the three-game set at Globe Life Field.