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Royals Eliminated From Playoff Race, Then Beat Angels 8-4 Behind Ragans and Perez

Kansas City turns to a strong finish following elimination before first pitch.

Overview

  • Cleveland’s win over Detroit clinched the Royals’ mathematical elimination just before the opener in Anaheim, leaving five games on their schedule.
  • Cole Ragans struck out 10 over five innings in his second start back from a left rotator cuff strain, earning his first victory since May 5.
  • Salvador Perez’s first-inning RBI single was his 1,013th, moving him past Hal McRae for second on Kansas City’s all-time RBI list.
  • The Angels dropped their 10th game in 11 outings and struck out 13 times, with starter Sam Aldegheri allowing three runs in 4 2/3 innings.
  • Maikel Garcia went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs, and the series continues Wednesday with Stephen Kolek facing Yusei Kikuchi.