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Royals Sweep Rays as Noah Cameron’s Stellar Debut Highlights Pitching Depth

Noah Cameron flirted with a no-hitter in his MLB debut before returning to Triple-A, while Bobby Witt Jr. extended his hitting streak to 22 games in Kansas City’s series-clinching win.

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron (65) reacts as his teammates join him on the mound after he gave up his first hit of the night in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 30, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Overview

  • Noah Cameron, a local prospect, pitched 6⅓ scoreless innings with a no-hit bid into the seventh during his MLB debut, leading the Royals to a 3-0 victory.
  • Cameron was optioned back to Triple-A Omaha after his debut, as Kansas City reinstated ace Cole Ragans and added Taylor Clarke to the bullpen.
  • Key defensive plays by Hunter Renfroe, Maikel Garcia, and Bobby Witt Jr. preserved Cameron’s no-hit bid through the early innings.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. homered and extended his hitting streak to 22 games, tying for the sixth-longest in Royals franchise history.
  • The Royals completed a three-game sweep of the Rays with an 8-2 win, marking their ninth victory in 10 games and solidifying their recent momentum.