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Royals Tie MLB Record With Nine-Pitcher Shutout in 1-0 Walk-Off Win

Kansas City’s wild-card chase receives a lift following ten shutout innings from a nine-pitcher bullpen.

Jul 30, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off during the tenth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Jul 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) singles in a run in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jul 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (16) hits a two run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jul 30, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Salvador Perez (13) tosses his bat after hitting a walk-off during the tenth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Manager Matt Quatraro, facing multiple starter injuries, opened with Angel Zerpa and cycled through eight other relievers to execute the bullpen game.
  • The nine pitchers combined for ten scoreless innings, allowing five hits, one walk and striking out ten Atlanta hitters.
  • Braves rookie Joey Wentz delivered 6⅔ shutout innings with seven strikeouts but departed without earning a decision.
  • Salvador Perez ended the game in the bottom of the 10th with a walk-off RBI single that scored MJ Melendez.
  • The victory improved Kansas City to 54-55 and gives the team momentum as it heads to Toronto for its next series.