Hosmer hits 3-run homer as Royals top Rays 6-2
Eric Hosmer hit a three-run homer after Lorenzo Cain drove in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Monday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
2
Kansas City Royals
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| KC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Hosmer homered to right center (436 feet), Merrifield and Cain scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Cain singled to right, Escobar scored, Merrifield to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Souza Jr. singled to shallow left, Pearce scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Play Result 1-2
Butera walked, Dyson stole third, Dyson scored on throwing error by catcher Conger.
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Error 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Dickerson grounded out to second, Morrison scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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End Inning 2-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Guyer grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Guyer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Conger flied out to center.
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Fly Out 2-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Conger batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Jennings struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Jennings batting
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Play Result 2-6
Wang relieved Herrera.
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Start Inning 2-6
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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End Inning 2-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Cuthbert grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Orlando out at second.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Cuthbert batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Orlando grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, Morales safe at second on error by shortstop Miller.
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Error 2-6
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Batters Fielders Choice - All Runners Safe 2-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Head to Head
KC wins series 3-0
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedKC
Alcides EscobarSS3
Whit Merrifield2B15
Lorenzo CainCF6
Eric Hosmer1B51
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Paulo OrlandoRF16
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Jarrod DysonLF1
Drew ButeraC16
TB
Brandon GuyerLF24
Taylor Motter2B55
Evan Longoria3B3
Steve Pearce2B25
Logan Morrison1B21
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Corey DickersonDH10
Desmond JenningsCF8
Hank CongerC24
Substitutes
Brad MillerSS15
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