Morales, Duffy lead Royals over Phillies
Kendrys Morales had two home runs and four RBI, Danny Duffy pitched 8 2/3 strong innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
6
Philadelphia Phillies
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Citizens Bank Park · 40,331 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 3-5 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
C. Hernández singled to left, Ruiz scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Morales homered to left (345 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunt Pop Foul Out 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-1
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Morales homered to right (385 feet), Duffy and Merrifield scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-1
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Advancing On Force 4-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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End Inning 6-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Paredes struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 6-2
C. Hernández to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 6-2
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Strike Looking 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Paredes batting
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Play Result 6-2
Soria relieved Duffy.
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Lineup Change 6-2
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Lineup Change 6-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
C. Hernández singled to left, Ruiz scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Single 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Play Result 6-1
Ruiz to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 6-1
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
C. Hernández batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Goeddel struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-1
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
Goeddel batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Ruiz hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 6-1
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
Ruiz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Asche fouled out to third.
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Odubel HerreraCF37
Peter BourjosRF25
Andres Blanco1B14
Maikel Franco3B7
Tommy Joseph1B46
Carlos RuizC52
Tyler D. GoeddelLF95
Cesar HernandezSS15
Aaron NolaP27
Substitutes
Adam MorganP51
Cody James AschePH99
Freddy GalvisPH8
Severino GonzalezP48
Jimmy Santiago Paredes2B41
KC
Alex GordonLF4
Whit Merrifield2B15
Kendrys MoralesRF36
Eric Hosmer1B51
Salvador PerezC13
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Alcides EscobarSS3
Jarrod DysonCF1
Danny DuffyP24
Substitutes
Paulo OrlandoRF16
Joakim SoriaP28
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