| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Royals (49-72) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
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Rays (63-55) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
📦 Box score
|
Kansas City Royals | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
MJ Melendez LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2  |
Bobby Witt Jr. 3B ⭐ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
3  |
Salvador Perez C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
4  |
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5  |
Brent Rooker DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
6  |
Hunter Dozier RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
7  |
Michael A. Taylor CF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
8  |
Nicky Lopez SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9  |
Nate Eaton RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9  |
Michael Massey 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
Tampa Bay Rays | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
Brandon Lowe 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2  |
David Peralta LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
3  |
Harold Ramírez DH | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
4  |
Ji Man Choi 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
5  |
Randy Arozarena RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
6  |
Taylor Walls SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
7  |
Roman Quinn CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
8  |
Isaac Paredes 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
8  |
Yandy Díaz PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
9  |
Francisco Mejía C 🦇 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
⭐ Home runs
| Batter | In. | Dist (ft.) | EV (MPH) | LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | 438 | 110.3 | 22° |
💡 Highlights
- VideoBobby Witt Jr.'s two-run homerBobby Witt Jr. opens up the scoring with a two-run homer over the center-field wall as the Royals take a 2-0 lead in the 3rd
- VideoArozarena's two-run singleRandy Arozarena hits a ground ball single into right as Harold Ramírez and David Peralta score to make it a 2-2 game in the 6th
- VideoHarold Ramírez out at secondRoyals pitcher Brady Singer picks off Harold Ramírez at second to end the 3rd, and the call is upheld after a Rays challenge
- VideoBrady Singer K's seven RaysBrady Singer produces a solid outing against Tampa Bay, allowing two runs on five hits over six innings of work, tallying seven strikeouts
- VideoTaylor Walls out at secondTaylor Walls is thrown out at second by left fielder MJ Melendez in the bottom of the 9th, and the call stands after a Rays challenge
- VideoMichael Massey's sac flyMichael Massey lifts one to right field for the go-ahead sac fly, scoring Michael A. Taylor to take a 3-2 lead in the top of the 10th
- VideoSalvy catches Quinn stealingSalvador Perez comes up clutch, delivering a great throw to get Roman Quinn at third and bring the Royals within an out of a win
- VideoMJ Melendez lays out to end itMJ Melendez ends the game with a diving catch in left, robbing Francisco Mejía of a hit and sealing the Royals' 3-2 win over the Rays
- VideoShane McClanahan K's eightShane McClanahan gives Tampa Bay a quality start, allowing two runs on two hits over seven innings of work while collecting eight strikeouts
- VideoKevin Cash on the 3-2 lossKevin Cash discusses Shane McClanahan's strong outing, Kansas City's great defense and more from the 3-2 loss
- VideoCG: KC@TB - 8/19/22Condensed Game: Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run homer and Salvador Perez made a clutch throw in extras to secure the Royals' 3-2 win
- VideoRoyals vs. Rays HighlightsBobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run homer and Salvador Perez made a clutch throw in extras to secure the Royals' 3-2 win over the Rays
- VideoMatheny on Singer, strong defenseMike Matheny on Brady Singer's great start, the importance of the pick-off play in the third inning, and the Royals' stellar defense