Tough Loss in Extras
It was a nail-biter from start to finish as our Atlanta Braves went head-to-head with the Kansas City Royals in a game that remained scoreless for nine innings!
Talk about tension! Both teams showed impressive pitching and defense, but the Braves, unfortunately, fell just short in extra innings. The final score was 1-0 with the Royals taking the win. 
Hitting Highlights and Missed Opportunities
The Braves managed some promising moments at the plate, but unfortunately couldn't capitalize when it counted. Michael Harris II kicked off the second inning with an infield single, bringing some energy early on. However, despite a few hits sprinkled throughout the game — including Nick Allen and Jurickson Profar both reaching base in the sixth inning — the Royals’ defense kept us off the scoreboard.In the eighth inning, Drake Baldwin gave us hope by reaching with an infield single and Luke Williams showed his speed by stealing second, but again, the Royals kept their composure and no runs crossed the plate. It was a tough day offensively, but credit to the Royals' pitchers for their execution.
Pitching and Defense – Holding Strong
On the brighter side, our pitching staff was top-notch, keeping the Royals at zero until extra innings. The bullpen was steady, with Michael Jackson Jr. and Dylan Lee delivering crucial outs to keep the game tied. The defense was also solid, especially during the 7th inning when the infield turned a slick double play courtesy of Sean Murphy.Winning Run
Sadly, as we entered the bottom of the 10th inning, the Royals managed to advance a runner and Salvador Perez hit a tough single to bring home the winning run.
Our Braves fought hard, but it just wasn't enough this time. Let's tip our caps to the Royals and prepare for the next battle. Proud to be a Braves fan no matter the outcome–let's get ‘em next time! 
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Scoreboard for Braves @ Royals (July 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |