Tough Loss for the Royals 
Hey Royals fans, unfortunately, today's matchup against the Cincinnati Reds didn't go the way we would have hoped. The final score was 7-4 in favor of the Reds. Our boys put up a good fight, but Cincinnati's early lead was just too much to overcome.Early Struggles 
The Reds got an early jump with TJ Friedl scoring on a sacrifice fly by Austin Hays in the first inning. They added three more in the third with runs from Elly De La Cruz, Hays, and Gavin Lux. We were held scoreless for the first three innings and were unable to find our rhythm at the plate against their strong pitching.A Glimmer of Hope 
In the fifth inning, the Reds extended their lead with a two-run homer from Tyler Stephenson. But Salvador Perez gave us hope in the seventh with a two-run blast that brought us within striking distance. Maikel Garcia followed this with a double and later scored on a sacrifice fly from Nick Loftin, bringing the score to 6-3. Later, a balk in the ninth scored Vinnie Pasquantino, but unfortunately, that wasn't enough to pull ahead.Looking Ahead 
While today's loss is disappointing, there were some bright spots, like Perez's relentless performance. We have another chance to turn things around in our next game. Let’s regroup and come out stronger, Royals Nation! 
Keep believing, and as always, Go Royals!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Royals (May 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 |