Tough Loss for the Reds in Kansas City
Our Cincinnati Reds went head-to-head with the Kansas City Royals in a hard-fought battle, but sadly, we came up just short with a 2-3 loss.
Despite the final score, we had some moments of excitement and solid performances from our roster.Reds Highlights and Key Plays
The game started off slow, with both teams unable to score through the first three innings. Tyler Stephenson was on point today, collecting multiple hits, which added some spark to our offense. In the top of the fourth, he singled to the right, giving us a glimmer of hope. Following Stephenson, Spencer Steer also came in clutch with a single, but we couldn't capitalize that inning.Spencer Steer came alive again in the 6th inning, as his single to left field brought Austin Hays home, putting us on the board. The game was intense, and it looked like we might shift the momentum. Elly De La Cruz also doubled in the eighth, and Steer delivered once more by bringing him home, nudging the score to 2-3.
Close, but Not Close Enough
Despite these valiant efforts, the Royals matched our energy. Waters secured a run for them in the fourth inning, and a crucial hit by Bobby Witt Jr. in the fifth brought another home. The final blow came in the seventh with Isbel scoring off a sacrifice fly from Witt Jr., closing their lead to 3-1. Our boys hustled and nearly turned it around, but the Royals bullpen managed to stymie our late-game rally.While it wasn't the result we were hoping for, there’s still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about this team. We've seen the talent and the heart on display, now it’s just about putting it all together for that W. On to the next!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Royals (May 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |