A Nail-Biting Finish at Kauffman Stadium! 
What a rollercoaster of emotions tonight at Kauffman Stadium, Royals fans! After a tense and competitive game, our Kansas City Royals came through with a dramatic walk-off 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the 11th inning. Let's dive into the game's highlights and celebrate the tenacity of our beloved Royals.Pitching and Defense Keep the Game Close 
The game began as a defensive showdown, with both teams unable to get on the scoreboard for the first five innings. Peter’s elite pitching and the team's determined defense kept the Rockies at bay. Key defensive plays included a beautifully executed double play by Bobby Witt Jr. that ended the Rockies threat in the third inning.Some Spark from Waters and Company! 
In the sixth inning, the bats awoke as Drew Waters delivered a monster 408-foot homer to break the deadlock and give us the lead. Later in the eighth inning, Waters came through again with a triple, setting up a crucial run when Kyle Isbel's infield single brought him home, extending our lead to 2-0. A Heart-Stopping Ninth 
Just when we thought we had it in the bag, the Rockies surged back in the ninth with a three-run double by Jacob Stallings, putting them ahead 3-2. But our Royals didn't give up! In the bottom of the ninth, Maikel Garcia and Michael Massey teamed up to tie the score with a clutch sacrifice fly sending the game into extra innings.Extra Innings Drama and the Sweet Taste of Victory 
The game extended to 11 innings with both teams fighting fiercely. Royals pitcher Lynch IV held the Rockies scoreless in their half. In our half of the 11th, the Royals loaded the bases, and it was Freddy Fermin who emerged as today’s hero, driving in the winning run with a single to center. The walk-off hit sent the fans into a frenzy!Cheers to a fantastic team effort and to all the Royals fans who continued to cheer us on. It's games like these that make our hearts race and remind us why we love this team so much. Go Royals!
Scoreboard for Rockies @ Royals (April 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |