A Nail-Biter in Anaheim
Hey Royals Fans!
Just had to drop in and share the play-by-play from tonight's heart-stopper against the Angels. This was one of those games that had us on the edge of our seats until the very last out. Let’s dive in!Pitchers' Duel Through Eight
The game kicked off with both teams' pitchers throwing some serious heat. The Royals’ lineup saw Maikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr., and Vinnie Pasquantino getting quickly handled, setting the tone for what was mostly a defensive showdown. Despite some solid attempts, including a triple by MJ Melendez in the 2nd, the Royals couldn't quite break through the Angels' defense.On the flip side, our pitchers were equally stingy. The Angels couldn't get much off of them either, thanks to some tight plays and a few strikeouts that kept the scoreboard static. The tension really amped up in the bottom of the 5th when Jo Adell homered to center, making it 1-0 for the Angels.
Royal Comeback in the Ninth
Jumping to the top of the 9th, down by one, the Royals were staring down the barrel of a shutout. But then, something special happened. After Michael Massey and Dairon Blanco couldn't get us started, MJ Melendez singled to center, giving us a glimmer of hope. With Garrett Hampson pinch-running for Melendez, Adam Frazier stepped up to the plate and delivered a moment that'll be replayed in highlight reels for the rest of the season - a 2-run homer to right field, flipping the script and putting the Royals up 2-1!
Going into the bottom of the 9th, the tension was palpable. The Angels were down but not out, with Matt Thaiss smacking a double to center and proving they weren't going down without a fight. The game came down to the wire, with Zach Neto grounding out to third for the final out. Cue the collective sigh of relief and joy from Royals fans everywhere!
Final Thoughts
This game was a testament to the resilience and fight within our Kansas City Royals. Down but never out, the team proved once again why you can never count them out until the final out is recorded. Huge props to Adam Frazier for being the hero tonight with his game-winning homer. Let's carry this momentum forward!What a win, Royals fans! It feels good to notch another victory, especially in such dramatic fashion against the Angels. Looking forward to seeing how this sparks the team in the games to come. Let’s keep this energy rolling!
#ForeverRoyalScoreboard for Royals @ Angels (May 11th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |