A Royal Triumph on the Road! 
What a game, Royals fans! Our boys in blue went head-to-head against the Miami Marlins and walked away with a well-deserved 7-4 victory on the road. This was a fascinating game with plenty of action to keep us on the edge of our seats!
Early Inning Drama and Crucial Plays
In the early innings, things were tense as both teams remained scoreless. In the top of the 1st, Jonathan India was hit by a pitch, but unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize on it. The Marlins threatened slightly in the bottom of the 1st, with Agustin Ramírez reaching second base, but we held them in check.
Our bats came alive in the 4th inning! It all kicked off with Bobby Witt Jr. doubling to center, setting the stage for Vinnie Pasquantino‘s single. Then, Maikel Garcia lifted a sacrifice fly to knock in Witt Jr. The highlight of the inning was Jac Caglianone’s clutch double, driving in two more runs to give us a 3-0 lead!
Strengthening the Lead and Overcoming Near Hiccups
In the 5th inning, a combination of excellent base-running and a Marlins error allowed us to extend the lead further. Jonathan India delivered a crucial two-run double, followed by another run on Vinnie Pasquantino’s sacrifice fly. By the middle of the 5th, we were up 6-0!
After a solid performance, our bullpen took over, with Taylor Clarke and Garrett Long locking it down until Salvador Perez blasted a solo homer in the 8th to make it 7-0! His 369-foot shot electrified the Royals faithful and gave us even more breathing room.
Closing It Out Despite a Late Scare
The 9th inning brought some drama as Heriberto Hernández walked and reached second base. Xavier Edwards and Agustin Ramírez delivered hits that quickly reduced our lead from 7-0 to 7-4.
Thanks to the exceptional composure of Carlos Estévez, we managed to hang on and secure the victory, even with the Marlins' last-gasp efforts.What a night for our boys! It’s always a thrill to see the Royals put together a performance like this, especially away from home. Onto the next game with our spirits high and momentum on our side! Let's go Royals!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Marlins (July 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 2 |