Tough Loss in Texas 
Hey Royals fans! Unfortunately, today’s matchup against the Texas Rangers didn’t go in our favor. Here’s a quick summary of how the game unfolded.Quiet Start for Both Teams 
The 1st inning saw both sides go three up, three down. Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. couldn’t get the bats going for us, and while Josh Smith took a pitch to the body, it wasn’t enough to spark anything for the Rangers. It remained scoreless heading into the 2nd inning.Breaking the Deadlock 
After more quiet innings, it was finally Kyle Isbel who gave us a one-run lead in the 3rd with a solo homer to right-center! 
Maikel Garcia followed with a single but was left stranded at second base.Rangers Fight Back 
The Rangers responded in the 4th inning. A fielder’s choice and a double from Wyatt Langford brought in a run, tying the game 1-1. Despite loading the bases, Singer managed to keep the damage to just one run.We Regain the Lead 
MJ Melendez led off the 5th inning with a double and was brought in by Garrett Hampson (pinch-hitting for Isbel). This brought us back on top, 2-1. Unfortunately, the lead didn’t hold for long.6th Inning Meltdown 
Schreiber and Long couldn't contain the Rangers in the bottom of the 6th. Texas retaliated with five runs, highlighted by Marcus Semien’s bases-clearing double. By the end of the inning, we were looking at a 6-2 deficit.Closing the Game Out 
Into the late innings, we couldn’t spark a comeback. Despite Nick Loftin’s double in the 9th inning, there wasn’t enough to close the gap. Hunter Renfroe struck out to end the game, leaving the final score at 6-2 in favor of the Rangers.It was a tough night, but we’ll get 'em next time! Let's keep our heads up and look forward to the next game. Go Royals!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Rangers (June 22nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |