Royals Break Out the Bats Against Dodgers in 9-5 Victory 
Hey Royals fans! What a phenomenal game last night at the K! Our boys put on a memorable performance with a much-needed 9-5 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let's dive into the action-packed innings.
Dominant Pitching and Offensive Surge Early on 
The game began quietly with both teams struggling to put runs on the board. By the end of the third inning, we managed to break free from the scoreless bout. With Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia setting things up, Garcia scored on a double, putting us in the lead!
Come the 5th inning, everything changed. Our bats heated up in style with a fantastic homer by Vinnie Pasquantino—a massive 430 feet blast to center—sending Jonathan India and Witt Jr. across the plate. By the end of this inning, we increased our lead to a commanding 6-0.
Closing the Gap and Cementing the Lead 
In the 7th inning, Freddie Freeman from the Dodgers popped a solo homer, but we came back strong. Once again, Pasquantino doubled to push India and Witt Jr. home. Salvador Perez then stepped up with a double of his own to bring Pasquantino in, extending the score to a confident 9-1 cushion.
Anxious 9th Inning Finish, Royals Prevail 
Even though the Dodgers rallied late in the 9th inning with Max Muncy and Enrique Hernández getting on base, our defense was unyielding. They fought back with four runs, making it quite the nail-biter, but ultimately, Long stood strong on the mound, sealing the 9-5 win.
It feels awesome to see our team clicking so well both defensively and offensively. The energy on the field was electric, and this win is definitely going to be remembered by fans for a while. Onward to more victories, Royals! Keep the faith, everyone!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Royals (June 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 |