Tough Night In Kansas City
It was a hard-fought battle for our Kansas City Royals tonight, but unfortunately, we couldn't quite get across the line against the New York Mets. Despite some good performances, the Mets managed to edge us out with a final score of 3-1. Let's dive into the details of this nail-biter.
A Slow Start For Both Sides
For the first three innings, it seemed like a pitching duel—the scoreboard remained untouched. The Mets' Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor, and Juan Soto couldn't get past our solid defense, with Kris Bubic showing his resilience on the mound. Meanwhile, Jonathan India gave us some early hope with a double in the first, but we couldn't capitalize on it as the Mets managed to keep us at bay with a tight defense.
Soto's Big Hit
The tide changed in the fourth inning when the Mets finally broke through. Francisco Lindor singled and stole second, setting the stage for Juan Soto to deliver a crushing 435-foot homer to right field, bringing in two runs. Our boys struggled to respond to this blow in the following innings, even though Vinnie Pasquantino tried to spark something with a single to right.
Hope in the Sixth
Finally, in the sixth inning, our Royals started to push back. Kyle Isbel's double to center was followed by Jonathan India doubling him in, putting us on the board. Despite the hustle and a few chances on base, we couldn't manage more than one run as the inning closed, leaving us trailing with a score of 2-1.
️Mets Extend the Lead
In the ninth, with hopes of a comeback, the Mets added to their lead. Pete Alonso doubled to right, allowing Jeff McNeil to bring him home with a single. Despite strong outings by our pitchers and fielders throughout, this extra insurance run made the Mets' lead more solid. Our bats were unable to rally in the bottom of the ninth to recover the lost ground, ending a night where, despite flashes of brilliance, we fell just short.
Looking Forward
It was a valiant effort by our Royals, but the Mets managed to outplay us this time. There's always another game, and with the likes of Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez, we have no shortage of talent to bounce back stronger. Let's keep our chins up, Royals fans—we'll get 'em next time!
Scoreboard for Mets @ Royals (July 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 |