Royals Take the Win in Kansas City with Thrilling Display!
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What a fantastic game we witnessed today as our boys in blue, the Kansas City Royals, showed up big against the Washington Nationals! With the final score at 8-5, this victory was packed with exciting plays and standout performances. Early Innings Action
The Royals got off to a promising start in the bottom of the 1st inning with Maikel Garcia drawing a walk, and Bobby Witt Jr. setting the stage by advancing him to third with a grounder to the pitcher. Vinnie Pasquantino had our first break, hitting a sacrifice fly to left field that allowed Garcia to score. As the innings rolled on, the Nationals struggled to get on the board thanks to our stellar pitching and fieldwork.Pasquantino & India Go Big 
The 3rd inning was a showstopper! Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tremendous home run to right field with both Garcia and Witt Jr. on base, propelling us to a 4-0 lead. The excitement didn't stop there. In the 6th inning, after Randal Grichuk doubled in Witt Jr., Jonathan India went deep with a 396-foot homer, bringing Grichuk home as well. It was an electrifying moment that kept fans on the edge of their seats!Securing Victory 
Even as the Nationals attempted to rally, our boys held strong. Bobby Witt Jr. continued his disciplined approach with multiple walks, culminating in another score after a Pasquantino double in the 7th inning. Despite some late efforts from Washington, our bullpen held firm with Taylor Clarke, Brandon Schreiber, and finally, Jake Erceg, who sealed the victory with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.Royals fans, what a game! It’s great to see the team firing on all cylinders. Let’s carry this momentum forward. Go Royals!


Scoreboard for Nationals @ Royals (August 12th, 2025)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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![]() | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |