Philadelphia PhilliesvsKansas City Royals
PHI 2/KC 5
Things to say
The Royals beat the Phillies 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium.
01
opener
Royals took it 5-2 last night. Kansas City's been buried in the standings all year, but they came out swinging at home. Nice little upset over a Philly club that's fifty and forty.
02
key player
Whoever they ran out on the mound got into his stuff early and kept the heart of Philly's order off balance. That's how you steal one against a lineup that good.
03
hot take
Honestly the Phillies looked flat. Fifty wins or not, you can't come into Kansas City on a getaway day and sleepwalk like that.
04
deep cut
Royals are 36-54 and still finding ways to jump on top early against contenders. The record doesn't say it, but they've been a tough out at home.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if Philly bounces back next one. Long season, they'll be fine.
The recap
The Royals played spoiler at home and knocked off a Phillies club that came in ten games over .500, taking it 5-2. Kansas City's arms kept the heart of Philly's order quiet all night and never let this one get away.
The pen slammed the door late instead of the manager leaning on it too early, and that's how a 36-54 team steals one from a real contender. Getaway-day baseball at Kauffman, and the Royals grabbed it.