Royals beat Phillies on hot day in Sunday matinee
· Yahoo Sports
The Royals got 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning, tacked on one in the fifth inning and added two insurance runs in the eighth to take game two of the series 5-2.
Bobby Witt Jr. singled with one out in the bottom of the 1st inning, he was on the move with two outs when Lane Thomas smacked a double into right center field, giving the Royals a 1-0 lead. Michael Massey pulled one over the 2nd baseman’s head to give the boys in blue a 2-0 advantage.
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On the board! pic.twitter.com/FGzGIcTENW
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 5, 2026
Luinder Avila, who has struggled mightily in his home appearances was really good in his 5 innings of work. The big thing for Avila was his command and efficiency. He only walked one batter, after walking 7 in his last two starts. Over 5 innings of work, Avila gave up 3 hits, 1 run, a walk and struck out 4 batters.
Isaac Collins led off the 5th with a double and went to third on Witt’s single, he scored on Jac Caglianone’s sac fly to center, putting the Royals ahead 3-1.
Matt Strahm gave up a walk and a bloop single in the 6th inning but escaped with no harm allowed.
John Schreiber worked the 7th; he surrendered an unearned run after a Josh Rojas throwing error.
Daniel Lynch IV worked a 1-2-3 8th inning, mowing down the heart of the Phillies order.
In the bottom of the 8th inning, the Royals got two huge insurance runs from Salvy. Witt led off the inning with a walk, he stole second, his 30th of the season, making it 5 straight seasons with 30 or more stolen bases for Bobby Baseball. Thomas also walked, and they both scored on a 2-run double to the left field wall from Salvy.
Salvy comes through with two big insurance runs! pic.twitter.com/Pi0R6SVzIP
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 5, 2026
Alex Lange got the save in the 9th inning, working a quick 1-2-3 inning. It’s Lange’s 8th save in 8 opportunities this season. The win snaps a 4-game losing streak for the Royals and moves them to 36-54 on the season. Noah Cameron starts in the rubber match tomorrow; first pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. CT tomorrow.