Streak Snapped
Kansas City Royals Defeat Los Angeles Angels 7-6, Breaking Four-Game Losing Streak
The Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels, according to AP News. Rookie Jac Caglianone was the star of the night, going 3-for-something with a home run and five RBIs.
Michael Massey also had a big game, homering and collecting three hits to help Kansas City pull away, CBS Sports reported. The win hands the Angels their latest defeat after they had won three straight games heading into the matchup.
Caglianone Carries Kansas City With Five-RBI Night
Jac Caglianone did most of the heavy lifting for the Royals. The young hitter went 3-for-the-night with a home run and five runs batted in, according to AP News. That kind of output from one player is rare. It gave Kansas City the cushion it needed to hold on late.
Michael Massey matched him with three hits and a home run of his own, Houston Chronicle reported. Two players each with three hits and home runs in the same game is a strong sign for a Royals team that had been struggling at the plate during the losing skid.
Seth Lugo Survives a Shaky Start on the Mound
Winning pitcher Seth Lugo did not make it easy. He allowed five runs and seven hits in just 4 2/3 innings, according to Newsday. That is a short outing for a starting pitcher. Kansas City's bullpen had to come in and shut things down the rest of the way.
The Royals' relievers held the Angels scoreless after Lugo exited, CBS Sports noted. Kansas City's bullpen had struggled during the four-game slide. A clean finish here was a positive sign for the team moving forward.
Angels' Schanuel Fights Back but Falls Short
Los Angeles was not without its own offensive spark. Nolan Schanuel went 2-for-the-night and drove in four runs for the Angels, according to AP News. That is a strong individual effort. But four RBIs were not enough to overcome Kansas City's seven-run total.
The Angels had been playing well before this game, winning three in a row, Yakima Herald reported. This loss snaps that mini-streak. Los Angeles now faces the challenge of bouncing back against a Royals team that looks recharged after ending its own slide.
Royals End Skid and Look to Build Momentum
Four straight losses had put pressure on Kansas City to turn things around. A 7-6 win does not always look pretty, but it counts the same, according to HNG News. The Royals got contributions up and down the lineup. That balance is what managers look for during tough stretches.
With Caglianone emerging as a reliable bat and Massey showing consistency, Kansas City has reasons to feel good, Las Vegas Sun reported. The team will look to carry this energy into its next game and avoid falling back into another losing run.
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