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3 days ago
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Perez, Caglianone and Rave homers power the Royals to a 12-4 win over the Cubs
CHICAGO — Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 12-4 on Monday night. Chicago's Matt Shaw and Carson Kelly went deep off Noah Cameron (4-4) in the second, but the rookie lefthander was in control for most of the first six innings. He allowed all four Cubs runs and seven hits while striking out six to help the Royals win their second straight.
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6 days ago
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MLB roundup: Kyle Stowers leads Marlins to walk-off win over Royals
July 19 - All-Star Kyle Stowers drove in five runs and hit a pair of home runs -- including a walk-off two-run blast in the 10th inning -- to lead the host Miami Marlins to an 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. The Marlins raced out to a five-run lead by the third inning, bolstered by a Stowers two-run blast and a run-scoring single. The Royals, though, climbed back as John Rave lifted a three-run homer to right-center in the fourth inning before belting a game-tying home run in the ninth. Those marked the first two career homers for the 27-year-old rookie. Adam Frazier, acquired from the Pirates on Wednesday, added a two-run, two-out, pinch-hit double in the top of the 10th to put Kansas City on top 7-5 before Stowers stole the spotlight with the walk-off home run on the heels of a run-scoring single by Agustin Ramirez. Angels 6, Phillies 5 Taylor Ward hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning as Los Angeles took the opener of a three-game series in Philadelphia. Jo Adell also drove in two runs for the Angels, while Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe contributed two hits apiece. The visitors used seven pitchers to capture the win in the first of a three-game series. Bryce Harper hit two home runs as part of a 3-for-4 night for the Phillies. Kyle Schwarber, the home run-hitting hero for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star Game, also went deep for the Phillies. White Sox 10, Pirates 1 Luis Robert Jr. and Edgar Quero both hit homers and drove in two runs to lead Chicago to a road win over Pittsburgh. Quero went deep as part of a three-run first inning for the White Sox, who won for just the third time in nine games. Robert reached base four times and scored three runs, while Andrew Benintendi and Colson Montgomery each tallied two hits and two RBIs. Oneil Cruz had two hits and drove in the lone run for Pittsburgh, which lost for the ninth time in 10 games, while both Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Bryan Reynolds each doubled. Cubs 4, Red Sox 1 Seiya Suzuki opened Chicago's first half with a bang, as his three-run homer helped the Cubs open the second half with a home win over Boston. Colin Rea held the Red Sox to one run on four hits while striking out five to earn his fourth consecutive victory. Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong each doubled for the Cubs, while Nico Hoerner singled in a run. Roman Anthony had an RBI double for Boston, which saw its 10-game winning streak come to a close -- the franchise's longest run since 2018. Marcelo Mayer was 2-for-4 for the Sox. Rays 11, Orioles 1 Yandy Diaz belted his second career grand slam, Junior Caminero added a pair of homers, and Danny Jansen also went deep to lift Tampa Bay over visiting Baltimore. Caminero launched a three-run homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the sixth to help the Rays snap a four-game skid. Rookie Chandler Simpson joined Diaz and Caminero with three hits to extend his hitting streak to 17 games. The offense was more than enough for Taj Bradley (6-6), who scattered three hits over six scoreless innings to atone for a pair of tough outings against Baltimore last month. Bradley went 0-1 in those games after yielding 12 runs (11 earned) on 14 hits in 6 2/3 innings. Braves 7, Yankees 3 Spencer Strider threw six scoreless innings and Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer while driving in four runs to help Atlanta beat visiting New York in the opener of their three-game series. Strider (4-7) scattered three hits, walked three and struck out eight in winning for the first time since June 24. It was his second six-inning scoreless effort this season. Ronald Acuna Jr., who was batting third instead of leadoff for only the third time this season, had a double and a triple. Five of Atlanta's nine hits went for extra bases. The losing pitcher was Yankees opener Ian Hamilton, who started a game for the first time since 2023. Hamilton (1-1) pitched one inning and allowed three runs on three hits and one walk. Padres 7, Nationals 2 Manny Machado blasted a grand slam in the top of the ninth inning to help visiting San Diego make up for blowing a two-run lead in the eighth inning against Washington. CJ Abrams belted a two-run home run in the home half of the eighth to even the score for the Nationals, who have dropped five straight and nine of their last 10. Jacob Young, Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell all recorded two hits. Xander Bogaerts singled and doubled for San Diego, which has won four of five. Jake Cronenworth had two hits and an RBI, and Luis Arraez recorded two singles. Blue Jays 4, Giants 0 Chris Bassitt gave up a season-high 11 hits yet held San Francisco scoreless to guide Toronto to the home win and build upon the team's division lead. George Springer had three hits and Joey Loperfido added two, including a double, while driving in a run. Heliot Ramos, Rafael Devers and Patrick Bailey each posted two hits for the Giants, who stranded nine runners on base and went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Guardians 8, Athletics 6 David Fry smacked a two-run homer and Brayan Rocchio doubled in two runs to help Cleveland build a seven-run lead as the Guardians held on for a home victory over the Athletics. Rocchio added another double and Johnathan Rodriguez recorded his first major-league home run for Cleveland, which won for the seventh time in eight games. Jose Ramirez added a double and a triple. Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers each homered for the Athletics, with Langeliers adding a double and a single. Rooker also singled while Nick Kurtz added two hits and an RBI. Reds 8, Mets 4 Austin Hays hit two homers and finished with three RBIs to lead visiting Cincinnati to a win over New York in the opener of a three-game series. Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson each hit two-run homers for the Reds, who have won five of their last six games. Mets starter Sean Manaea didn't allow a hit until Hays homered to lead off the fourth. Nick Lodolo allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings. The left-hander retired 17 of the final 19 batters he faced following Jeff McNeil's run-scoring single. Rangers 2, Tigers 0 Corey Seager's two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning was all Texas needed to put away Detroit as the Rangers picked up their third win in four games in Arlington, Texas. Kyle Higashioka had two hits, including a double to kick off the eighth-inning rally, while Jonah Heim recorded the only other hit for Texas. Spencer Torkelson was 2-for-3 to pace the Tigers, who lost for a season-high fifth straight game. Matt Vierling and Javier Baez added a single apiece for Detroit. Rockies 6, Twins 4 Jordan Beck homered and finished a double shy of the cycle, Ryan McMahon also went deep and Colorado beat Minnesota in Denver. Beck, who had an RBI triple in the first inning, had a chance to complete the cycle in the eighth but struck out looking to end the frame. Mickey Moniak, Tyler Freeman and Austin Nola each had two hits and Seth Halvorsen picked up his ninth save for the Rockies. Byron Buxton homered among his three hits and Ryan Jeffers had four hits for the Twins. Diamondbacks 7, Cardinals 3 Adrian Del Castillo had three singles in his first day back in the majors, Brandon Pfaadt pitched seven shutout innings, and Arizona beat St. Louis in Phoenix. Del Castillo, who had four homers in 29 games with the Diamondbacks last season, drove in a run and scored twice after being recalled from Triple-A Reno earlier in the day, when the Diamondbacks made a series of moves that included placing second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break. Pfaadt (10-6) gave up four hits -- three singles and a double -- and hit a batter. He struck out six, did not walk a batter and retired 11 in a row before Willson Contreras opened the seventh with a double. Brewers 2, Dodgers 0 With Quinn Priester striking out 10 over six innings and Caleb Durbin recording a home run and a double with two RBIs, visiting Milwaukee picked up its eighth straight win with a victory over Los Angeles. Priester allowed just three hits and finished one strikeout shy of his career high en route to a seventh straight win. Durbin's run-scoring double in the fifth broke a scoreless tie, and he followed it up with a solo homer in the seventh. Tyler Glasnow, making his second start after missing 2 1/2 months due to shoulder inflammation, allowed one run on four hits spanning six innings while striking out six. Freddie Freeman doubled for the Dodgers, while Will Smith and Hyeseong Kim each singled. Mariners 6, Astros 1 Luis Castillo pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings while Randy Arozarena and Mitch Garver each homered to lead Seattle past visiting Houston -- though the Mariners' 36-inning scoreless streak at home ended in the ninth inning. The Mariners posted their fourth consecutive victory and pulled within four games of the Astros, who lead the American League West. Houston lost for the sixth time in its past seven games. Castillo (7-5) won his third straight start. The veteran right-hander allowed three hits while walking two and striking out seven. Arozarena's solo shot to left field with two outs in the fourth was his 10th homer in his last 14 games. --Field Level Media
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6 days ago
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Royals vs. Marlins Highlights
John Rave and the Royals take on Kyle Stowers and the Marlins on July 18, 2025
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12-07-2025
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Mark Vientos and Francisco Lindor lead the Mets past the Royals, 8-3
Kansas City Royals' Jonathan India warms up on deck during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals left fielder John Rave runs onto the field during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals' Jonathan India warms up on deck during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals left fielder John Rave runs onto the field during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mark Vientos had a three-run double in the eighth inning, Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer in the ninth and the New York Mets beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Friday night. Brandon Nimmo singled to open the eighth and Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto walked to load the bases against Steven Cruz (2-1). Carlos Estévez entered to strike out Pete Alonso before Vientos cleared the bases for a 4-3 lead. Advertisement Lindor added his 19th homer in the ninth. He has 29 home runs and 81 RBIs against the Royals, his most against any opponent. Juan Soto followed with his 22nd homer, the sixth pair of back-to-back homers by the Mets. Huascar Brazobán (5-2) won after allowing four hits and a two-run homer by Bobby Witt Jr. while pitching the seventh. Kodai Senga returned from the injured list to make his first start in since leaving a June 12 start with a right hamstring strain. Working on a pitch limit, Senga threw four scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks, striking out four. Michael Wacha allowed a run on two hits and three walks in five innings, striking out five. Advertisement Key moment After Kyle Isbel's seventh-inning leadoff single, pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert stole second. The Mets challenged and the safe call was overturned because Tolbert came off the bag during his head-first slide. Witt homered two batters later. Key stat Senga's 'ghost fork' has induced 113 of his 206 career strikeouts. Up next Mets RHP Frankie Montas (1-1, 6.14 ERA) was set to face Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.61) on Saturday. ___ AP MLB:
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22-06-2025
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Royals rookie John Rave honors late dad on first Father's Day as MLB player
Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder John Rave stands at attention during the national anthem played before each game, but he's quietly having a private conversation to the loved one no one can see. When Rave leaves the on-deck circle to hit, he draws a cross in the dirt with his spikes in the corner of the batter's box. He steps back, touches his forehead, then his heart, and his shoulders from left to right. He glances towards the left-field foul pole, then a brief prayer, and says, 'Let's go." Advertisement Rave, 27, does this every single game, and will do so again Sunday afternoon against the Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Only this time, it will be much more emotional. You see, today is Father's Day. This is Rave's first Father's Day as a Major League baseball player. It will also be his first Father's Day as a major leaguer without his father. 'I can't begin to tell you how much I miss him," Rave says. 'I think of him every single day, every time I put on my uniform, every time I step to the plate. He meant everything to me. 'He was my biggest fan." John Rave celebrates a win against the Reds. Mike Rave was John's coach growing up. He and his wife, Sue, were the ones who were always at his games growing up, from T-ball to Little League to Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, Illinois, to Illinois State. They were there, of course, when he was selected in the fifth round of the 2019 draft by the Royals. Advertisement Mike Rave, who spend his entire career as a proud insurance agent for State Farm, passed away less than a year later on Feb. 18, 2020. He was feeling ill at work, went home, fell down a flight of stairs, died from internal bleeding. John, who had just arrived into town a night earlier for a quick visit before returning to the Royals' complex in Surprise, Arizona, never got a chance to say good-bye. 'It still hurts, it always will," Rave says. 'We would talk after all every game. He always believed I could make it. He always gave me that confidence. Now, not to share this with him, it hurts.'' Rave wasn't even sure he wanted to keep playing baseball after his father passed, and certainly wasn't ready to immediately report to the Royals' minor-league camp. His big brother, Matt, assured him that he needed to leave. It was natural to grieve, but he couldn't discard his dreams. Advertisement 'He didn't want to go back right away," says Matt Rave, 30, a commodity broker in the Bloomington, Illinois area. 'I told him, 'You have to go play ball. That's what you need to do. This is what Dad would want.'" Rave went back to the Royals' camp, kept grinding through the minor leagues for seven years, and two weeks before the callup of his buddy, prized outfield prospect Jac Caglianone, got the call he waited his whole life for. He was going to the big leagues. The trouble was letting everyone know. He called his wife, Amy, but the cell phone reception was so spotty she wasn't sure what was happening. Advertisement 'It was probably the weirdest call-up ever," says Amy. 'I knew the game was starting, and I knew he wasn't playing, but I was confused why he was calling me. I'm in the middle of nowhere and he says he's going to Kansa City, but wasn't sure he was going to be activated. I didn't even know what he meant." He twice called his mom, Sue, but she was having lunch with friends and never picked up. She finally called back, but the service was so bad, she didn't know what was happening until calling Amy. 'I was so excited, I couldn't even function," Sue Rave says. 'I left my friends, gave them money, and headed home to pack. I kept saying, 'Oh my God, my son made it. My kid is a big-leaguer. That's John Rave. I'm his mother. I'm the mother of a major-league baseball player.' It's so surreal." There were calls to his big brother, Matt, and his sister, Sarah, 31. The next thing they all knew, they were driving six hours to Kansas City, renting an Airbnb, sitting in a suite at Kauffman Stadium, and screaming and hugging when Rave got his first hit on a bunt against the Cincinnati Reds. Only for the call to be painfully overturned. The first hit became only a sacrifice bunt. Advertisement It wasn't until two days later when he made sure his first hit couldn't be overturned with a double to right field off ace Hunter Greene. 'Mike would have just been over the moon to see this," says Sue, who was married 23 years to Mike. 'When John got called up, Mike probably would have taken out a billboard to let everyone know. It's so sad he's not here, but he is here. We feel him.'' John feels his presence too, and constantly finds himself talking to him, whether it's in the dugout, standing in the outfield, or in the batter's box. When he hits a home run, he'll point to the sky looking up to his dad, pump his fist, as if his Mike could feel the strength of those knuckles. 'It's almost like a sense of calmness talking to him," says Rave, who's hitting .240 with a .606 OPS as the Royals' speedy reserve outfielder. 'I know my dad's still here. He's watching. He's got the best seat in the house. I know he's there every game with me. Advertisement 'And I know he always will be." Father's Day, and every day. Follow Nightengale on X: @Bnightengale This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Royals rookie John Rave honors late dad on first Father's Day in MLB
