Blue Jays shut out Royals to end Kansas City's win streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:40 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

On August 26, 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-0 at Rogers Centre. The victory marked the end of the Royals' nine-game winning streak. Blue Jays first baseman Nathan Lukes hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning, providing enough support for the bullpen, which stepped up following Shane Bieber's placement on the injured list. Kansas City had limited scoring chances and failed to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation in the third inning. The two teams will conclude the series in Toronto on August 27, with Noah Cameron slated to pitch for Kansas City against Spencer Arrighetti of Toronto.
- •Blue Jays score three runs in the fourth inning.
- •Nathan Lukes hits a three-run homer.
- •Royals fail to score after loading the bases in the third inning.
- •Kansas City registered only one hit in the final five innings.
- •Series finale set for August 27 with Cameron facing Arrighetti.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays bullpen blanks Royals to end the winning streak
"9 games in a row was it for the Royals as they finally take a loss.
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