Rays outscore Royals 5-2 behind strong pitching effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
On July 2, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays secured a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Carter Jensen of the Royals hit a leadoff home run, but the game quickly slipped away from Kansas City. Ian Seymour of the Rays allowed only two hits while striking out eight over his outing. The Royals struggled offensively, unable to advance runners effectively after Jensen's initial homer. Following this defeat, the Royals will have a day off before starting a three-game series against the Phillies on July 4, 2026.
- •Carter Jensen opened the game with a leadoff homer for the Royals.
- •Ian Seymour pitched effectively, limiting the Royals to two hits.
- •The Royals' offense faltered, unable to advance runners after the first inning.
- •Kansas City will face the Phillies starting July 4, 2026.
- •Rays scored five runs against Royals' pitching staff in the game.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Rays roll Royals in rerun
"Carter Jensen’s lead-off home run preceded another loss.
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