Royals defeat Diamondbacks with home runs from Jensen and Witt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The Kansas City Royals secured a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday night following a weather delay. Carter Jensen ignited the offense with a solo home run in the third inning, and Bobby Witt Jr. later added a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth. Royals starter Daniel Lynch pitched five innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out three. Arizona briefly tied the game in the fifth inning on an RBI single from Ketel Marte, but the Royals bullpen maintained the lead for the remainder of the contest. Nate Pearson handled the ninth-inning save opportunity, navigating a leadoff single and a walk to close out the victory. The teams continue their series as the Royals look to build on this performance.
- •Carter Jensen hit a solo home run in the third inning.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. connected for a three-run home run in the fifth inning.
- •Daniel Lynch earned the win after allowing two runs over five innings.
- •The Royals bullpen held the Diamondbacks scoreless from the sixth through the ninth inning.
- •The game concluded with a 5-2 final score in favor of the Royals.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Bobby blast propels the Royals to victory
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