Royals drop second straight to Rockies amid trade news buzz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Kansas City Royals fell to the Colorado Rockies 12-6 on August 1, 2026, suffering their second consecutive loss in Denver. After a promising start, the Royals struggled with pitching, allowing six runs in the third inning alone. Salvador Perez recorded a game-tying home run earlier, but the bullpen could not contain the Rockies. As the game progressed, outfielder Lane Thomas was traded to Atlanta, adding to the off-field developments as the trade deadline approaches. The Royals aim to end their skid in a rubber match against the Rockies.
- •Royals scored 6 runs but conceded 12 to the Rockies.
- •Salvador Perez hit a home run during the game.
- •Lane Thomas was pulled from the game due to a trade.
- •Royals allowed six runs in the third inning.
- •Seth Lugo is set to pitch in the next game.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Royals lose to Rockies while fandom stares at social media for trade news
"A game-tying home run is nothing new for Salvador Perez
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