Royals fall 3-1 to Rockies in series opener at Coors Field

The Kansas City Royals lost to the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on July 31, 2026, at Coors Field following a one-hour rain delay. Michael Wacha allowed three runs (one earned) over six innings pitched. The Rockies capitalized on an error by Royals second baseman Nick Massey to score two key runs in the fourth inning. Carter Jensen provided the Royals' only run with a home run in the sixth. The Royals had chances to score but couldn't capitalize, stranding multiple runners. They aim to even the series in the next game, set for August 1, 2026.

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