Royals rally with walk-off hit in wild tenth inning against Padres

The Kansas City Royals overcame missed opportunities to secure a 7-6 walk-off victory over the San Diego Padres on July 17, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Carter Jensen delivered a two-run single in the bottom of the tenth for the win, marking his first walk-off hit as a Royal. The game featured several critical moments, including Lane Thomas hitting a long home run for the Royals and a game-tying home run by Ty France in the ninth inning. Both teams struggled to capitalize on scoring chances throughout the night, leading to a dramatic finish. Next, the Royals will look to maintain their momentum in the series against the Padres.

• 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Royals walk off game after wild tenth inning