Royals score in every inning during rout of Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Kansas City Royals achieved a rare feat on July 6, 2026, scoring in all eight innings during a 15-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Royals started strong, putting up six runs in the first inning against Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez. Tyler Tolbert starred for Kansas City, going 5 for 5 and hitting his second career home run. This marked the first time since September 12, 2016, that a team scored in every inning. With this win, the Royals improved to 37-54, while the Phillies fell to 50-41, trailing in the NL East race.
- •Royals scored in all eight innings at Kauffman Stadium.
- •They recorded 22 hits and a.560 on-base percentage.
- •Tyler Tolbert raised his season average to.333 with five hits.
- •Sánchez allowed nine runs in 3 ⅓ innings, now holding a 2.62 ERA.
- •Royals' previous similar feat was against the Athletics in 1998.
- 9:44 PMCBS MLB — Royals complete MLB rarity in blowout win against Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez
"The Royals scored in all eight innings during Monday's matinee
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