Royals secure 5-2 victory over Phillies at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on July 5, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals scored two runs in the first inning, added another in the fifth, and sealed the win with two more in the eighth. Luinder Avila pitched five solid innings, allowing one run, while an eighth-inning double from Salvador Perez provided crucial insurance runs. This victory breaks a four-game losing streak for the Royals, who now stand at 36-54 this season. The teams will face off again tomorrow in the series finale.

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