Royals struggle, lose to Rockies 8-1 in Colorado series finale

The Kansas City Royals were defeated by the Colorado Rockies 8-1 on August 2, 2026. Seth Lugo pitched poorly, allowing five runs in over five innings, and newly acquired Aaron Bummer struggled in his Royals debut, conceding five runs in one inning. The Royals managed only five hits, with their sole run coming from a Luke Maile single in the second inning. Kyle Freeland completed the game for the Rockies, marking his first career complete game. With the trade deadline looming, the Royals may be considering trades for players like Starling Marte and John Schreiber.

• 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bummer! Royals swept out of Colorado