KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – Following a successful road series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Kansas City Royals kicked off their home series against the Texas Rangers with an impressive 7-1 victory, highlighted by a six-run seventh inning surge.

In the games leading up to their victory against the Rangers, the Royals displayed stellar pitching and defense, securing wins in Toronto by taking the second and third games of the series. These same qualities were evident in the opening game against the defending World Series champions.

During Friday night’s game, Royals pitcher Brady Singer proved to be a formidable force on the mound, allowing only three hits in the first three innings. While shortstop Corey Seager managed to drive in a run early on, the Rangers struggled to make much of an impact against Singer for the remainder of his time on the field.

Although Singer’s pitching performance was solid, the Royals’ offense initially struggled to provide support. It wasn’t until the fifth inning that right fielder Hunter Renfroe’s home run tied the game at one apiece.

Similarly, the Rangers’ pitcher Michael Lorenzen put up a strong defense against the Royals, allowing minimal hits and maintaining control on the mound. It wasn’t until the seventh inning that the game took a turn, with the Royals breaking the tie and taking the lead.

In a pivotal seventh inning, Kansas City’s batters came alive, capitalizing on opportunities to score. A series of well-timed hits and strategic baserunning allowed the Royals to pull ahead, ultimately sealing their victory over the Rangers.

A highlight of the inning was first baseman Salvador Perez’s powerful three-run homer, solidifying the Royals’ lead and ultimately securing their win with a final score of 7-1. The team’s relievers effectively closed out the game, ensuring that the Rangers could not mount a comeback in the later innings.