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Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals

MLBApril 23, 2024Kauffman Stadium

Blue JaysTorontoTOR13-11

Blue Jays 2, Royals 3

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon14-10
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
TOR001010000291
KC00003000–380

W Chris StrattonL Kevin GausmanSV James McArthur

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  George Springer singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  2.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounds into a double play, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. George Springer out at 2nd. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out at 1st.KC 55%
  3.  Bo Bichette walks.
  4.  Justin Turner flies out to right fielder Dairon Blanco.

Bot 1st

  1.  Maikel Garcia singles on a line drive to left fielder Daulton Varsho.KC 60%
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.KC 66%
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino grounds into a double play, second baseman Davis Schneider to shortstop Bo Bichette to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Maikel Garcia to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 2nd. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 1st.KC 54%
  4.  Salvador Perez flies out to left fielder Daulton Varsho.

Top 2nd

  1.  Daulton Varsho walks.TOR 54%
  2.  Davis Schneider strikes out swinging.
  3.  Alejandro Kirk grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  4.  Isiah Kiner-Falefa walks.
  5.  Kevin Kiermaier pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Bot 2nd

  1.  MJ Melendez grounds out, second baseman Davis Schneider to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  2.  Adam Frazier grounds out, shortstop Bo Bichette to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  3.  Dairon Blanco grounds out, shortstop Bo Bichette to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Top 3rd

  1.  George Springer singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.TOR 54%
  2.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. strikes out swinging.
  3.  Bo Bichette singles on a line drive to right fielder Dairon Blanco. George Springer to 3rd.TOR 58%
  4.  Justin Turner singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. George Springer scores. Bo Bichette to 2nd.TOR 67%
  5.  Daulton Varsho strikes out swinging.TOR 62%
  6.  Davis Schneider singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia. Bo Bichette to 3rd. Justin Turner to 2nd.
  7.  Alejandro Kirk pops out to second baseman Michael Massey in foul territory.TOR 58%

Bot 3rd

  1.  Michael Massey singles on a line drive to left fielder Daulton Varsho.TOR 52%
  2.  Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Davis Schneider to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Michael Massey to 2nd.
  3.  Maikel Garcia lines out to left fielder Daulton Varsho.
  4.  Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Top 4th

  1.  Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles on a ground ball to left fielder MJ Melendez.TOR 67%
  2.  Kevin Kiermaier out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Michael Wacha to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Isiah Kiner-Falefa to 2nd.
  3.  George Springer strikes out swinging.
  4.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 4th

  1.  Vinnie Pasquantino flies out sharply to center fielder Kevin Kiermaier.
  2.  Salvador Perez flies out to right fielder George Springer.
  3.  MJ Melendez called out on strikes.

Top 5th

  1.  Bo Bichette grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Justin Turner singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Daulton Varsho doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Dairon Blanco. Justin Turner to 3rd.TOR 74%
  4.  Davis Schneider hit by pitch.
  5.  Alejandro Kirk out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Justin Turner scores.
  6.  Isiah Kiner-Falefa flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 5th

  1.  Adam Frazier doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to right fielder George Springer.TOR 63%
  2.  Dairon Blanco grounds out, second baseman Davis Schneider to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Adam Frazier to 3rd.
  3.  Michael Massey reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Kevin Gausman to third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa to catcher Alejandro Kirk to third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Adam Frazier out at home. Michael Massey to 2nd.TOR 75%
  4.  Kyle Isbel reaches on a missed catch error by first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. , assist to third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Michael Massey scores.TOR 62%
  5.  Maikel Garcia singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kevin Kiermaier. Kyle Isbel to 3rd.
  6.  Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (8) on a ground ball to left fielder Daulton Varsho. Kyle Isbel scores. Maikel Garcia scores.KC 70%
  7.  Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, second baseman Davis Schneider to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Top 6th

  1.  Kevin Kiermaier lines out to left fielder MJ Melendez.
  2.  George Springer grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  3.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. strikes out swinging.

Bot 6th

  1.  Salvador Perez doubles (4) on a ground ball to left fielder Davis Schneider.KC 80%
  2.  MJ Melendez flies out to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
  3.  Adam Frazier grounds out, shortstop Bo Bichette to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Salvador Perez to 3rd.
  4.  Dairon Blanco strikes out swinging.

Top 7th

  1.  Bo Bichette grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Justin Turner flies out to second baseman Michael Massey.
  3.  Daulton Varsho pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.

Bot 7th

  1.  Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Cavan Biggio to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  2.  Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Cavan Biggio to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  3.  Maikel Garcia walks.
  4.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Maikel Garcia to 3rd.
  5.  Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Davis Schneider grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Alejandro Kirk walks.KC 70%
  3.  Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Danny Jansen out at 2nd. Isiah Kiner-Falefa out at 1st.KC 79%

Bot 8th

  1.  Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Bo Bichette to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  2.  MJ Melendez grounds out, second baseman Cavan Biggio to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  3.  Nelson Velázquez called out on strikes.

Top 9th

  1.  Royals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Cavan Biggio grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.KC 82%
  2.  George Springer singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Dairon Blanco.KC 75%
  3.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. George Springer to 2nd.
  4.  Bo Bichette grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.KC 85%

Top 3rd

  1.  TOR 1, KC 0Justin Turner singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. George Springer scores. Bo Bichette to 2nd.TOR 67%

Top 5th

  1.  TOR 2, KC 0Alejandro Kirk out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Justin Turner scores.

Bot 5th

  1.  TOR 2, KC 1Kyle Isbel reaches on a missed catch error by first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. , assist to third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Michael Massey scores.TOR 62%
  2.  TOR 2, KC 3Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (8) on a ground ball to left fielder Daulton Varsho. Kyle Isbel scores. Maikel Garcia scores.KC 70%

Win probability

Bot 5th · Biggest swing #1 · TOR 2–3 KC

Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (8) on a ground ball to left fielder Daulton Varsho. Kyle Isbel scores. Maikel Garcia scores.

See it in the scoring summary
KC 70%KC +28 pts

Game leaders

Blue JaysToronto

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
George Springer RF5130001.220
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B5000002.217
Bo Bichette SS4010010.241
Justin Turner DH4121000.310
Daulton Varsho CF3010011.250
Davis Schneider LF3010001.216
Alejandro Kirk C2001010.172
Danny Jansen C0000000.214
Isiah Kiner-Falefa 3B3010010.262
Kevin Kiermaier CF2000000.193
Cavan Biggio 2B1000000.263
Totals32292045

2B: Varsho.RBI: Turner, Kirk.SB: Varsho.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Kevin Gausman L6.273012995.57
Nate Pearson0.110001122.25
Tim Mayza1.000001127.27

Video

3:05Blue Jays vs. Royals HighlightsMLB video
1:03Michael Wacha strikes out four 0:06Kevin Gausman K's Dairon Blanco 0:25Justin Turner's RBI single0:16Michael Wacha escapes a bases-loaded jam
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