Royals 4, Rangers 2 — Final score (March 8, 2024)

MLB · Fri, Mar 8 · Surprise Stadium

Final

W: Seth Lugo · L: Jack Leiter · SV: Steven Cruz

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	4	6	1
TEX	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	4	1

Win probability

TEX 100%KC 95%

KC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Michael Massey

1-2, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Seth Lugo

3.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, (W)

Wyatt Langford

TEX

1-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R

Key plays

▲ 2ndMichael Massey homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. Hunter Renfroe scores.2–0 · 30%

▼ 4thWyatt Langford homers (4) on a fly ball to right center field.2–1 · 39%

▼ 5thTravis Jankowski singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe.2–1 · 48%

▼ 5thMatt Duffy grounds into a double play, shortstop Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Travis Jankowski out at 2nd. Matt Duffy out at 1st.2–1 · 36%

▲ 6thNick Pratto triples (1) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Travis Jankowski.2–1 · 29%

▲ 6thSalvador Perez doubles (1) on a line drive to center fielder Evan Carter. Nick Pratto scores.3–1 · 20%

▼ 6thJustin Foscue grounds out, third baseman Adam Frazier to first baseman Nick Pratto.3–1 · 22%

▼ 6thAndrew Knizner strikes out swinging.3–1 · 20%

▼ 7thWyatt Langford grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Nick Pratto.3–1 · 19%

▼ 7thJared Walsh homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field.3–2 · 35%

▼ 7thEzequiel Duran grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Nick Pratto.3–2 · 32%

▼ 7thTravis Jankowski singles on a ground ball to shortstop Tyler Tolbert.3–2 · 34%

Highlights (7)

▶ Michael Massey hits a two-run home run in the 2nd

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Wyatt Langford crushes a solo homer in the 4th

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Jack Leiter strikes out Bobby Witt Jr.

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Jared Walsh belts a homer in the 7th

00:00:26 · MLB video

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▶ Salvador Perez hits an RBI double in the 6th inning

00:00:19 · MLB video

▶ Seth Lugo on feeling good in Spring Training outing

00:00:44 · MLB video

▶ Matt Quatraro on win against the Rangers

00:00:49 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (68)

▲ 1stMaikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Josh Smith to first baseman Jared Walsh.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stBobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.0–0 · 55%

▲ 1stVinnie Pasquantino pops out to third baseman Josh Smith in foul territory.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stEvan Carter grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stWyatt Langford called out on strikes.0–0 · 51%

▼ 1stJared Walsh flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.0–0 · 51%

▲ 2ndSalvador Perez flies out to center fielder Evan Carter.0–0 · 53%

▲ 2ndHunter Renfroe singles on a line drive to center fielder Evan Carter.0–0 · 50%

▲ 2ndMichael Massey homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. Hunter Renfroe scores.2–0 · 30%

▲ 2ndAdam Frazier grounds out, second baseman Matt Duffy to first baseman Jared Walsh.2–0 · 31%

▲ 2ndGarrett Hampson walks.2–0 · 30%

▲ 2ndKyle Isbel lines out to second baseman Matt Duffy.2–0 · 31%

▼ 2ndEzequiel Duran grounds out, pitcher Seth Lugo to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 29%

▼ 2ndTravis Jankowski grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Seth Lugo.2–0 · 27%

▼ 2ndMatt Duffy flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.2–0 · 27%

▲ 3rdMaikel Garcia walks.2–0 · 23%

▲ 3rdBobby Witt Jr. flies out to right fielder Travis Jankowski in foul territory.2–0 · 26%

▲ 3rdVinnie Pasquantino flies out to left fielder Wyatt Langford.2–0 · 29%

▲ 3rdSalvador Perez grounds out softly, shortstop Ezequiel Duran to first baseman Jared Walsh.2–0 · 30%

▼ 3rdJosh Smith called out on strikes.2–0 · 28%

▼ 3rdJustin Foscue pops out to shortstop Maikel Garcia.2–0 · 26%

▼ 3rdAndrew Knizner lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.2–0 · 26%

▲ 4thHunter Renfroe called out on strikes.2–0 · 27%

▲ 4thMichael Massey grounds out, first baseman Jared Walsh to pitcher Jesus Tinoco.2–0 · 29%

▲ 4thAdam Frazier flies out to right fielder Travis Jankowski.2–0 · 29%

▼ 4thEvan Carter pops out to third baseman Adam Frazier.2–0 · 26%

▼ 4thWyatt Langford homers (4) on a fly ball to right center field.2–1 · 39%

▼ 4thJared Walsh strikes out swinging.2–1 · 37%

▼ 4thEzequiel Duran pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.2–1 · 37%

▲ 5thGarrett Hampson bunt grounds out, pitcher José Leclerc to first baseman Jared Walsh.2–1 · 39%

▲ 5thKyle Isbel strikes out swinging.2–1 · 41%

▲ 5thMaikel Garcia strikes out swinging.2–1 · 41%

▼ 5thTravis Jankowski singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe.2–1 · 48%

▼ 5thJosh Smith pops out to third baseman Adam Frazier.2–1 · 36%

▲ 6thBobby Witt Jr. grounds out, pitcher Austin Pruitt to first baseman Jared Walsh.2–1 · 38%

▲ 6thNick Pratto triples (1) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Travis Jankowski.2–1 · 29%

▲ 6thSalvador Perez doubles (1) on a line drive to center fielder Evan Carter. Nick Pratto scores.3–1 · 20%

▲ 6thNelson Velázquez reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Ezequiel Duran to third baseman Josh Smith. River Town out at 3rd.3–1 · 24%

▲ 6thNick Loftin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Wyatt Langford. Nelson Velázquez to 2nd.3–1 · 22%

▲ 6thAdam Frazier walks. Nelson Velázquez to 3rd. Nick Loftin to 2nd.3–1 · 19%

▲ 6thMJ Melendez flies out to center fielder Evan Carter.3–1 · 25%

▼ 6thJustin Foscue grounds out, third baseman Adam Frazier to first baseman Nick Pratto.3–1 · 22%

▼ 6thAndrew Knizner strikes out swinging.3–1 · 20%

▼ 6thEvan Carter lines out to third baseman Adam Frazier.3–1 · 20%

▲ 7thNate Eaton flies out to right fielder Travis Jankowski.3–1 · 21%

▲ 7thTyler Tolbert grounds out, third baseman Josh Smith to first baseman Jared Walsh.3–1 · 22%

▲ 7thRodolfo Durán called out on strikes.3–1 · 22%

▼ 7thWyatt Langford grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Nick Pratto.3–1 · 19%

▼ 7thJared Walsh homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field.3–2 · 35%

▼ 7thEzequiel Duran grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Nick Pratto.3–2 · 32%

▼ 7thTravis Jankowski singles on a ground ball to shortstop Tyler Tolbert.3–2 · 34%

▼ 7thMatt Duffy flies out to center fielder Nate Eaton.3–2 · 32%

▲ 8thNick Pratto lines out sharply to right fielder Sandro Fabian.3–2 · 34%

▲ 8thAustin Nola lines out to left fielder Elier Hernandez.3–2 · 36%

▲ 8thNelson Velázquez called out on strikes.3–2 · 36%

▼ 8thJosh Smith grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Nick Pratto.3–2 · 32%

▼ 8thJustin Foscue strikes out swinging.3–2 · 28%

▼ 8thAndrew Knapp flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.3–2 · 28%

▲ 9thNick Loftin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Derek Hill.3–2 · 21%

▲ 9thDevin Mann reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Cameron Cauley. Nick Loftin to 2nd.3–2 · 15%

▲ 9thMJ Melendez hit by pitch. Nick Loftin to 3rd. Devin Mann to 2nd.3–2 · 10%

▲ 9thNate Eaton grounds into a force out, pitcher Antoine Kelly to catcher Andrew Knapp. Nick Loftin out at home. Devin Mann to 3rd. MJ Melendez to 2nd. Nate Eaton to 1st.3–2 · 15%

▲ 9thTyler Tolbert out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Sandro Fabian. Devin Mann scores. MJ Melendez to 3rd. Nate Eaton to 2nd.4–2 · 10%

▲ 9thRodolfo Durán flies out to center fielder Derek Hill.4–2 · 12%

▼ 9thDerek Hill reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Nick Loftin.4–2 · 21%

▼ 9thBlaine Crim strikes out swinging.4–2 · 13%

▼ 9thElier Hernandez grounds into a double play, third baseman Nick Loftin to second baseman Devin Mann to first baseman Nick Pratto. Derek Hill out at 2nd. Elier Hernandez out at 1st.4–2 · 5%

Box score

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Maikel Garcia SS	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	.357
Tyler Tolbert SS	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	.231
Bobby Witt Jr. DH	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.238
Rodolfo Durán DH	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.167
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.111
Nick Pratto 1B	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	.368
Salvador Perez C	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.333
River Town PR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.500
Austin Nola C	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.167
Hunter Renfroe RF	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	.091
Nelson Velázquez RF	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.100
Michael Massey 2B	2	1	1	1	2	0	0	.316
Nick Loftin 3B	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	.400
Adam Frazier 3B	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	.071
Devin Mann 2B	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	.364
Garrett Hampson LF	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.167
MJ Melendez LF	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.375
Kyle Isbel CF	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.263
Nate Eaton CF	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.267

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	SO	P	ERA
Seth LugoW	3.0	0	0	0	2	13	6.14
Will Smith	1.0	1	1	1	1	10	3.00
Daniel Lynch IV	3.0	3	1	1	1	15	4.00
John Schreiber	1.0	0	0	0	1	6	0.00
Steven CruzS	1.0	0	0	0	1	4	6.75

Texas Rangers

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SO	AVG
Evan Carter CF	3	0	0	0	0	0	.318
Derek Hill CF	1	0	0	0	0	0	.316
Wyatt Langford LF	3	1	1	1	1	1	.304
Blaine Crim 1B	1	0	0	0	0	1	.318
Jared Walsh 1B	3	1	1	1	1	1	.400
Elier Hernandez LF	1	0	0	0	0	0	.348
Ezequiel Duran SS	3	0	0	0	0	0	.333
Sandro Fabian RF	0	0	0	0	0	0	.143
Travis Jankowski RF	3	0	2	0	0	0	.278
Cam Cauley SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	.364
Matt Duffy 2B	3	0	0	0	0	0	.238
Alex De Goti 2B	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Josh Smith 3B	3	0	0	0	0	1	.286
Frainyer Chavez 3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	.333
Justin Foscue DH	3	0	0	0	0	1	.308
Andrew Knizner C	2	0	0	0	0	1	.235
Andrew Knapp C	1	0	0	0	0	0	.273

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Jack LeiterL	3.0	2	2	2	2	1	24	3.86
Jesus Tinoco	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.00
José Leclerc	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	7	7.71
Austin Pruitt	1.0	3	1	1	1	0	10	4.50
David Robertson	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.00
Jacob Latz	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.00
Antoine Kelly	1.0	1	1	0	0	0	6	0.00

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