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Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals

MLBSeptember 19, 2025Kauffman Stadium

Blue JaysTorontoTOR89-65

Blue Jays 1, Royals 20

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon77-77
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
TOR100000000130
KC70300046–20270

W Michael LorenzenL Max Scherzer

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  George Springer homers (30) on a fly ball to left center field.
  2.  Nathan Lukes flies out to left fielder Adam Frazier.
  3.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  4.  Addison Barger grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 1st

  1.  Carter Jensen doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho.KC 51%
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Davis Schneider. Carter Jensen scores.KC 60%
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino doubles (29) on a line drive to left fielder Davis Schneider. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.KC 72%
  4.  Maikel Garcia walks.
  5.  Salvador Perez homers (30) on a fly ball to right center field. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Maikel Garcia scores.KC 89%
  6.  Adam Frazier singles on a fly ball to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
  7.  Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
  8.  Michael Massey homers (3) on a line drive to right field. Adam Frazier scores.KC 95%
  9.  John Rave strikes out swinging.
  10.  Carter Jensen hits a ground-rule double (4) on a line drive to center field.
  11.  Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Andrés Giménez to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Top 2nd

  1.  Alejandro Kirk lines out to center fielder John Rave.
  2.  Daulton Varsho flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Davis Schneider grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Vinnie Pasquantino hits a ground-rule double (30) on a fly ball to left-center field.
  2.  Maikel Garcia pops out to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  3.  Salvador Perez pops out to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in foul territory.
  4.  Adam Frazier flies out to right fielder Nathan Lukes.

Top 3rd

  1.  Andrés Giménez called out on strikes.
  2.  Ernie Clement pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.
  3.  George Springer singles on a ground ball to center fielder John Rave.
  4.  Nathan Lukes pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Jac Caglianone walks.
  2.  Michael Massey doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nathan Lukes. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
  3.  John Rave called out on strikes.
  4.  Carter Jensen doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Jac Caglianone scores. Michael Massey scores.
  5.  Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Andrés Giménez to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Carter Jensen to 3rd.
  6.  Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Carter Jensen scores.
  7.  Maikel Garcia grounds into a force out, shortstop Andrés Giménez to second baseman Ernie Clement. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 2nd.

Top 4th

  1.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Addison Barger grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Michael Lorenzen.
  3.  Alejandro Kirk walks.
  4.  Daulton Varsho flies out to left fielder Adam Frazier.

Bot 4th

  1.  Salvador Perez singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
  2.  Adam Frazier strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
  4.  Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Ernie Clement to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Top 5th

  1.  Davis Schneider singles on a ground ball to center fielder John Rave.
  2.  Andrés Giménez flies out to center fielder John Rave.
  3.  Ernie Clement lines out to left fielder Adam Frazier.
  4.  George Springer flies out sharply to center fielder John Rave.

Bot 5th

  1.  John Rave singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
  2.  Carter Jensen flies out sharply to left fielder Davis Schneider.
  3.  Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to left fielder Davis Schneider.
  4.  Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nathan Lukes. John Rave to 2nd.
  5.  Maikel Garcia walks. John Rave to 3rd. Vinnie Pasquantino to 2nd.
  6.  Salvador Perez flies out to left fielder Davis Schneider.

Top 6th

  1.  Nathan Lukes grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. strikes out swinging.
  3.  Addison Barger strikes out swinging.

Bot 6th

  1.  Adam Frazier flies out to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
  2.  Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
  3.  Michael Massey walks.
  4.  John Rave walks. Michael Massey to 2nd.
  5.  Carter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Ernie Clement to first baseman Ty France.

Top 7th

  1.  Alejandro Kirk flies out to center fielder John Rave.
  2.  Daulton Varsho flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Davis Schneider walks.
  4.  Andrés Giménez strikes out swinging.

Bot 7th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a fly ball to center fielder Nathan Lukes.
  2.  Randal Grichuk singles on a ground ball to left fielder Davis Schneider. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.
  3.  Tyler Tolbert grounds into a force out, first baseman Ty France to shortstop Andrés Giménez. Jonathan India to 3rd. Randal Grichuk out at 2nd. Tyler Tolbert to 1st.
  4.  Luke Maile singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Lukes. Jonathan India scores. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd.
  5.  Adam Frazier flies out to center fielder Nathan Lukes.
  6.  Jac Caglianone homers (7) on a fly ball to right center field. Tyler Tolbert scores. Luke Maile scores.
  7.  Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nathan Lukes.
  8.  John Rave flies out to center fielder Nathan Lukes.

Top 8th

  1.  Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounds out, pitcher Michael Lorenzen to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  George Springer walks.
  3.  Nathan Lukes flies out to right fielder Randal Grichuk.
  4.  Ty France called out on strikes.

Bot 8th

  1.  Carter Jensen flies out to right fielder Joey Loperfido.
  2.  Jonathan India singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nathan Lukes.
  3.  Randal Grichuk singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nathan Lukes. Jonathan India to 2nd.
  4.  Tyler Tolbert singles on a ground ball to right fielder Joey Loperfido. Jonathan India to 3rd. Randal Grichuk to 2nd.
  5.  Luke Maile doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Davis Schneider. Jonathan India scores. Randal Grichuk scores. Tyler Tolbert to 3rd.
  6.  Adam Frazier singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Lukes. Tyler Tolbert scores. Luke Maile to 3rd.
  7.  Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to right fielder Joey Loperfido. Luke Maile scores. Adam Frazier to 3rd.
  8.  Michael Massey singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Lukes. Adam Frazier scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
  9.  John Rave singles on a line drive to left fielder Davis Schneider. Jac Caglianone scores. Michael Massey to 2nd.
  10.  Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Myles Straw.
  11.  Jonathan India pops out to catcher Alejandro Kirk in foul territory.

Top 9th

  1.  Addison Barger grounds out, second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  Alejandro Kirk pops out to first baseman Jac Caglianone in foul territory.
  3.  Joey Loperfido grounds out, third baseman Adam Frazier to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Top 1st

  1.  TOR 1, KC 0George Springer homers (30) on a fly ball to left center field.

Bot 1st

  1.  TOR 1, KC 1Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Davis Schneider. Carter Jensen scores.KC 60%
  2.  TOR 1, KC 2Vinnie Pasquantino doubles (29) on a line drive to left fielder Davis Schneider. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.KC 72%
  3.  TOR 1, KC 5Salvador Perez homers (30) on a fly ball to right center field. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Maikel Garcia scores.KC 89%
  4.  TOR 1, KC 7Michael Massey homers (3) on a line drive to right field. Adam Frazier scores.KC 95%

Bot 3rd

  1.  TOR 1, KC 9Carter Jensen doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Jac Caglianone scores. Michael Massey scores.
  2.  TOR 1, KC 10Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Carter Jensen scores.

Bot 7th

  1.  TOR 1, KC 11Luke Maile singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Lukes. Jonathan India scores. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd.
  2.  TOR 1, KC 14Jac Caglianone homers (7) on a fly ball to right center field. Tyler Tolbert scores. Luke Maile scores.

Bot 8th

  1.  TOR 1, KC 16Luke Maile doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Davis Schneider. Jonathan India scores. Randal Grichuk scores. Tyler Tolbert to 3rd.
  2.  TOR 1, KC 17Adam Frazier singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Lukes. Tyler Tolbert scores. Luke Maile to 3rd.
  3.  TOR 1, KC 18Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to right fielder Joey Loperfido. Luke Maile scores. Adam Frazier to 3rd.
  4.  TOR 1, KC 19Michael Massey singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Lukes. Adam Frazier scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
  5.  TOR 1, KC 20John Rave singles on a line drive to left fielder Davis Schneider. Jac Caglianone scores. Michael Massey to 2nd.

Win probability

Bot 1st · Biggest swing #1 · TOR 1–5 KC

Salvador Perez homers (30) on a fly ball to right center field. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Maikel Garcia scores.

See it in the scoring summary
KC 89%KC +14 pts

Game leaders

Blue JaysToronto

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
George Springer DH3121110.306
Myles Straw LF0000000.262
Nathan Lukes CF4000000.253
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B3000001.298
Ty France 1B1000001.257
Addison Barger 3B4000001.246
Alejandro Kirk C3000010.287
Daulton Varsho CF3000000.235
Joey Loperfido RF1000000.337
Davis Schneider 2B2010010.247
Andrés Giménez SS3000002.205
Ernie Clement 2B2000000.279
Isiah Kiner-Falefa P1000000.264
Totals30131135

HR: Springer.RBI: Springer.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Max Scherzer L0.277712455.06
Braydon Fisher1.110000222.63
Tommy Nance2.043313402.20
Yariel Rodríguez1.220031373.03
Brendon Little0.10000043.11
Tyler Heineman1.1131010003332.40
Isiah Kiner-Falefa0.20000070.00

Video

3:01Blue Jays vs. Royals HighlightsMLB video
1:54Royals erupt for seven runs in the 1st1:26Vinnie Pasquantino's four-hit game1:08Carter Jensen's three-double game0:25Jac Caglianone's three-run home run (7)
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