Royals 3 – 6 Rangers

MLB · Sun, May 31 · Globe Life Field

Final

W: Jack Leiter · L: Michael Wacha · SV: Jacob Latz

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	3	8	0
TEX	4	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	–	6	10	1

Win probability

TEX 100%TEX 99%

KC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Jack Leiter

TEX

5.2 IP, 0 ER, 10 K, 2 BB, (W)

Michael Massey

2-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB

Josh Jung

TEX

2-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB

Key plays

▼ 1stEzequiel Duran triples (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. Josh Jung scores. Jake Burger scores.0–2 · 75%

▼ 1stAlejandro Osuna singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Ezequiel Duran scores.0–3 · 82%

▼ 1stKyle Higashioka doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Alejandro Osuna scores.0–4 · 89%

▼ 4thJosh Jung singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Kyle Higashioka scores. Nicky Lopez scores. Joc Pederson to 2nd.0–6 · 98%

▲ 7thLane Thomas singles on a line drive to left fielder Alejandro Osuna. Michael Massey scores.1–6 · 98%

▲ 8thMichael Massey homers (4) on a fly ball to right center field. Isaac Collins scores.3–6 · 96%

Highlights (36)

▶ Jack Leiter dominates as Rangers complete sweep

00:03:14 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: KC@TEX - 5/31/26

00:11:30 · MLB video

▶ Jack Leiter fans 10 in shutout start

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▶ Ezequiel Duran's two-run triple

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▶ Josh Jung's two-run single

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▶ Michael Massey's two-run home run (4)

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▶ Lane Thomas' RBI single

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▶ Alejandro Osuna's RBI single

00:00:14 · MLB video

▶ Kyle Higashioka's RBI double

00:00:19 · MLB video

▶ Jacob Latz closes out Rangers win

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Brandon Nimmo strikes out on foul tip after review

00:01:01 · MLB video

▶ Michael Wacha strikes out Brandon Nimmo

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Jack Leiter strikes out Carter Jensen

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Josh Jung talks Rangers' 6-3 win

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▶ Skip Schumaker on Rangers' win

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▶ Matt Quatraro discusses Royals' loss

00:00:52 · MLB video

▶ Strike 3 confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 3 confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 4 confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Kyle Higashioka fields bunt with help of bat

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▶ Breaking down Jack Leiter's pitches

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▶ Michael Wacha's outing against the Rangers

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▶ Breaking down Michael Wacha's pitches

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▶ Jack Leiter's outing against the Royals

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▶ The distance behind Michael Massey's home run

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▶ Analyzing Michael Massey's home run through bat tracking

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▶ Starting lineups for Royals at Rangers - May 31, 2026

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▶ Fielding alignment for Texas, May 31 vs Royals

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▶ Bench availability for Texas, May 31 vs Royals

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▶ Bench availability for Kansas City, May 31 vs Rangers

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▶ Fielding alignment for Kansas City, May 31 vs Rangers

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▶ Bullpen availability for Kansas City, May 31 vs Rangers

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▶ Bullpen availability for Texas, May 31 vs Royals

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▶ Probable pitchers for Royals at Rangers - May 31, 2026

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▶ Jack Leiter against the Royals

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▶ Michael Wacha against the Rangers

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Full play-by-play (78)

▲ 1stCarter Jensen strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stBobby Witt Jr. flies out to left fielder Alejandro Osuna.0–0 · 55%

▲ 1stVinnie Pasquantino flies out to left fielder Alejandro Osuna.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stJoc Pederson flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stJosh Jung doubles (16) on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.0–0 · 58%

▼ 1stRangers challenged (hit by pitch), call on the field was upheld: Brandon Nimmo strikes out on a foul tip.0–0 · 54%

▼ 1stJake Burger walks.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stEzequiel Duran triples (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. Josh Jung scores. Jake Burger scores.0–2 · 75%

▼ 1stAlejandro Osuna singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Ezequiel Duran scores.0–3 · 82%

▼ 1stKyle Higashioka doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Alejandro Osuna scores.0–4 · 89%

▼ 1stNicky Lopez strikes out swinging.0–4 · 88%

▲ 2ndSalvador Perez flies out to right fielder Brandon Nimmo.0–4 · 89%

▲ 2ndJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.0–4 · 90%

▲ 2ndIsaac Collins strikes out swinging.0–4 · 90%

▼ 2ndMichael Helman grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–4 · 90%

▼ 2ndJoc Pederson walks.0–4 · 91%

▼ 2ndJosh Jung grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Joc Pederson out at 2nd. Josh Jung out at 1st.0–4 · 89%

▲ 3rdMichael Massey walks.0–4 · 86%

▲ 3rdNick Loftin grounds into a double play, third baseman Josh Jung to second baseman Nicky Lopez to first baseman Jake Burger. Michael Massey out at 2nd. Nick Loftin out at 1st.0–4 · 91%

▲ 3rdKyle Isbel reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Nicky Lopez.0–4 · 91%

▲ 3rdCarter Jensen pops out to first baseman Jake Burger.0–4 · 91%

▼ 3rdBrandon Nimmo strikes out swinging.0–4 · 91%

▼ 3rdJake Burger doubles (11) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.0–4 · 92%

▼ 3rdEzequiel Duran pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–4 · 91%

▼ 3rdAlejandro Osuna pops out to catcher Salvador Perez in foul territory.0–4 · 91%

▲ 4thBobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging. Bobby Witt Jr. to 1st. Wild pitch by pitcher Jack Leiter.0–4 · 88%

▲ 4thVinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Michael Helman.0–4 · 90%

▲ 4thSalvador Perez called out on strikes.0–4 · 92%

▲ 4thJac Caglianone singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Brandon Nimmo. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.0–4 · 90%

▲ 4thIsaac Collins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Isaac Collins called out on strikes.0–4 · 93%

▼ 4thKyle Higashioka singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.0–4 · 94%

▼ 4thNicky Lopez singles on a ground ball to second baseman Michael Massey. Kyle Higashioka to 2nd.0–4 · 95%

▼ 4thMichael Helman out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Michael Wacha to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Kyle Higashioka to 3rd. Nicky Lopez to 2nd.0–4 · 95%

▼ 4thMichael Wacha intentionally walks Joc Pederson.0–4 · 95%

▼ 4thJosh Jung singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Kyle Higashioka scores. Nicky Lopez scores. Joc Pederson to 2nd.0–6 · 98%

▼ 4thBrandon Nimmo flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Joc Pederson to 3rd.0–6 · 98%

▼ 4thJake Burger walks. Josh Jung to 2nd.0–6 · 98%

▼ 4thEzequiel Duran grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Nick Loftin. Josh Jung out at 3rd.0–6 · 97%

▲ 5thMichael Massey called out on strikes.0–6 · 98%

▲ 5thNick Loftin strikes out swinging.0–6 · 98%

▲ 5thKyle Isbel doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Alejandro Osuna.0–6 · 98%

▲ 5thCarter Jensen strikes out swinging.0–6 · 98%

▼ 5thAlejandro Osuna strikes out swinging.0–6 · 98%

▼ 5thKyle Higashioka strikes out swinging.0–6 · 98%

▼ 5thNicky Lopez flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.0–6 · 98%

▲ 6thBobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to left fielder Alejandro Osuna.0–6 · 97%

▲ 6thVinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.0–6 · 98%

▲ 6thSalvador Perez pops out to first baseman Jake Burger.0–6 · 98%

▲ 6thJac Caglianone walks.0–6 · 98%

▲ 6thIsaac Collins lines out to center fielder Michael Helman.0–6 · 99%

▼ 6thMichael Helman singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.0–6 · 99%

▼ 6thJoc Pederson grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Michael Helman out at 2nd. Joc Pederson out at 1st.0–6 · 99%

▼ 6thJosh Jung walks.0–6 · 99%

▼ 6thBrandon Nimmo strikes out swinging.0–6 · 99%

▲ 7thMichael Massey singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Jake Burger.0–6 · 98%

▲ 7thNick Loftin out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Kyle Higashioka to first baseman Jake Burger. Michael Massey to 2nd.0–6 · 99%

▲ 7thLane Thomas singles on a line drive to left fielder Alejandro Osuna. Michael Massey scores.1–6 · 98%

▲ 7thCarter Jensen singles on a ground ball to center fielder Michael Helman. Lane Thomas to 3rd.1–6 · 95%

▲ 7thBobby Witt Jr. grounds out, catcher Kyle Higashioka to first baseman Jake Burger. Carter Jensen to 2nd.1–6 · 97%

▲ 7thVinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.1–6 · 99%

▼ 7thJake Burger lines out to center fielder Lane Thomas.1–6 · 99%

▼ 7thEzequiel Duran strikes out swinging.1–6 · 99%

▼ 7thAlejandro Osuna grounds out, pitcher Mason Black to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–6 · 99%

▲ 8thSalvador Perez hit by pitch.1–6 · 98%

▲ 8thJac Caglianone grounds into a double play, shortstop Ezequiel Duran to first baseman Jake Burger. Salvador Perez out at 2nd. Jac Caglianone out at 1st.1–6 · 99%

▲ 8thIsaac Collins walks.1–6 · 99%

▲ 8thMichael Massey homers (4) on a fly ball to right center field. Isaac Collins scores.3–6 · 96%

▲ 8thKyle Higashioka challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nick Loftin walks.3–6 · 95%

▲ 8thLane Thomas flies out to left fielder Alejandro Osuna.3–6 · 96%

▼ 8thKyle Higashioka pops out to catcher Salvador Perez in foul territory.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thNicky Lopez singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thMichael Helman hit by pitch. Nicky Lopez to 2nd.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thJoc Pederson grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Nicky Lopez to 3rd. Michael Helman to 2nd.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thJosh Jung strikes out swinging.3–6 · 96%

▲ 9thStarling Marte strikes out swinging.3–6 · 98%

▲ 9thBobby Witt Jr. doubles (15) on a fly ball to right fielder Brandon Nimmo.3–6 · 95%

▲ 9thVinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Michael Helman. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.3–6 · 97%

▲ 9thSalvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Josh Jung to first baseman Jake Burger.3–6 · 99%

Box score

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Carter Jensen DH	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.228
Starling Marte PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.263
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	5	0	2	0	0	0	1	.286
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B	5	0	0	0	0	0	2	.208
Salvador Perez C	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.206
Jac Caglianone RF	3	0	1	0	0	1	1	.236
Isaac Collins LF	3	1	0	0	0	1	2	.217
Michael Massey 2B	3	2	2	1	2	1	1	.234
Nick Loftin 3B	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	.209
Kyle Isbel CF	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	.252
Lane Thomas CF	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	.208

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Michael WachaL	5.0	8	6	6	4	5	82	3.23
Steven Cruz	1.0	1	0	0	1	1	15	8.36
Mason Black	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	11	2.35
Eli Morgan	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	16	5.28

Texas Rangers

Batter	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Joc Pederson DH	3	0	0	0	2	0	.238
Josh Jung 3B	4	1	2	2	1	1	.316
Brandon Nimmo RF	4	0	0	0	0	3	.257
Jake Burger 1B	2	1	1	0	2	0	.247
Ezequiel Duran SS	4	1	1	2	0	1	.288
Alejandro Osuna LF	4	1	1	1	0	1	.256
Kyle Higashioka C	4	1	2	1	0	1	.211
Nicky Lopez 2B	4	1	2	0	0	1	.227
Michael Helman CF	2	0	1	0	0	0	.200

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Jack LeiterW	5.2	3	0	0	2	10	101	4.34
Jalen Beeks	0.2	3	1	1	0	0	14	3.86
Peyton Gray	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	5	3.24
Gavin Collyer	1.0	1	2	2	2	0	23	3.71
Jacob LatzS	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	9	2.08

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Kansas City Royals

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