Royals 3 – 7 Mets — BenchScout

MLB · Thu, Jul 9 · Citi Field

Final

W: Sean Manaea · L: Michael Wacha

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

Win probability

NYM 100%NYM 100%

KC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Sean Manaea

NYM

7.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 K, 1 BB, (W)

Juan Soto

NYM

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

Tyrone Taylor

NYM

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

Key plays

▲ 1stLane Thomas homers (7) on a fly ball to left field.1–0 · 39%

▼ 2ndFrancisco Alvarez strikes out swinging. Carson Benge steals (13) 2nd base.1–0 · 46%

▼ 2ndJared Young doubles (5) on a fly ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Carson Benge scores.1–1 · 58%

▲ 4thBobby Witt Jr. homers (13) on a fly ball to left field.2–1 · 37%

▼ 4thCarson Benge flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–1 · 39%

▼ 5thTyrone Taylor homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field.2–2 · 58%

▼ 5thBrett Baty singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas.2–2 · 63%

▼ 5thLuis Torrens lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.2–2 · 58%

▼ 5thA.J. Ewing singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Brett Baty to 3rd.2–2 · 66%

▼ 5thJuan Soto walks. A.J. Ewing to 2nd.2–2 · 71%

▼ 5thBo Bichette out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Lane Thomas. Brett Baty scores.2–3 · 71%

▼ 5thCarson Benge singles on a fly ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. A.J. Ewing scores. Juan Soto scores. Carson Benge to 3rd. Throwing error by center fielder Lane Thomas.2–5 · 89%

Highlights (40)

▶ Taylor starts rally, Manaea deals in Mets' win

00:03:31 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: KC@NYM - 7/9/26

00:10:43 · MLB video

▶ Juan Soto's solo home run (21)

00:00:40 · MLB video

▶ Mets rally for five runs in the 5th inning

00:01:12 · MLB video

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▶ Tyrone Taylor's solo home run (6)

00:00:34 · MLB video

▶ Lane Thomas' leadoff home run (7)

00:00:31 · MLB video

▶ Jared Young hits RBI double on his birthday

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Data Viz: Juan Soto's home run

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Sean Manaea's seven strikeouts

00:01:03 · MLB video

▶ Francisco Alvarez's RBI single

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Jac Caglianone's RBI double

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Carson Benge's bloop RBI single

00:00:33 · MLB video

▶ Bo Bichette's sacrifice fly

00:00:18 · MLB video

▶ Devin Williams secures Mets' 7-3 win

00:00:28 · MLB video

▶ Luis Torrens throws out Starling Marte

00:00:16 · MLB video

▶ Tyler Tolbert's inning-ending double play

00:00:15 · MLB video

▶ Tyler Tolbert picked off at first after review

00:00:40 · MLB video

▶ Michael Wacha's five strikeouts

00:01:13 · MLB video

▶ Field View: Bobby Witt Jr.'s solo home run

00:00:28 · MLB video

▶ Mark Vientos exits the game after HBP

00:01:26 · MLB video

▶ Sean Manaea strikes out Nick Loftin

00:00:14 · MLB video

▶ Michael Wacha K's Juan Soto

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Young on RBI double and Mets' offensive success

00:00:38 · MLB video

▶ Andy Green discusses quality team at-bats and more

00:02:17 · MLB video

▶ Matt Quatraro discusses loss vs. Mets

00:01:29 · MLB video

▶ Strike 1 confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Strike 2 confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Bobby Witt Jr.'s solo home run (13)

00:00:34 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Michael Wacha's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ The distance behind Tyrone Taylor's home run

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Juan Soto's home run

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Sean Manaea's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Sean Manaea's outing against the Royals

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Measuring the stats on Lane Thomas' home run

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Bobby Witt Jr.: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:12 · MLB video

▶ Analyzing Lane Thomas' home run through bat tracking

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Fielding alignment for New York, July 9 vs Royals

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Starting lineups for Royals at Mets - July 9, 2026

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Bench availability for New York, July 9 vs Royals

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Bullpen availability for Kansas City, July 9 vs Mets

00:00:09 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (72)

▲ 1stLane Thomas homers (7) on a fly ball to left field.1–0 · 39%

▲ 1stBobby Witt Jr. grounds out, second baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Jared Young.1–0 · 41%

▲ 1stSalvador Perez flies out to second baseman Brett Baty.1–0 · 43%

▲ 1stStarling Marte singles on a ground ball to first baseman Jared Young.1–0 · 42%

▲ 1stStarling Marte caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Luis Torrens to second baseman Brett Baty.1–0 · 43%

▼ 1stA.J. Ewing flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.1–0 · 41%

▼ 1stJuan Soto called out on strikes.1–0 · 39%

▼ 1stBo Bichette grounds out, first baseman Salvador Perez to pitcher Michael Wacha.1–0 · 39%

▲ 2ndNick Loftin strikes out swinging.1–0 · 41%

▲ 2ndJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.1–0 · 43%

▲ 2ndIsaac Collins grounds out softly, pitcher Sean Manaea to first baseman Jared Young.1–0 · 43%

▼ 2ndCarson Benge walks.1–0 · 48%

▼ 2ndFrancisco Alvarez strikes out swinging. Carson Benge steals (13) 2nd base.1–0 · 46%

▼ 2ndJared Young doubles (5) on a fly ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Carson Benge scores.1–1 · 58%

▼ 2ndMark Vientos hit by pitch.1–1 · 61%

▼ 2ndBrett Baty flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.1–1 · 55%

▼ 2ndLuis Torrens called out on strikes.1–1 · 51%

▲ 3rdTyler Tolbert grounds out, shortstop Bo Bichette to first baseman Jared Young.1–1 · 53%

▲ 3rdLuke Maile strikes out swinging.1–1 · 55%

▲ 3rdLane Thomas lines out sharply to left fielder Juan Soto.1–1 · 55%

▼ 3rdA.J. Ewing strikes out on a foul tip.1–1 · 53%

▼ 3rdJuan Soto walks.1–1 · 57%

▼ 3rdBo Bichette grounds into a double play, second baseman Tyler Tolbert to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez. Juan Soto out at 2nd. Bo Bichette out at 1st.1–1 · 51%

▲ 4thBobby Witt Jr. homers (13) on a fly ball to left field.2–1 · 37%

▲ 4thSalvador Perez flies out to right fielder Carson Benge.2–1 · 40%

▲ 4thStarling Marte grounds out, third baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Jared Young.2–1 · 42%

▲ 4thNick Loftin flies out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.2–1 · 42%

▼ 4thCarson Benge flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–1 · 39%

▼ 4thFrancisco Alvarez strikes out swinging.2–1 · 37%

▼ 4thJared Young lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.2–1 · 37%

▲ 5thJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.2–1 · 39%

▲ 5thIsaac Collins grounds out, pitcher Sean Manaea to first baseman Jared Young.2–1 · 41%

▲ 5thTyler Tolbert singles on a ground ball to second baseman A.J. Ewing.2–1 · 39%

▲ 5thMets challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: pitcher Sean Manaea picks off Tyler Tolbert at 1st on throw to first baseman Jared Young.2–1 · 41%

▼ 5thTyrone Taylor homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field.2–2 · 58%

▼ 5thBrett Baty singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas.2–2 · 63%

▼ 5thLuis Torrens lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.2–2 · 58%

▼ 5thA.J. Ewing singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Brett Baty to 3rd.2–2 · 66%

▼ 5thJuan Soto walks. A.J. Ewing to 2nd.2–2 · 71%

▼ 5thBo Bichette out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Lane Thomas. Brett Baty scores.2–3 · 71%

▼ 5thCarson Benge singles on a fly ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. A.J. Ewing scores. Juan Soto scores. Carson Benge to 3rd. Throwing error by center fielder Lane Thomas.2–5 · 89%

▼ 5thFrancisco Alvarez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Carson Benge scores.2–6 · 94%

▼ 5thJared Young doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Francisco Alvarez to 3rd.2–6 · 95%

▼ 5thTyrone Taylor grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.2–6 · 94%

▲ 6thLuke Maile called out on strikes.2–6 · 95%

▲ 6thLane Thomas flies out to right fielder Carson Benge.2–6 · 95%

▲ 6thBobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.2–6 · 95%

▼ 6thBrett Baty grounds out, second baseman Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Salvador Perez.2–6 · 96%

▼ 6thLuis Torrens grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.2–6 · 95%

▼ 6thA.J. Ewing grounds out, second baseman Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Salvador Perez.2–6 · 95%

▲ 7thSalvador Perez lines out sharply to right fielder Carson Benge.2–6 · 96%

▲ 7thStarling Marte strikes out swinging.2–6 · 97%

▲ 7thNick Loftin singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Juan Soto. Nick Loftin to 2nd. Nick Loftin advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by left fielder Juan Soto.2–6 · 96%

▲ 7thJac Caglianone doubles (15) on a line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. Nick Loftin scores.3–6 · 92%

▲ 7thIsaac Collins walks.3–6 · 91%

▲ 7thTyler Tolbert bunt grounds out softly, catcher Luis Torrens to first baseman Jared Young.3–6 · 94%

▼ 7thJuan Soto homers (21) on a fly ball to right center field.3–7 · 97%

▼ 7thBo Bichette flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.3–7 · 97%

▼ 7thCarson Benge singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.3–7 · 97%

▼ 7thFrancisco Alvarez grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Salvador Perez. Carson Benge out at 2nd. Francisco Alvarez out at 1st.3–7 · 97%

▲ 8thCarter Jensen strikes out swinging.3–7 · 98%

▲ 8thLane Thomas strikes out swinging.3–7 · 98%

▲ 8thBobby Witt Jr. flies out to left fielder Juan Soto.3–7 · 98%

▼ 8thJared Young grounds out to pitcher Jose Cuas.3–7 · 99%

▼ 8thTyrone Taylor doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.3–7 · 99%

▼ 8thBrett Baty strikes out swinging.3–7 · 99%

▼ 8thLuis Torrens walks.3–7 · 99%

▼ 8thA.J. Ewing strikes out swinging.3–7 · 99%

▲ 9thSalvador Perez grounds out, first baseman Jared Young to pitcher Devin Williams.3–7 · 99%

▲ 9thJosh Rojas called out on strikes.3–7 · 100%

▲ 9thNick Loftin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Juan Soto.3–7 · 99%

▲ 9thJac Caglianone grounds out, second baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Jared Young.3–7 · 100%

Box score

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Lane Thomas CF	4	1	1	1	1	0	1	.233
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	4	1	1	1	1	0	0	.288
Salvador Perez 1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.209
Starling Marte DH	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	.268
Josh Rojas PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.154
Nick Loftin 3B	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	.254
Jac Caglianone RF	4	0	1	0	1	0	2	.257
Isaac Collins LF	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	.237
Tyler Tolbert 2B	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	.370
Luke Maile C	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	.167
Carter Jensen C	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.246

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Michael WachaL	4.2	6	6	6	3	5	104	3.77
Lucas Erceg	1.1	1	0	0	0	0	15	5.00
Beck Way	1.0	2	1	1	0	0	8	3.38
Jose Cuas	1.0	1	0	0	1	2	18	2.84

New York Mets

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
A.J. Ewing CF	5	1	1	0	0	0	2	.277
Juan Soto LF	2	2	1	1	1	2	1	.297
Bo Bichette 3B	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.256
Carson Benge RF	3	2	2	0	1	1	0	.269
Francisco Alvarez DH	4	0	1	0	1	0	2	.252
Jared Young 1B	4	0	2	0	1	0	0	.235
Mark Vientos 3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.211
Tyrone Taylor CF	3	1	2	1	1	0	0	.219
Francisco Lindor SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.211
Brett Baty 2B	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	.219
Luis Torrens C	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	.214

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Sean ManaeaW	7.0	6	3	2	1	6	97	4.56
Huascar Brazobán	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	11	2.80
Devin Williams	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	17	4.70

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