Padres 1 – 6 Royals

MLB · Sat, Jul 18 · Kauffman Stadium

Final

W: Daniel Lynch IV · L: Griffin Canning

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

Win probability

KC 100%KC 100%

SD 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Lane Thomas

2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Fernando Tatis Jr.

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

Salvador Perez

1-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Key plays

▼ 1stLane Thomas homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field. Carter Jensen scores.0–2 · 73%

▲ 2ndMiguel Andujar grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Jake Cronenworth to 3rd.0–2 · 74%

▲ 3rdFernando Tatis Jr. homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field.1–2 · 63%

▼ 3rdJac Caglianone doubles (16) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Gavin Sheets. Carter Jensen scores.1–3 · 80%

▼ 4thIsaac Collins singles on a line drive to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Michael Massey scores.1–4 · 87%

▲ 5thFernando Tatis Jr. walks.1–4 · 76%

▲ 5thJackson Merrill lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–4 · 82%

▲ 5thXander Bogaerts walks. Freddy Fermin to 3rd. Fernando Tatis Jr. to 2nd.1–4 · 75%

▲ 6thJake Cronenworth singles on a soft bunt ground ball to pitcher Daniel Lynch IV. Ty France to 3rd.1–4 · 81%

▼ 6thSalvador Perez homers (12) on a fly ball to center field. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.1–6 · 98%

Highlights (37)

▶ Breaking down Randy Dobnak's pitches

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▶ Lane Thomas' early homer sparks Royals' victory

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▶ Condensed Game: SD@KC - 7/18/26

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▶ Lane Thomas' two-run homer (9)

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▶ Salvador Perez's two-run homer (12)

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▶ Fernando Tatis Jr.'s solo home run (6)

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▶ Isaac Collins' RBI single

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▶ Data Viz: Salvador Perez's two-run homer

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▶ Jac Caglianone's RBI double

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▶ Bobby Witt Jr. starts game-ending double play

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▶ Steven Cruz escapes the bases-loaded jam

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▶ Griffin Canning strikes out Bobby Witt Jr.

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▶ Randy Dobnak strikes out Jackson Merrill

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▶ Kansas City welcomes back Freddy Fermin

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▶ Royals' 2026 Draft pick Zion Rose joins the broadcast

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▶ Lane Thomas on his homer in Royals' win

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▶ Matt Quatraro on Royals' 6-1 win

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▶ Craig Stammen on Padres' 6-1 loss

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▶ Michael Massey singles after challenge

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▶ Ball 1 confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 1 overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 1 overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Analyzing Lane Thomas' home run through bat tracking

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▶ A deep dive into Salvador Perez's home run

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▶ The distance behind Salvador Perez's home run

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▶ Breaking down Griffin Canning's pitches

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▶ A deep dive into Fernando Tatis Jr.'s home run

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▶ Fernando Tatis Jr.: Home Run Statcast Analysis

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▶ The distance behind Lane Thomas' home run

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▶ Starting lineups for Padres at Royals - July 18, 2026

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▶ Bench availability for San Diego, July 18 vs Royals

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▶ Fielding alignment for San Diego, July 18 vs Royals

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▶ Bench availability for Kansas City, July 18 vs Padres

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▶ Fielding alignment for Kansas City, July 18 vs Padres

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▶ Bullpen availability for San Diego, July 18 vs Royals

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▶ Bullpen availability for Kansas City, July 18 vs Padres

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▶ Probable pitchers for Padres at Royals - July 18, 2026

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Full play-by-play (70)

▲ 1stFernando Tatis Jr. walks.0–0 · 46%

▲ 1stJackson Merrill strikes out swinging.0–0 · 50%

▲ 1stXander Bogaerts called out on strikes.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stManny Machado walks.0–0 · 51%

▲ 1stGavin Sheets flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stCarter Jensen singles on a ground ball to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.0–0 · 60%

▼ 1stBobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.0–0 · 56%

▼ 1stJac Caglianone lines out to third baseman Manny Machado.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stLane Thomas homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field. Carter Jensen scores.0–2 · 73%

▼ 1stVinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.0–2 · 73%

▲ 2ndTy France grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–2 · 75%

▲ 2ndJake Cronenworth doubles (4) on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone.0–2 · 71%

▲ 2ndMiguel Andujar grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Jake Cronenworth to 3rd.0–2 · 74%

▲ 2ndFreddy Fermin lines out sharply to center fielder Lane Thomas.0–2 · 77%

▼ 2ndSalvador Perez strikes out swinging.0–2 · 76%

▼ 2ndRoyals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to first baseman Ty France.0–2 · 78%

▼ 2ndNick Loftin strikes out swinging.0–2 · 76%

▼ 2ndIsaac Collins strikes out swinging.0–2 · 75%

▲ 3rdFernando Tatis Jr. homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field.1–2 · 63%

▲ 3rdJackson Merrill lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.1–2 · 66%

▲ 3rdXander Bogaerts strikes out swinging.1–2 · 68%

▲ 3rdManny Machado grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–2 · 68%

▼ 3rdCarter Jensen walks.1–2 · 73%

▼ 3rdBobby Witt Jr. flies out sharply to center fielder Jackson Merrill.1–2 · 69%

▼ 3rdJac Caglianone doubles (16) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Gavin Sheets. Carter Jensen scores.1–3 · 80%

▼ 3rdLane Thomas grounds out, pitcher Griffin Canning to first baseman Ty France. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.1–3 · 78%

▼ 3rdVinnie Pasquantino pops out to third baseman Manny Machado.1–3 · 76%

▲ 4thGavin Sheets lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–3 · 78%

▲ 4thTy France doubles (10) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–3 · 73%

▲ 4thJake Cronenworth grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–3 · 77%

▲ 4thMiguel Andujar grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–3 · 80%

▼ 4thSalvador Perez grounds out, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Griffin Canning.1–3 · 79%

▼ 4thMichael Massey walks.1–3 · 81%

▼ 4thNick Loftin grounds out, second baseman Jake Cronenworth to first baseman Ty France. Michael Massey to 2nd.1–3 · 80%

▼ 4thIsaac Collins singles on a line drive to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Michael Massey scores.1–4 · 87%

▼ 4thIsaac Collins caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Freddy Fermin to shortstop Xander Bogaerts.1–4 · 86%

▲ 5thFreddy Fermin hits a ground-rule double (8) on a fly ball down the left-field line.1–4 · 80%

▲ 5thFernando Tatis Jr. walks.1–4 · 76%

▲ 5thJackson Merrill lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–4 · 82%

▲ 5thXander Bogaerts walks. Freddy Fermin to 3rd. Fernando Tatis Jr. to 2nd.1–4 · 75%

▲ 5thManny Machado grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Xander Bogaerts out at 2nd. Manny Machado out at 1st.1–4 · 89%

▼ 5thCarter Jensen called out on strikes.1–4 · 89%

▼ 5thBobby Witt Jr. grounds out softly, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Matt Waldron.1–4 · 88%

▼ 5thJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.1–4 · 88%

▲ 6thGavin Sheets grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–4 · 90%

▲ 6thTy France doubles (11) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–4 · 87%

▲ 6thJake Cronenworth singles on a soft bunt ground ball to pitcher Daniel Lynch IV. Ty France to 3rd.1–4 · 81%

▲ 6thMiguel Andujar grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Jake Cronenworth out at 2nd. Miguel Andujar out at 1st.1–4 · 91%

▼ 6thLane Thomas pops out to first baseman Ty France.1–4 · 91%

▼ 6thVinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., deflected by second baseman Jake Cronenworth.1–4 · 92%

▼ 6thSalvador Perez homers (12) on a fly ball to center field. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.1–6 · 98%

▼ 6thMichael Massey grounds out, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Matt Waldron.1–6 · 98%

▼ 6thNick Loftin bunt grounds out softly, pitcher Matt Waldron to first baseman Ty France.1–6 · 98%

▲ 7thFreddy Fermin flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.1–6 · 98%

▲ 7thFernando Tatis Jr. grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–6 · 99%

▲ 7thJackson Merrill flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.1–6 · 99%

▼ 7thIsaac Collins strikes out swinging.1–6 · 99%

▼ 7thCarter Jensen doubles (21) on a fly ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill.1–6 · 99%

▼ 7thBobby Witt Jr. grounds out softly, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Ron Marinaccio. Carter Jensen to 3rd.1–6 · 99%

▼ 7thJac Caglianone grounds out, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Ron Marinaccio.1–6 · 99%

▲ 8thXander Bogaerts grounds out, pitcher Beck Way to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–6 · 99%

▲ 8thManny Machado strikes out swinging.1–6 · 99%

▲ 8thGavin Sheets strikes out swinging.1–6 · 99%

▼ 8thLane Thomas doubles (16) on a line drive to left fielder Gavin Sheets.1–6 · 99%

▼ 8thVinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Lane Thomas to 3rd.1–6 · 99%

▼ 8thSalvador Perez strikes out swinging.1–6 · 100%

▼ 8thMichael Massey flies out to left fielder Gavin Sheets.1–6 · 100%

▲ 9thTy France walks.1–6 · 99%

▲ 9thJake Cronenworth pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.1–6 · 100%

▲ 9thMiguel Andujar grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Ty France out at 2nd. Miguel Andujar out at 1st.1–6 · 100%

Box score

San Diego Padres

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Fernando Tatis Jr. RF	2	1	1	1	1	2	0	.282
Jackson Merrill CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.214
Xander Bogaerts SS	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	.222
Manny Machado 3B	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	.199
Gavin Sheets LF	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.215
Ty France 1B	3	0	2	0	0	1	0	.274
Jake Cronenworth 2B	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	.199
Miguel Andujar DH	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.264
Freddy Fermin C	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	.156

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Griffin CanningL	3.2	5	4	4	2	4	65	6.67
Matt Waldron	2.1	2	2	2	0	2	27	7.53
Ron Marinaccio	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	13	4.79
Jhony Brito	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	11	3.38

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Carter Jensen C	3	2	2	0	0	1	1	.246
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.280
Jac Caglianone RF	4	0	1	0	1	0	1	.260
Lane Thomas CF	4	1	2	1	2	0	0	.243
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	.223
Salvador Perez DH	4	1	1	1	2	0	2	.211
Michael Massey 2B	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	.268
Nick Loftin 3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.240
Isaac Collins LF	3	0	1	0	1	0	2	.240

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Randy Dobnak	4.1	4	1	1	4	3	96	1.93
Steven Cruz	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	2	4.64
Daniel Lynch IVW	2.0	2	0	0	0	0	26	2.23
Beck Way	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	16	3.05
Eli Morgan	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	10	5.12

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