Royals Recap

Welcome to Big Dill Sports! I’m your host, Dillon, and you’re tuned in to the latest episode of "Royals Recap." We've got an exciting show today as we dive into the Kansas City Royals' nail-biting victory over the Minnesota Twins. Let’s break down the 10-inning thriller that took place on Sunday, May 25th, 2025.

The Royals were determined to avoid a series sweep, and boy, did they deliver! The game started with drama right off the bat. Ty France of the Twins singled to bring in Ryan Jeffers, who had led off with a double, putting Minnesota ahead 1-0 in the first inning. It was looking like it might be a tough day for the Royals as the game stayed at that score all the way into the seventh inning.

Then came Freddy Fermin with some heroics. With two outs and the game hanging in the balance, Fermin doubled off Twins pitcher Bailey Ober, allowing Drew Waters to dash home and tie it up. That was the Royals’ first hit of the day with a runner in scoring position and marked the beginning of their relentless push.

With the game locked at 1-1, it rolled into extra innings, and the Royals’ resilience shone through. In the top of the 10th, with tension mounting, Maikel Garcia stepped up to the plate. Garcia pulled off a clutch two-out RBI single against Jhoan Duran, bringing automatic runner Nick Loftin home from second and putting the Royals on top 2-1.

The Royals’ bullpen rose to the occasion, with Taylor Clarke sealing the deal. Clarke clinched his first save of the season by closing out the 10th, leaving two Twins stranded and ensuring the Royals snapped their losing streak.

Now, onto our player spotlight, or as we like to call it here, the "Big Dill" of the game. This episode's big dill is none other than Kris Bubic, the Royals’ starting pitcher. Bubic delivered a stellar performance with 7 strong innings, striking out nine and allowing just one run on two hits. At one point, he retired 18 consecutive batters—now that's what I call a big dill! His season ERA is now a stunning 1.45, making him second among qualified pitchers.

Let’s also give a shout-out to some other Royals standouts. Maikel Garcia, who’s been on fire lately, was instrumental in clinching the win with his game-winning RBI. Over the last 10 games, Garcia boasts a .378 batting average. Freddy Fermin came through in the clutch with that pivotal double, and Carlos Estévez snagged the win by retiring all four batters he faced in relief.

Vinnie Pasquantino extended his hitting streak to nine games, and leads the team with eight home runs. The Royals have plenty of firepower, with a team batting average of .246, ranking them seventh in the American League.

It was a crucial win for the Royals, preventing a sweep and evening the season series against the Twins at three games apiece. Their current record now stands at 28-25, but there's plenty of baseball left to play, and the road ahead is full of opportunities.

That's all for this episode of "Royals Recap" on Big Dill Sports. Thanks for listening, and remember, every game counts, and every player has the chance to be a real big dill. See you next time!