Royals Recap

Royals Recap

June 30, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

About This Episode

Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: Kansas City Royals daily updates. If they played a game yesterday give me the highlights.

Transcript

Welcome to Royals Recap on Big Dill Sports, where we dive into the latest action and highlights from Kansas City's beloved baseball team. I'm your host, Dillon. Let's jump right into the game breakdown for the Royals’ series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Kauffman Stadium.

Sunday afternoon's matchup was a bit of a washout, literally, due to a rain delay. Unfortunately for Royals fans, the Dodgers rained on our parade with a decisive 5-1 victory. Our guys started off with promise; Bobby Witt Jr. smashed an RBI double in the first inning, putting us ahead early. But the Dodgers didn’t waste time responding. Kiké Hernández and Will Smith both went yard, helping the Dodgers secure their fifth win in seven games.

Now, a tip of the hat to our lefty Kris Bubic. He battled valiantly, pitching five innings with just three hits allowed. Despite taking the loss, Bubic kept us in the game with a solid performance, lowering his ERA to an impressive 2.25. Too bad Hernández’s timely two-run homer edged us out early. On the Dodgers' side, Justin Wrobleski turned in a standout performance with six innings of dominant pitching.

Offensively, we struggled after Witt Jr.’s early blast. Witt’s been quite the standout this season, by the way, slashing .282/.338/.484, and extending his reputation for clutch hits. But beyond his efforts, the bats were largely silent. A tough pill to swallow considering the Dodgers’ lineup contributions were relentless, including home runs and RBIs from veterans Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas.

Here’s how the critical moments unfolded: After Bubic struck out Mookie Betts at the top of the first, Witt Jr. gave us that glimmer of hope. But by the top of the second, Hernández shifted momentum with his eighth homer of the season. The sixth inning was marked by Will Smith's solo shot, setting the stage for the Dodgers’ bullpen to shut things down with precision.

Speaking of the bullpen, hats off to Kirby Yates and Jack Dreyer, who closed the door with three perfect innings. Unfortunately for us, the Royals were just 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position, continuing a trend that needs some serious addressing. We’ve seen a struggle in situational hitting this season, ranking 29th in the majors with a measly .224 average with RISP.

On a cultural note, both teams paid homage to the Negro Leagues, sporting gear that honored legends of the past—a nod especially significant so close to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Always great to see the history of the game celebrated.

Now, let's talk standings. This loss drops us to 39–45 on the year, stuck in fourth place in the AL Central. With Detroit pulling away, we’re 13 games back from the top spot. Our pitching staff remains a bright spot, ranking fifth in the AL with a 3.43 ERA, but we've got work to do on offense, averaging just 3.42 runs per game.

Looking forward, we’re hitting the road for a seven-game swing, starting with Seattle. Michael Wacha is set to take the mound, and it’s crucial we find some offensive rhythm to support our strong pitching.

Before we sign off, it’s time for our Big Dill of the Game: Bobby Witt Jr. With his RBI double and consistent performances, he’s been a game-changer. Keep an eye on how he continues to impact each outing.

That’s a wrap for today’s episode of Royals Recap on Big Dill Sports. Join me next time as we continue to follow Kansas City’s journey through the season. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Royals!

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