Royals Recap

Welcome to another episode of Big Dill Sports with your host, Dillon. Today, we’re diving into a historic day for Kansas City Royals fans as we recap their thrilling victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. Get ready to hear about home runs galore and standout performances as the Royals clinched the series with an 11-6 win, setting a franchise record along the way.

What a game it was! The Royals put on an absolute power display, hitting seven home runs—a franchise first. Let’s break down the action from this unforgettable showdown. To kick things off, Maikel Garcia was sensational, cranking out two home runs to bookend his three-hit performance. If you were watching, you couldn’t help but notice that Garcia was practically on fire.

Things got really exciting in the seventh inning when Bobby Witt Jr. stepped up to the plate with a tied score at 5-5. Witt smashed a solo home run to break the tie, giving the Royals the momentum they needed. Not to be outdone, Vinnie Pasquantino followed immediately with another homer, further inflaming the Royals’ offensive drive.

We also saw Jonathan India flex his muscles with a long ball of his own, and Luke Maile made a grand entry into his Royals career by hitting a home run in his debut. Then, in the ninth inning, Michael Massey rounded out this home run bonanza with a two-run blast. Of all the homers in the game, his was the only multi-run shot, putting an exclamation mark on the Royals’ scoring.

Now, let’s not forget the role of the Royals’ pitching staff, who did a fantastic job despite the Orioles’ best efforts. Baltimore did manage to hit four of their own home runs, but pitchers like Michael Lorenzen and reliever Angel Zerpa, who earned the win, held steady. They kept their cool, ensuring the Orioles couldn't capitalize any further.

With this win, the Royals have taken 11 of their last 13 matchups, boosting their season record to an impressive 19-16. This marks a significant uptick in their performance, and if they keep this pace, who knows how much further they can go?

Before we wrap up, it's time for our player spotlight, which I like to call the ‘Big Dill’ of the game. And for this episode, it’s none other than Maikel Garcia. His two home runs and three hits spearheaded the Royals’ record-setting day. Garcia was truly a ‘big dill’ and a huge catalyst in this historic win.

Thanks for tuning in to Big Dill Sports. I’m your host, Dillon. Don’t forget, whether it’s home runs, key plays, or standout players, we’ve got all your Royals recaps covered. Until next time, keep swinging for the fences!