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FINAL GAME · RECAP

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DateWednesday, September 9, 2026
First pitch
BallparkKauffman Stadium
FINAL · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SEO MATCH SUMMARY

Kansas City Royals defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium. The 3-run margin settled a game in which the teams combined for 7 runs. At the plate, Kansas City Royals recorded 7 hits compared with 9 for Arizona Diamondbacks. The clubs combined for 3 home runs, with Kansas City Royals hitting 2 and Arizona Diamondbacks hitting 1. The pitching staffs registered 6 and 5 strikeouts respectively. The two lineups drew 7 walks in total. The inning-by-inning line score, team batting totals, pitching comparison and individual run scorers are shown below. Those figures provide the full statistical context for the result without replacing the interactive MLB dashboard, where current form and season filters remain available.

Arizona DiamondbacksAZ
2
FINAL
Kansas City RoyalsKC
5W
Total runs7Run difference3
TEAM COMPARISON

Batting box score

AZKC
9Hits7
1Home runs2
1Doubles0
2RBI4
4Walks3
6Strikeouts5
0Stolen bases1
13Total bases13
23Left on base7
1Errors0
.242AVG.247
.314OBP.316
.393SLG.402
.707OPS.718
ON THE MOUND

Pitching box score

AZKC
5Strikeouts6
3Walks4
7Hits allowed9
4Earned runs2
4.10ERA4.64
RUN PRODUCTION

Players who scored

AZNolan ArenadoJordan Lawlar
KCCarter Jensen ×2Bobby Witt Jr.John RaveIsaac Collins
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