The Kansas City Royals have faced their share of struggles in recent seasons, but that hasn’t stopped the team from delivering moments that leave fans both bewildered and entertained. From bizarre late-game situations to unforgettable blunders, this breakdown page dives into some of the quirkiest highlights that define the Royals’ recent games. Whether it’s the chaos that erupted during a tied game against the Indians or Trevor Bauer’s baffling meltdown in the fifth inning, we’ll explore the unusual plays and head-scratching calls that have punctuated the Royals’ journey through the ups and downs of MLB competition. Get ready for a ride through the unexpected, as we relive these unforgettable moments that prove baseball is just as much about the strange as it is about the stats.
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Umpire & Manager argue but are both wrong
Things got weird late in the Royals vs. Indians game, tied 1-1 in the bottom of the eighth. With runners on first and third, the Indians tried to get aggressive on a ground ball.
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Trevor Bauer throws ball over centerfield wall after a rough 5th inning
Trevor Bauer completely unraveled in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Royals. It started with a bloop single from Alex Gordon. Then a routine pop-up got lost in the sun by center fielder Oscar Mercado.
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Catcher rips hand open on hitters bat
In one of the weirder moments from the 2018 MLB season, Corey Kluber’s final regular season start included a strange batter’s interference call that left everyone confused. With Ryan O’Hearn on first and Alex Gordon at the plate, Kluber threw over to keep the runner in check. On the next pitch, O’Hearn took off for second.
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Ump calls a pitch right down the middle a ball
Josh Staumont of the Royals threw a dominant sequence that caught attention late Friday. With a one-two count, he fired a 100 mph fastball right down the middle. The umpire called it a ball.
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Ángel Hernández ejects three Royals in one inning
The Royals were cruising with a 4-0 lead over the Guardians in the sixth inning when things started to unravel, and Angel Hernandez was right in the middle of it. Brady Singer was dealing, but with two outs and a runner on, Hernandez ruled a 2-2 pitch hit the batter in the jersey. Catcher Salvador Perez immediately challenged it, saying it hit the bat.
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