Dairon Blanco showcased his hitting prowess with three hits, including a powerful two-run homer in the third inning, contributing to the Kansas City Royals’ commanding 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. Michael Wacha, who had been seeking his first win in over a month, delivered a stellar performance on the mound, allowing only two hits in six innings before encountering some trouble in the seventh. Vinnie Pasquantino also made a significant impact with a two-run homer in the third and three RBIs, further solidifying the Royals’ dominance. With this win, the Royals have emerged victorious in three out of their last four games.
Adding to the Royals’ offensive prowess, Maikel Garcia displayed his hitting prowess by contributing three hits, including a crucial two-run double in the sixth inning. Wacha, who had previously struggled with a winless streak of 0-4 in his last five starts, showcased his resilience and determination by delivering a strong performance on the mound. However, he faced some challenges in the seventh inning when the Angels loaded the bases, resulting in Luis Guillorme and Cole Tucker drawing bases-loaded walks. Despite this setback, reliever Daniel Lynch made a remarkable play by grabbing Kevin Pillar’s grounder, initiating a double play and effectively ending the inning.
The Los Angeles Angels, on the other hand, faced a disappointing defeat, with their home record at The Big A dropping to 4-12, marking their worst home start in franchise history. Angels starter Reid Detmers initially displayed promise by retiring the first six Royals batters. However, he encountered difficulties in the third inning when Hunter Renfroe drew a leadoff walk, followed by Blanco’s impressive two-run homer and Pasquantino’s 442-foot shot to right field. Detmers ultimately allowed six runs and seven hits in five innings, extending his streak of allowing at least four runs in four consecutive starts.
Looking ahead, the Kansas City Royals anticipate the return of right-handed pitcher Alec Marsh, who is set to come off the 15-day injured list on Friday. Marsh, with a record of 3-0 and an ERA of 2.70, is expected to bolster the Royals’ pitching staff. The Los Angeles Angels will counter with right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning, who holds a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 6.69. Both teams will be eager to make their mark in the upcoming matchup Friday.
Pregame on Classic Hits KQNK 106.7 FM & 102.5 FM will begin at 8:00 p.m. with first pitch 8:38 from the Big A in Anaheim, California.
