The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets 3–2 at Kauffman Stadium. The game took place on July 13, 2025, with clear skies and a temperature of 100 degrees. Carlos Estévez earned the win for the Royals, improving his record to 3-2 with a 1.98 ERA. The Royals now hold a 46-50 record, placing them fourth in the AL Central. Nate Cameron pitched 6.67 innings, striking out eight and allowing no runs. For the Mets, Jeff McNeil had a triple and an RBI in the ninth inning. The Royals took an early lead in the second inning, scoring two runs. Nate Loftin contributed with an RBI, and John Rave drove in two more runs. Kansas City held onto this lead through most of the game. In the ninth inning, the Royals added another run to make it 3-0. The Mets tried to rally in their half of the ninth, scoring two runs. However, the Royals’ lead held as they won 3-2.

Carlos Estévez was key for the Royals, earning the win with his pitching. He pitched one inning, giving up two runs but maintained his focus to close the game. Estévez now has a 3-2 record with a 1.98 ERA.

For the Mets, Sean Manaea took the loss despite a solid performance. Manaea pitched 3.33 innings and allowed only one run with seven strikeouts. Unfortunately, his effort was not enough to secure a win.

On the batting side, Nate Loftin helped the Royals with an RBI. John Rave also contributed with two RBIs. Their efforts on offense were crucial in securing the 3-2 victory over the Mets.

What’s Next

The Royals’ win over the Mets improves their record to 46-50, keeping them in 4th place in the Central division. This victory helps them stay within reach of a better position as the season progresses. The Royals’ performance shows they can compete with top teams like the Mets. The Mets, with a record of 55-41, remain in 1st place in the East division despite this loss. They continue to have a strong position in their division. Head-to-head details between these teams were not provided, but this game might impact future encounters.

The New York Mets will begin a new series against the Cincinnati Reds. This series starts on Friday, July 18, at Citi Field. The game is scheduled for 7:10 PM.

The Kansas City Royals will start their series against the Miami Marlins on Friday, July 18. This game will take place at loanDepot Park at 7:10 PM. Both teams will look to gain momentum with these upcoming games.

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