On August 21, 2025, the Kansas City Royals faced the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals came out on top with a 6–4 victory. Angel Zerpa pitched well, earning the win with 1.67 innings of scoreless relief. A key performance came from Vinnie Pasquantino, who hit a home run and drove in a run for the Royals. Nick Loftin also contributed with a home run and an RBI. For the Rangers, Corey Seager had three hits, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. The Royals’ record improved to 65-62, while the Rangers fell to 63-65. The Royals took an early lead in the second inning with a run, then added another in the third. The Rangers responded in the third with one run of their own. In the fourth, the Royals scored two more runs, extending their lead. The Rangers fought back in the fifth inning, scoring three runs to tie the game at 4-4. The Royals reclaimed the lead in the fifth with another run, making it 5-4. They added an insurance run in the seventh inning, finalizing their score at 6-4. The Rangers did not score any more runs in the game. The Royals’ strong pitching in the later innings helped secure the win.

Angel Zerpa played a key role for the Royals, earning the win with a solid performance on the mound. He pitched 1.67 innings without allowing a hit or a run. Zerpa’s ERA now stands at 3.63 for the season.

On the hitting side, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nate Loftin made significant contributions. Pasquantino hit a home run and drove in one run, while Loftin also homered, scoring two runs and adding an RBI. Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits and scored once, contributing to the Royals’ six runs.

For the Rangers, Jacob Webb took the loss, pitching 1.33 innings and giving up one run. Corey Seager was a standout at the plate with three hits, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. Josh Smith drove in two runs, adding to the Rangers’ four-run total.

What’s Next

The Royals’ win over the Rangers shifts their record to 65-62. They now stand in second place in the Central division. This victory helps them stay competitive in the playoff race. For the Rangers, the loss moves them to 63-65. They remain in third place in the West division. The Rangers will need to bounce back to improve their position in the standings.

The Texas Rangers will start a new series against the Cleveland Guardians. The first game is on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Globe Life Field. The game will begin at 8:05 PM.

The Kansas City Royals will head to Detroit to face the Tigers. Their series begins on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Comerica Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM.

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