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Royals Back Three Stars, Win Five of Seven Games

6/11/2026

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Summary

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The Kansas City Royals entered Tuesday’s home series against the Texas Rangers with three regular players back from injury.
Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone returned after injuries, batting .280 with nine homers, .204, and .250 with six homers respectively.
Kansas City has won five of its last seven games, including series victories over the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 the Chicago White Sox, after a July-August slump that featured an eight-of-nine losing stretch, saw injured stars Paul Konerko and Jermaine Dye return, finished 99-63, captured the AL Central and swept the World Series, ending an 88-year championship drought. Their comeback highlighted the league-wide focus on mid-season medical reinforcements throughout the season.

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Story summary

The Kansas City Royals entered Tuesday’s home series against the Texas Rangers with three regular players back from injury.
Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone returned after injuries, batting .280 with nine homers, .204, and .250 with six homers respectively.
Kansas City has won five of its last seven games, including series victories over the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins.

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