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Rays Top Royals 5-2 Behind Seymour’s Eight-K Pitch

7/3/2026

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The Rays beat the Royals 5-2 on July 2, 2026, as Ian Seymour threw six innings, allowed one run, struck out eight and extended streak to eight.
Right-hander Stephen Kolek, who had welcomed his daughter early, exited after two innings due to fatigue.
Kameron Misner misplayed two balls, leading to an RBI triple and a two-out double, while the Royals, 35-53, will open against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 the Cincinnati Reds snapped a 35-year World Series drought by defeating the Boston Red Sox 4–3 in seven games, clinching their first title since 1940. Pete Rose earned MVP honors while Carlton Fisk’s 12th-inning walk-off homer in Game 6 became an iconic broadcast moment, cementing the series as a turning point in baseball lore.

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Story summary

The Rays beat the Royals 5-2 on July 2, 2026, as Ian Seymour threw six innings, allowed one run, struck out eight and extended streak to eight.
Right-hander Stephen Kolek, who had welcomed his daughter early, exited after two innings due to fatigue.
Kameron Misner misplayed two balls, leading to an RBI triple and a two-out double, while the Royals, 35-53, will open against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

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