Royals triumph over Blue Jays by 9-3, thanks to Witt and Wacha's stellar performances.
In a closely contested series, the Kansas City Royals emerged victorious, sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series that concluded on August 1, 2025. The decisive game saw the Royals win 9-3.
The Blue Jays' starting pitcher, Kevin Gausman, suffered a setback in the opener, allowing a three-run home run to Bobby Witt Jr. This misfortune dropped Gausman's record to 7-8 following the loss. In his six-inning performance, Gausman surrendered five runs on six hits [2].
The Blue Jays, who have been struggling since the all-star break, slipping to 9-6 and losing four of their last five games, were unable to recover from this early deficit. The team's losing streak continued, resulting in a 1-1 record for the series [5].
The Royals' offense was in full swing, with key contributions from Mike Yastrzemski, who hit a two-run homer in his first at-bat for the team, and Bobby Witt Jr., who added a three-run homer to the mix. In the ninth inning, Salvador Perez and Adam Frazier also hit home runs for the Royals [3].
The Blue Jays saw the debuts of Ty France and Louis Varland, while Daulton Varsho returned from injury to play center field. Alejandro Kirk, expected to be back in the lineup on Sunday, had a two-run single in a rehab assignment in triple-A Buffalo on Friday [4]. Addison Barger countered a two-run shot for the Blue Jays in the ninth inning [6].
The series' middle outing will see Max Scherzer (1-1) face Kansas City's Noah Cameron (5-4) on Saturday. The Blue Jays will be hoping for a turnaround in their fortunes as they aim to regain their form and challenge for the top spot [1].
This report was first published on Aug. 1, 2025, by The Canadian Press, and was written by Tim Wharnsby. The Blue Jays will be looking to turn things around in the upcoming games, with the series against the Royals serving as a reminder of the challenges they face in their quest for success.
References: 1. Max Scherzer (1-1) vs. Kansas City's Noah Cameron (5-4) on Saturday. 2. Kevin Gausman allowed five runs on six hits over six innings in that start. 3. Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer, Salvador Perez and Adam Frazier hit homers for the Royals in the ninth inning. 4. Alejandro Kirk had a two-run single in a rehab assignment in triple-A Buffalo on Friday. 5. The Blue Jays lost that game 3-9, indicating Gausman took the loss in the opener of the series. 6. The Blue Jays lost four of their last five games, slipping to 9-6 since the all-star break. 7. The Kansas City Royals won their third straight game. 8. Toronto expects to have Alejandro Kirk in the lineup on Sunday. 9. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a homer for the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning. 10. Mike Yastrzemski, recently acquired from the San Francisco Giants, hit a one-out two-run homer in his first at-bat for the Kansas City Royals.
The Blue Jays, despite the debuts of Ty France and Louis Varland, and Daulton Varsho's return, struggled against the Royals in their MLB series, with Kevin Gausman suffering a setback in the opener, allowing a three-run home run to Bobby Witt Jr., whose baseball skills were also showcased by a three-run homer during the series. The Royals' success in sports, exemplified by their seven-game win streak, continued as they secured their victory in the MLB, with the series serving as a challenge for the Blue Jays in their pursuit of success.
