Bobby Witt Jr. had a big game on Tuesday.
The Kansas City Royals were defeated by the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, losing by a final score of 10-4. Although it was a difficult game for Kansas City, Bobby Witt Jr. had a big contest. The star shortstop went 3-for-4 with two home runs. It was the seventh multi-home run game of Witt's MLB career, and it was the first time he accomplished the feat since the 2024 campaign.
Witt is now hitting .294/.367/.479 across 80 games played to go along with 12 home runs, 20 doubles and one triple. He has 28 stolen bases as well.
Witt was playing well to begin the season, but his power numbers were not where many expected them to be. However, he is beginning to find his home run swing at the plate. Overall, he is producing from an extra-base standpoint, as he also has 20 doubles as mentioned.
The Royals are unquestionably in the middle of a down year overall. They expected to compete in 2026, but that plan has yet to come to fruition. Kansas City is now 35-51 overall, as the team is in last place in the American League Central standings.
Despite their overall underperformance, Witt is once again playing at an All-Star level. The 26-year-old is likely going to earn his third career All-Star selection this season. He has finished as high as second in American League MVP voting in the past, and perhaps this will be the year he finally wins the award.
Regardless of whether or not Witt wins his first MVP this season, there is no question that he is one of the best players in the game.
Royals' Outlook
Kansas City, as mentioned, is in last place in the AL Central. It has been a disappointing season for the ball club without question.
The Royals are hoping to get back on track as soon as possible. Their pitching did not give them much value in the 10-4 defeat on Tuesday. The ball club is searching for more consistency overall.
Tuesday's contest represented the first matchup of a three-game series against a talented Rays team. Tampa Bay is in first place in the AL East at the moment.
The Royals will attempt to upset the Rays on Wednesday night at home. First pitch for the contest between the American League teams is scheduled for 7:40 PM EST at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
