Royals Use Three Homers to Defeat Diamondbacks 5-2

Three Home Runs Decide the Contest

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The game featured exactly three home runs, which proved decisive in the final score. Daniel Lynch IV secured the victory, improving his record to 5-5, while Michael Soroka took the loss, dropping to 8-5. The Royals finished with a 65-82 record, and the Diamondbacks stand at 78-69.

Scoring Sequence

Arizona took an early lead in the second inning. Rave scored on an error by catcher McCann, and Isbel reached second on the same play. Later in the second, Rave stole third and scored on another throwing error by McCann. In the third inning, Jensen hit a home run to right center, extending Arizona's lead to 2-0. The Royals responded in the fourth when Arenado homered to left. In the fifth inning, Marte singled to left, allowing Lawlar to score and tie the game at 2-2. Witt Jr. then hit a three-run home run to left center, scoring Collins and Jensen to give Kansas City a 5-2 lead.

Pitching Performance

Daniel Lynch IV pitched five innings, allowing four hits and two earned runs while issuing two walks and striking out three batters. Jose Cuas pitched one inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one. Anthony Gose pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no earned runs. Craig Kimbrel pitched one inning, allowing two hits and striking out one. Nate Pearson pitched one inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one. For Arizona, Zac Gallen pitched three and one-third innings, allowing four hits and one earned run with two walks and one strikeout. Derek Law pitched two-thirds of an inning without allowing hits, earned runs, or walks. Michael Soroka pitched four innings, allowing three hits and three earned runs with one walk and four strikeouts.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816875