The Kansas City Royals secured a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on August 14, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The game was marked by a dramatic ninth-inning comeback by the Royals, culminating in a decisive two-run homer by outfielder Jac Caglianone.
The Angels initially took control, building a 6-3 lead by the seventh inning, thanks to a combination of timely hitting and solid pitching. However, the Royals began their rally in the eighth inning, narrowing the deficit to 6-5. In the top of the ninth, with a runner on base and two outs, Caglianone faced Angels reliever Drew Pomeranz. On a 2-2 count, Caglianone connected with a 92-mph fastball, sending it just inside the right-field foul pole for a two-run home run, giving the Royals a 7-6 lead.
The Royals' bullpen then held the Angels scoreless in the bottom of the ninth, securing the win. This victory improved the Royals' record to 46-62, while the Angels fell to 42-66. The game was also notable for a rain delay of one hour and 29 minutes, which occurred after the Royals' eighth-inning rally.
This win adds to the Royals' recent success against the Angels, having swept them in a three-game series earlier in the season. The two teams are set to continue their current series with games on August 15 and 16 at Angel Stadium.