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Seth Lugo Delivers Scoreless Outing as Royals Top Braves
Kansas City pitcher Seth Lugo shines in 4-1 win over Atlanta
Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:22pm
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Seth Lugo pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Carter Jensen hit a home run to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
Why it matters
The Royals' win over the defending World Series champion Braves showcases the team's pitching depth and offensive firepower as they look to compete in the AL Central division this season.
The details
Lugo, a former New York Mets pitcher, was dominant on the mound, limiting the Braves' high-powered lineup to just 4 hits over his 6 1/3 innings of work. Royals catcher Carter Jensen provided the offensive spark with a solo home run in the 5th inning.
- The game took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The players
Seth Lugo
A right-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals who previously played for the New York Mets.
Carter Jensen
A catcher for the Kansas City Royals who hit a solo home run in the game.
Atlanta Braves
The defending World Series champion baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Kansas City Royals
A Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri that competes in the American League Central division.
What they’re saying
“Seth was outstanding on the mound today. He really set the tone for us and allowed our offense to do its thing.”
— Mike Matheny, Manager, Kansas City Royals
The takeaway
The Royals' win over the defending champion Braves demonstrates their ability to compete with the top teams in baseball this season, thanks to a strong pitching performance from Seth Lugo and timely hitting from Carter Jensen.
