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Royals Earn First Win of Season Over Braves
Lugo's strong outing on the mound and Jensen's homer power Kansas City to victory.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:30pm
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The Royals' first win of the season comes through a well-rounded team effort, with strong pitching and timely hitting proving the difference against the Braves.Atlanta TodayThe Kansas City Royals earned their first win of the 2026 MLB season, defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Sunday. Pitcher Seth Lugo threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings, while Carter Jensen hit a home run to lead the Royals' offense.
Why it matters
The Royals were looking to bounce back after a tough start to the season, while the Braves were hoping to continue their strong play. This win gives the Royals some much-needed momentum as they look to climb the standings in the American League.
The details
Lugo was dominant on the mound, holding the Braves scoreless through 6 1/3 innings. Offensively, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino each drove in a run with RBI singles, and Jensen's solo homer provided an insurance run for the Royals.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The players
Seth Lugo
The starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, who threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the win.
Carter Jensen
The Kansas City Royals outfielder who hit a solo home run in the game.
Bobby Witt Jr.
The Kansas City Royals infielder who drove in a run with an RBI single.
Vinnie Pasquantino
The Kansas City Royals first baseman who also drove in a run with an RBI single.
The takeaway
This win gives the Royals a much-needed boost as they look to turn their season around and climb the standings in the American League. The strong pitching performance from Lugo and the timely hitting from the offense were key factors in securing the victory.
