Kansas City Royals defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-2 in series finale

The Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 at Great American Ball Park to win the three‑game series. Michael Massey delivered a go‑ahead RBI single in the ninth, while Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Loftin each homered, with Loftin’s shot providing the final margin. Stephen Kolek worked seven strong innings for Kansas City, striking out eight, and Alex Lange recorded his first save of the season.

For the Reds, starter Chase Burns logged six innings with nine strikeouts but allowed two runs, and the team fell to 31‑30, remaining in last place in the NL Central. Blake Dunn’s two‑run homer tied the game in the fifth before the Royals pulled ahead in the later innings.