Overview
- Kansas City, which trailed 6-0 early, won 11-9 when Thomas crushed a three-run homer in the 10th on Sunday with two outs.
- Rookie Jac Caglianone kept the game alive with a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth that erased a three-run deficit.
- Royals starter Seth Lugo, dominant to open 2026, gave up 14 hits and seven runs in 6 1/3 innings in a rare rough outing.
- Angels reliever Joey Lucchesi took the loss on the day he was recalled from Triple-A after the club designated former closer Jordan Romano for assignment.
- Severe weather pushed first pitch up by three hours and a one-hour, 29-minute rain delay in the seventh halted play with two Royals on base.