The KC bullpen held its own. The Mets (55-41) scored three runs — including a Juan Soto two-run homer — and registered six hits. If there was any day to generate offense, the Royals needed it Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. felt the love from fans, who are putting together a special competition to end the first half.

Mark Vientos laced a go-ahead, three-run double in the eighth inning, Franciso Lindor added a three-run insurance homer in the ninth and the visiting New York Mets cooled off the Kansas City Royals with Friday night's 8-3 victory.

K ansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez is headed to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The top reliever will replace Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom on the American League roster. Estévez, 32, has shined in his first season with the Royals. He leads the AL with 25 saves and has posted a 2.03 ERA in 39 appearances.

The Mets star shortstop is in some decorated company as he continues to add to his Hall of fame caliber resume

Once viewed as a strength of the team, the New York Mets may need to consider adding starting pitching depth. Frankie Montas owns a 6.14 ERA in three starts since his return from the injured list, and the National League East club is without Griffin Canning,

The Kansas City Royals are 7-2 in July so far after slugging their way to a three-game series sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, July 9.