Bobby Witt Jr. gives Kansas City Royals the lead

Witt Jr. puts Kansas City in front.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

Bobby Witt Jr. puts the @Royals ahead! https://t.co/WFnPPzPvX9 Via @MLB on X

What happened: Bobby Witt Jr. put the Kansas City Royals ahead during their ongoing matchup against the New York Mets. The series between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets is tied 1-1.

Why it matters: The go-ahead play provides key offense for Kansas City. It continues a strong stretch for Bobby Witt Jr., who recently earned his first All-Star Game start.

By the numbers: Kansas City entered the matchup with a 38-55 record, scoring an average of 4.3 runs per game. The New York Mets entered at 39-54, allowing 4.8 runs per contest.

What to watch: The game remains in progress.

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