Rave's eighth-inning double delivers 9-7 win

A seven-run rally erased a 5-2 deficit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

John Rave clears 'em! https://t.co/gQawA2sBUz Via @Royals on X

What happened: John Rave cleared the bases with a three-run double to take the lead. Two ninth-inning runs cut the final margin to two.

Why it matters: The victory followed a three-run ninth-inning comeback one night earlier. Consecutive late rallies improved the club's record to 54-74.

By the numbers: The hit was Rave's fifth double of the season.

What to watch: Rave's role after his July 29 recall is the next roster point to watch.

Sources

@Royals 2026-08-20T04:30:47.754561+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

MLBRecapJohn Rave

Follow MLB Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportMLB

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →

Rave's eighth-inning double delivers 9-7 win

More on John Rave

Sources

More on John Rave