Royals tag Cristopher Sánchez for six runs in first inning

Kansas City erupts early against dominant starter.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 61 min read

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The Royals scored SIX runs off Cristopher Sánchez in the 1st inning 🤯 Sánchez came into today with a 2.00 ERA (via @ML

What happened: The Kansas City Royals tagged Philadelphia Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez for six runs in the first inning of Monday's contest. The massive early outburst established a commanding 6-1 lead for the home club.

Why it matters: Sánchez entered the outing boasting a stellar 2.00 ERA, making the immediate onslaught highly uncharacteristic. The surge shifted momentum in a matchup where the series currently stands tied 1-1.

By the numbers: Before taking the mound, the pitcher held the second-lowest earned run average in the majors. The Royals began the day carrying a 35-54 record while averaging 4.1 runs per contest.

What to watch: The game remains in progress. Philadelphia will need extensive work from its relief corps to

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Royals tag Cristopher Sánchez for six runs in first inning

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