[1/42] Aug 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A fan in the stands watches the New York Mets take batting practice against the Kansas City Royals prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium.
Francisco Alvarez hit a leadoff two-run homer in the 10th off Carlos Hernandez (1-6) before the Royals stormed back against a trio of Mets relievers.
Bobby Witt Jr.'s leadoff double off Brooks Raley (0-2) scored automatic runner Maikel Garcia before Witt scored on Melendez's single.
Melendez worked a leadoff walk in the bottom of the inning and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly by Freddy Fermin.
Royals starter Zack Greinke allowed one run on four hits and no walks while striking out three over five innings.
Persons:
Denny, MJ Melendez, Francisco Alvarez, Carlos Hernandez, Bobby Witt Jr, Brooks Raley, Maikel Garcia, Witt, Dairon Blanco, Brett Baty, Grant Hartwig, Drew Waters, Hernandez, Josh Walker, Melendez, Cy Young, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Scott Barlow, Pete Alonso, Garcia, Blanco, Alvarez, Mark Vientos, Freddy Fermin, Zack Greinke, Jose Quintana
Organizations:
New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman, Royals, Mets, New York, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, The Royals, San Diego Padres, Thomson
Locations:
Kansas City , Missouri, USA, New