Consecutive Wins
9
First 9-game run since 2017
Run Differential
+27
51 RS / 24 RA
Team ERA in Streak
2.44
Starting Pitcher ERA: 2.15
Team OPS / BA
.814
Batting Avg: .289 (RISP .333)
9-Game Timeline & Box Scores
Game Retrospective & Box Score
GAME 9 OF 9 (CLINCHER)Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays
Aug 26, 2026 • Rogers Centre • Final Score
KC 5 - 3 TOR
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|
Winning Pitcher
Cole Ragans (W, 11-7)
Save / Close
Lucas Erceg (S, 14)
High-Leverage WPA
Nick Loftin (+.34 WPA)
Decisive Turning Point
Nick Loftin launched a 2-run go-ahead double in the 7th inning down the right-field line, sparking dugout celebration and cementing the Royals' 9th consecutive victory.
Interactive Diamond & Spray Chart
BALLPARK TELEMETRY
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Historical Royals Streak Benchmarks
FRANCHISE ARCHIVEComparing the 2026 9-game surge against Kansas City's most legendary historical runs:
CURRENT (2026)
9 Consecutive Wins
Run Margin: +27 (5.7 RPG)
Rotation ERA: 2.15
Team Batting: .289 BA / .814 OPS
Key Driver: Balanced Rotation + Loftin Surge
2017 STREAK
9 Consecutive Wins
Run Margin: +22 (5.1 RPG)
Rotation ERA: 2.88
Team Batting: .274 BA / .782 OPS