Lane Thomas's Grand Slam Propels Royals to 9-2 Victory

Lane Thomas opened the game with a first‑inning grand slam that put the Kansas City Royals ahead early. Pitcher Luinder Avila delivered a career‑high five innings, keeping the Cincinnati Reds at bay.

The Royals snapped a six‑game losing streak by defeating the Reds 9‑2. The victory came on Monday night and moved the team up the standings.

It marked a confidence‑boosting win for Kansas City heading into the next series.